A Washington police officer relied on quick thinking and unexpected community support to help capture a suspect who tried to flee on a bicycle, according to body camera footage released by authorities.
The incident occurred Jan. 31 in Lynnwood, where Officer John Merica left his patrol vehicle and began chasing a suspect on foot. The individual, who was wanted on more than $30,000 in active warrants, was able to gain distance while riding away on a bicycle.
As the pursuit continued down a city street, a local resident driving a blue Ford pickup truck stopped nearby and motioned for the officer to climb aboard. Merica jumped onto the tailgate, using the moving truck to keep pace with the suspect and maintain visual contact during the chase…