We are excited to announce the release of our department’s new, custom smartphone application. The app will serve as an innovative way for us to connect with residents, businesses, and visitors, providing information quickly and efficiently to anyone with a smartphone. The app was developed by TheSheriffApp.com, which specializes in mobile app development for law […]
Towing Vehicles from Street Racing Activity
Did you know, RCW 46.55.113 (2)(l) Provides Law Enforcement Authorization to tow: Whenever the driver of a vehicle is arrested for illegal racing conduct in violation of RCW 46.61.500 or 46.61.530 or a comparable municipal ordinance. What does this mean? If you are being cited for reckless driving or racing of vehicles on highways your vehicle can be towed. […]
What is Reckless Driving?
RCW 46.61.500 Reckless Driving (1) Any person who drives a vehicle in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property is guilty of reckless driving. Reckless driving is a gross misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to 364 days and by a fine of not more than $5,000. Remember RCW46.61.530 also specifies anyone […]
Friday Ride #4
This Friday Ride features a special addition with Sgt. Darren Moss and Deputy Carly Cappetto joining in on the action. Our warmer weather is upon us and Sgt. Moss came prepared with his sunscreen. A few of the highlights include unwanted persons, community contacts, trespassing subject that ends in foot pursuit, traffic stops and welfare […]
K9 Eddie’s Catch
On June 24th at approximately 5:56pm, Deputies were dispatched to a commercial burglary in progress inside the lot of Lucky Transport in Parkland. Deputies were advised a male subject was inside the business’s secured lot grabbing items out of a vehicle. At one point, the business owner had the suspect at gun point, but the suspect jumped a […]
Aiding or Abetting in Street Racing Activity
As part of the new legislation a new RCW has been added to deter street racing in our state. RCW 46.64.048 Attempting, aiding, abetting, coercing, committing violations, punishable. Every person who commits, attempts to commit, conspires to commit, or aids or abets in the commission of any act declared by this title to be a […]
SWAT and SAR Training
Recently our Search and Rescue Team had the opportunity to train our SWAT Team on some high angle rope skills. They had a specific incident which sparked this training so the next time we have a bad guy stuck on a hill SWAT can take the lead to go get him! At the end of […]
New Street Racer Laws
The WA State Legislature passed new laws on reckless driving or “street racing” which will aid law enforcement in deterring unsafe behavior on our roadways. RCW 46.61.530 Racing of Vehicles on Highways-Reckless Driving has been updated to include reckless driving on any “off-street facility” It also states Any person or persons who willfully compare or […]
Tacoma/Pierce County Crime Stoppers MOST WANTED
We need your help to catch these criminals. Crime Stoppers wants to spread the word to help solve these cases from the Tacoma and Pierce County Areas. Watch to see if you recognize any of these suspects. Also watch some of the captures made thanks to the program. Including body camera footage of the arrest […]