In 1980, Martin Malcolm had been charged and convicted of stabbing and killing his wife, who was the mother to his child, and assaulting (stabbed) two of the wife’s friends during the same incident. Martin served 12 years prison time and was released in 1992. The Klungness family were introduced to Martin through their church […]
Breakfast with the Sheriff
Sheriff Keith Swank will be having breakfast at Kelley’s Kafe in Spanaway on Saturday, March 22, from 7-9am for “Breakfast with the Sheriff”. Here is your opportunity to meet him. All are invited to come say hi! The post Breakfast with the Sheriff first appeared on Pierce County Sheriff’s Office Blotter.
Video: “I’m Sorry” Pursuit
On March 6th, just past midnight, our graveyard deputies were patrolling Canyon Road when they observed a white sedan driving at a high rate of speed. What would have been a civil speeding infraction turned into much more. Watch as our deputies successfully stop this high-speed vehicle and take the driver into custody. An interesting […]
Canyon Road Emphasis February Stats
You asked, we produced. The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office wants our roads to be safe as much as you do. We have received many public comments that Canyon Road has improved. Canyon Road will continue to be a priority. Here are some statistics from the month of February. 1,090 total infractions were issued, 686 speeding […]
Carjacking Suspects Caught; 4 Deputies Injured
On February 22, at 10:36am, deputies responded to an attempted carjacking and armed robbery at the 16600 block of Pacific Ave. A male victim reported the suspect fled in a black sedan heading northbound on Pacific Ave. Deputies located the suspect vehicle and a short pursuit was initiated. A PIT was performed at the 15500 blk […]
Canyon Road Crackdown Round 2
We’re back! But this time Deputy Cappetto takes us on an early morning ride-along, during the Canyon Road Emphasis, to see firsthand what the deputies are dealing with. Within a few minutes, it wasn’t hard to get traffic stops for excessive speeds and semi’s running red lights. 128 traffic infractions were handed out JUST ON TUESDAY, […]
U-Haul Thief Caught After Hit-and-Run
On February 5 around 1:00pm officers were dispatched to the 14000 block of Pacific Avenue South for a hit and run collision involving a U-Haul box truck and small sedan. The female driver of the U-Haul fled the scene on foot and the U-Haul had been confirmed stolen. Shortly after, another call came in stating there were 5 males who witnessed the crash and followed the […]
Canyon Road Crackdown
I’m sure you’ve heard many names for Canyon Road, such as “Canyon Road Speedway” or “Death Trap Canyon Road.” We receive high call volumes of complaints for dangerous driving on Canyon Road on a regular basis, and these dangerous habits need to stop. The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office has teamed up with surrounding agencies to […]
Friday Ride #9
Deputy Cappetto takes us around the county to check out some 911 calls on an icy morning. Watch as deputies handle a domestic violence call and make an arrest before the victim could be harmed again. We checked on some mail theft, which has high call volumes this month due to tax season, as well […]