Violent Kidnapping Ends with Arrest

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  A violent kidnapping occurred on July 27 at approximately 11:00 p.m.“On July 27, around 11:00 p.m., multiple witnesses called 911 after seeing a horrific assault unfold in the area of 136th St. S and Pacific Ave. S. They reported a man violently attacking a woman, tearing her clothing, and forcing her into a vehicle before fleeing the area.”
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  The kidnapping occurred in the area of 136th Street South and Pacific Avenue in Tacoma“On July 27, around 11:00 p.m., multiple witnesses called 911 after seeing a horrific assault unfold in the area of 136th St. S and Pacific Ave. S.”
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  The incident was reported to Pierce County Sheriff's Office recordsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Multiple witnesses reported the incident to 911“On July 27, around 11:00 p.m., multiple witnesses called 911 after seeing a horrific assault unfold in the area of 136th St. S and Pacific Ave. S.”
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  The Pierce County Sheriff's Office reported the arrest of a suspect in connection with the incident“The 40-year-old suspect was booked into the Pierce County Jail on charges of Kidnapping and Assault.”
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  The source material does not provide additional details about the suspectNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The source material does not provide additional details about the victim“Deputies responded immediately to the reported kidnapping, but when they arrived, the suspect’s vehicle had already left the scene, and deputies quickly began gathering information to locate the victim. A short time later, deputies located the suspect vehicle in a neighborhood nearby. The suspect had fled, but the victim was found nearby and safely rescued. Fire personnel responded to provide medical care to the victim before transporting her to a local hospital for treatment.”
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  The source material does not provide additional details about the nature of the assault“Deputies responded immediately to the reported kidnapping, but when they arrived, the suspect’s vehicle had already left the scene, and deputies quickly began gathering information to locate the victim. A short time later, deputies located the suspect vehicle in a neighborhood nearby. The suspect had fled, but the victim was found nearby and safely rescued. Fire personnel responded to provide medical care to the victim before transporting her to a local hospital for treatment. Deputies and K9 conducted an extensive search for the suspect that night, but he was not located. Because of the violent nature of the crime, our Domestic Violence Unit immediately took over the investigation.”
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  The incident is categorized under public safetyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Residents are advised to remain vigilant in their neighborhoodsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.