Staff Reports
Late Sunday night in Pierce County, deputies from the Foothills Detachment tracked a stolen box truck that refused to yield to a lawful traffic stop, sparking a dangerous pursuit through the Bonney Lake area on October 12, 2025. The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office released dashcam footage of the incident, showing deputies repeatedly trying to stop the vehicle until they were finally able to bring it under control.
Deputies attempted several PIT maneuvers to end the flight, and on the third try they successfully forced the box truck off the road and into a wooded area, where it came to rest on its side. The dashcam video makes clear that deputies were methodical and focused on a safe end to a reckless chase, protecting the public from a stolen vehicle driven by people who chose to run rather than obey the law.
After the crash, smoke began to pour from the cab and deputies found both male occupants trapped inside, a reminder that dangerous pursuits can quickly turn into life-or-death scenes for everyone involved. Deputies broke through the windshield to create an escape route and pulled both suspects to safety before fire crews arrived, an action that displayed courage and quick thinking instead of bureaucratic hesitation.
Authorities identified the driver as a 42-year-old man and the passenger as a 38-year-old man; both were treated for non-life-threatening injuries and the driver was later booked on charges including possession of stolen property, attempting to elude law enforcement, and assault on officers. The scene underscores the costs borne by taxpayers and first responders when thieves and scofflaws decide to victimize our communities.
This is exactly the kind of moment when the gut instinct of everyday Americans—to back the blue and demand consequences—makes sense. Our deputies did their duty under pressure, and they deserve the full support of the community and elected leaders instead of second-guessing from armchairs in City Hall who too often prioritize leniency over public safety.
If we want fewer stolen trucks and fewer midnight chases, we need policies that punish repeat offenders, fund law enforcement, and stop rewarding criminal behavior with an easy ride back onto the streets. Hardworking families deserve to sleep peacefully without worrying about criminals treating our roads like escape routes, and we should be proud of the deputies who put themselves in harm’s way to make our neighborhoods safer.
