A domestic-violence call in Tacoma turned into a brief roadway standoff last Wednesday, ending with the arrest of a 42-year-old man who deputies say fled in a vehicle and then fought efforts to take him into custody.
In a video update, the Pierce County Sheriff's Office said deputies tracked the suspect vehicle to the 4300 block of McKinley. A deputy tried to pull the car over, and at one point the patrol vehicle pinned the suspect's car against a curb. According to the agency, the driver slipped away a second time before a Tacoma Police officer moved in and helped trap the vehicle. When the man refused to get out, officers pulled him from the car and arrested him.
Charges, booking and what was alleged
The sheriff's office said the 42-year-old was booked into the Pierce County Jail on counts that include attempting to elude, resisting arrest, fourth-degree assault, felony harassment and possession of a controlled substance. The video post stated that "probable cause existed for felony harassment and assault" and that the suspect "threatened to return and kill the victim," according to the Pierce County Sheriff's Office. Pierce County's detention pages list the main county jail facility in downtown Tacoma as the intake location where arrests are processed.
Legal next steps
Felony allegations such as harassment and assault are handled in Pierce County Superior Court, where the Pierce County Prosecutor's Office reviews cases for formal charges and possible filing. Victim-witness coordinators with the prosecutor's office typically connect with investigators and survivors as cases move through the court system.
Resources for survivors
If you or someone you know needs help, the Crystal Judson Family Justice Center operates a helpline at 253-798-4166 and offers advocacy and safety planning. Pierce County's domestic-violence resources list shelters, hotlines and other services. In an emergency, call 911.
