Pierce County experienced a hectic weekend, with deputies responded to a variety of incidents, including a stolen truck, a DUI, and a drive-by shooting. They also encountered a reckless driver speeding at an alarming 98 mph. Despite the range of criminal activities, one notable observation was the lack of high-speed chases following traffic offenses, as detailed in a recent blotter report from the Sheriff's Department.
According to the Pierce County Sheriff's Department blotter update, "In all the traffic offenses we covered, these drivers did not flee." This statement signals a shift from the typical outcome of such incidents, where suspects would often flee, leading to high-risk chases. The blotter attributes this change to recent policy adjustments that now permit deputies to pursue fleeing suspects. These new guidelines appear to be making suspects reconsider turning a traffic stop into a high-speed pursuit.
This shift is seen as a positive development for the Sheriff's Department, which previously had no choice but to let suspects drive away due to state laws restricting chases.
