Chase for Stolen Car in Kent Leads to Arrest of Tacoma Men and Women on Warrants – KIRO 7 News Seattle

Kent police arrested two Tacoma residents after a stolen car chase ended with a PIT maneuver and a foot chase over the holiday weekend, according to the Kent Police Department.

Officer Campbell spotted the stolen Hyundai Sonata taken in Tukwila on October 28 while patrolling Kent Des Moines Road.

With the assistance of Officer Steiner, Campbell confirmed that the vehicle was stolen and attempted to stop it as it traveled westbound on Reith Road. However, the driver decided to drive away, leading to a short chase.

The officers requested spike strips but instead safely performed a PIT maneuver. The maneuver spun the vehicle around and officers quickly locked it in to prevent escape.

The two suspects, a 40-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman, both from Tacoma, then fled in different directions.

Officer Campbell apprehended the female suspect as she attempted to run uphill while Officer Steiner pursued the male suspect, who fled toward nearby residences.

A homeowner confronted the male suspect on his property and yelled at him.

Accompanying officers, including Officer Quidachay and Officer C. Clark, arrested the man without incident. Despite minor injuries sustained while running, medical staff deemed him fit for combat.

He later claimed he had taken drugs to avoid prison time, but hospital staff found he was fine.

Inside the stolen vehicle, Officer Stanfill discovered prescription medications, a passport and mail from other people. These items were returned to their rightful owners after being documented as evidence.

The male suspect was booked into jail on charges of possession of a stolen vehicle, fleeing police, obstruction, driving with a revoked license and multiple warrants, including one out of King County for possession of a stolen vehicle. The female suspect, who had a bond out of Lakewood for second-degree assault, was taken to SCORE Jail.

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