A high-speed police chase in Pierce County, Washington, turned dangerous when a suspect allegedly threw a chainsaw and ropes at deputies who were pursuing a stolen vehicle, according to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office. The dramatic incident was captured on a deputy’s dash camera as the chase unfolded near the Parkland area.
The ordeal began around 11:50 p.m. when a woman reported her truck had been stolen from an apartment complex in Parkland. Deputies quickly spotted the stolen vehicle and attempted a traffic stop, but the two male suspects inside did not pull over, leading to a pursuit onto Interstate 5 south, as reported by the sheriff’s office.
During the chase, authorities say the passenger hurled a chainsaw and other rope-type items out the window in what deputies described as an attempt to disable or crash the police vehicles behind them. The chase ended when the suspects exited I-5 at the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Logistics Gate, where their vehicle became stuck. Both men then fled the scene on foot.
Deputies used a K-9 unit to track down the 31-year-old passenger, who was taken to a hospital for treatment of a dog bite and is expected to face charges including possessing motor vehicle theft tools, eluding, and first-degree assault for the act of throwing the chainsaw and ropes at officers, according to the sheriff’s office. The 28-year-old driver was soon found by Joint Base Lewis-McChord military police and booked on charges of felony eluding and theft of a motor vehicle.
Authorities emphasized the unusual and hazardous nature of the chase, noting the quick response and teamwork between local deputies and military police. The investigation is ongoing, and both suspects remain in custody as charges are processed.
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