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PIERCE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
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06/22/2026

Over the Weekend 6-22-26

#1 Double Motor Vehicle Fatality – Spanaway
On June 19th, around 8:30 pm, a Dodge Charger was traveling at a high rate of speed in the 400 block of Military Rd E, in Spanaway, when it attempted to avoid colliding with a man mowing his front lawn.
The vehicle attempted to correct itself and left the roadway, striking a tree and splitting the Charger in half. The 48-year-old male driver and a 37-year-old female back passenger were deceased on the scene. Another 53-year-old female front passenger was transported to a local hospital in life-threatening condition. There were numerous empty alcohol containers in the wreckage. It is believed alcohol was a factor in this collision.

#2 Man Attempts to Enter Apartments with Pants Down
This second call occurred on June 21st around 9:45 pm when multiple residents from an apartment complex at the 11000 block of Waller Rd E called to report a man was attempting to enter their apartments and exposing and touching himself with no pants on. Video surveillance shows the man attempting to enter an apartment completely exposed while a mother and her daughter were home. Probable cause was established for the man's arrest. The 32-year-old male was contacted at his apartment and arrested for multiple counts of indecent exposure.

#3 How Not to Avoid a DUI Arrest – Drive Right Up to Deputies
This last call occurred on June 20th around 2:00 am when deputies were investigating a commercial burglary at the 5700 block of 161ST St Ct. E on South Hill. A vehicle suddenly pulls up to them, and deputies investigate to see if it's related to the burglary. After speaking with the driver for a few seconds, the deputy spots a bottle of Vodka in the center console. The driver then opens the center console, and a gun is seen. This no longer is a burglary investigation and it turns into a DUI Investigation. The 28-year-old female was arrested for DUI, unlawful possession of a firearm, since she was a convicted felon, and obstruction.

06/21/2026

Major Incident 110th St S and Pacific Ave S, Parkland WA

On June 20th at 5:22 pm, a deputy attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle near the Alta Apartments off Steele St. S in Tacoma. The vehicle failed to yield and took off at a high rate of speed northbound on Steele St. S. The vehicle was forced to slow down, due to traffic, and deputies were able to deploy a tracker device and terminate the pursuit.

A few minutes later, the vehicle had stopped at 84th and Yakima Ave, and deputies attempted to make contact with the male suspect. The male jumped back into the vehicle and fled a second time, heading northbound and later onto Pacific Ave. S.

Deputies pursued the vehicle onto Pacific Ave. S where the suspect vehicle was reported wrecking out with another vehicle at 110th St. S and Pacific Ave. S at 5:29 pm. The male suspect fled on foot. A short foot pursuit led deputies towards SR 512, where the 22-year-old male suspect was taken into custody. A gun could be seen inside the suspect vehicle in plain view. The vehicle will be taken for a search warrant, and the suspect will also be processed for DUI.

One vehicle that was involved in the collision caught fire. Four occupants in the victim vehicle were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Two of the passengers in the victim's vehicle were children.

One deputy sustained a non-life-threatening injury and also had to be transported to a local hospital.

WSP and surrounding agencies are assisting with this very active scene. We ask that everyone avoid the area while deputies continue working on this investigation.

Silver Alert!The Pierce County Sheriff's Office is looking for Michael Percival, who suffers from dementia and left his ...
06/20/2026

Silver Alert!

The Pierce County Sheriff's Office is looking for Michael Percival, who suffers from dementia and left his home on foot at the 3000 block of 14th Ave NW in Gig Harbor around 6:00 pm on 6/19/26. He has been known to hitchhike and likely wants to go to Clallam County, where he is originally from. If you see Michael or have any information on his whereabouts, please call 911! We would like to get Michael back home safely.

06/19/2026

Think You Can Drive?

When you see a patrol vehicle responding with lights and sirens, what you don't see is the extensive training that prepares deputies for those critical moments.

In this exclusive bird's-eye-view, Deputy Cappetto takes you behind the scenes of Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) training, giving you a unique look at the skills deputies develop before they ever respond to a real emergency. From precision driving and emergency braking to navigating hazards and making split-second decisions, you'll see firsthand how deputies train for the unpredictable.

The goal isn't simply to get there fast, it's to get there safely.

Take a ride with Deputy Cappetto and see why training is the foundation of every safe and effective emergency response.

Please join us in congratulating Corrections Deputy Barraza-Flores and Corrections Deputy McCullough on their successful...
06/19/2026

Please join us in congratulating Corrections Deputy Barraza-Flores and Corrections Deputy McCullough on their successful graduation from the Corrections Officer Academy!

Their dedication, professionalism, and hard work have brought them to this important milestone. We would also like to recognize Corrections Deputy Barraza-Flores for earning 3rd Place Overall in the academy.

We are proud of both deputies and look forward to welcoming them home as they begin serving the residents of Pierce County. Congratulations on a job well done, and thank you for your commitment to our community!

Today we honor and celebrate Juneteenth. Juneteenth is a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. ...
06/19/2026

Today we honor and celebrate Juneteenth. Juneteenth is a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It's a day of reflection, a day of learning, and a day of respect for the struggle that led to this momentous event.

Our offices are closed, but our deputies are out working hard to keep your community safe.

Happy Juneteenth!

06/18/2026

Terrifying Call Ends With Rescue of 5-Month-Old

On June 16th at approximately 9:45 a.m., deputies responded to a domestic violence call after a victim reported she had been strangled by her boyfriend. The victim also reported that the suspect had taken their 5-month-old child and left in a vehicle with the infant sitting on his lap.

As deputies searched for the suspect, they learned he had allegedly made suicidal statements and driven away erratically with the baby unrestrained in the vehicle. Deputies developed probable cause for assault and kidnapping and began an extensive search for the vehicle.
More than an hour later, deputies located the vehicle in a neighborhood near the 8600 block of 224th St. E in Graham and conducted a felony traffic stop. Knowing an infant could be inside the vehicle, deputies approached the situation with extreme caution and carefully evaluated each decision as the incident unfolded.

The 27-year-old suspect complied with deputies' commands while holding the child. The infant was safely recovered and was not injured. The suspect was taken into custody and booked for Assault in the 4th Degree, Assault in the 2nd Degree, Kidnapping in the 1st Degree, Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangerment, and Felony Harassment with Threats to Kill.

This was an emotionally intense and high-risk situation for everyone involved. We are grateful for the professionalism, compassion, and restraint our deputies demonstrated while safely resolving the incident and ensuring the well-being of the child. Great work, deputies.

Checking in with the Sheriff - This Saturday!Sheriff Keith Swank invites all community members to have an opportunity to...
06/17/2026

Checking in with the Sheriff - This Saturday!

Sheriff Keith Swank invites all community members to have an opportunity to meet with him, ask questions, and learn about what’s going on in Pierce County. He is hosting monthly opportunities for the community to meet and talk with him at local libraries all over Pierce County. This Saturday, June 20th, 3-5pm at the Parkland/Spanaway Library Conference Room! Meet your sheriff or just come by to say hi!

06/16/2026

Over the Weekend 6-16-26

#1 Homemade Fireworks Ends with Explosion and Hospitalization
On June 13th around 3:00 pm, the Pierce County Sheriff's Hazardous Device Squad was requested to assist Lakewood PD and West Pierce Fire with an explosive call at the 6100 block of Steilacoom Blvd SW in Lakewood. The 47-year-old male suspect had been making explosive devices when one of his explosive compounds detonated. The suspect sustained serious life-altering injuries. A detached shed on the property sustained structural damage, and explosive materials were found throughout the debris. The Pierce County Hazardous Device Squad worked to make the scene safe and was then turned over to the Lakewood Police Department for the investigation.

#2 Blocking DUI and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
On June 15th at 12:43 am, deputies were dispatched to 104th St. E and Waller Rd for a vehicle that was blocking the roadway with a male passed out in the driver's seat. Deputies could see alcohol containers inside the vehicle and a gun lying at the feet of the driver. The driver was identified as someone who was not allowed to possess or have access to fi****ms. Deputies strategized a plan to make contact and arrest the male without gaining access to the firearm or fleeing in the vehicle. Several attempts to wake the driver were unsuccessful. The subject was eventually extracted from the vehicle and woken up. The 35-year-old male was taken into custody for DUI and unlawful possession of a firearm.

#3 Dog Bite
On June 13th at 7:05 pm, deputies were dispatched to assist Fire with an aggressive dog that had wandered into a backyard and bit a child and an adult at the 25300 block of 54th Ave. E in Graham. The dog was preventing the Firefighters from rendering aid by remaining on scene and keeping people from getting close. The Rottweiler was eventually contained in a backyard while waiting for animal control. The dog was later taken to the Humane Society on a three-day hold and deemed dangerous. No owner was located.

#4 Motor Vehicle Fatality
On June 13th around 4:00 am, deputies responded to a single motor vehicle collision in the 7800 block of 198th St. E in Graham. A small pickup truck was towing a fishing boat, and the driver appeared to have suffered from a medical emergency while on his way to go fishing when the vehicle left the roadway at 198th St E and collided with a camper trailer on a nearby property. The 63-year-old male driver was declared deceased. There was a single occupant living in the camper trailer at the time of the collision, and that person sustained minor injuries. There were no signs of braking prior to the collision.

06/12/2026

“No Contact” Means “No Contact”

On June 8 at 7:15 a.m., deputies were dispatched to a domestic violence protection order violation in progress. The victim reported her husband, who was prohibited from being at the residence, was outside yelling and attempting to force entry by attempting to break down the door and break windows. The suspect had also called and messaged the victim more than 100 times, repeatedly violating the no-contact order.

While deputies were speaking with the victim, the suspect arrived at the residence in his vehicle. Deputies attempted to contact him and take him into custody, but he fled at a high rate of speed. Deputies searched the area but were initially unable to locate him.

A short time later, another deputy spotted the suspect pulling onto 66th Ave. E in Spanaway. The suspect fled again, leading deputies on a lengthy pursuit that ended near the 13100 block of Kapowsin Highway East after deputies successfully used a Pursuit Intervention Technique (PIT).

The 28-year-old suspect was arrested and booked for felony violation of a no-contact order, felony burglary for attempting to break into the protected person's residence, interfering with the reporting of domestic violence, attempting to elude law enforcement, and resisting arrest.

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