A pursuit in Sumner early Sunday on Oct. 14 led to the arrest of a suspect with multiple outstanding warrants after deputies located him in a stolen vehicle, according to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department.
The incident began around 12:11 a.m. when a deputy spotted the stolen car near 8900 Riverside Drive and attempted a traffic stop. The driver, however, sped away, initiating a brief pursuit.
The chase ended quickly at 74th Street East and 166th Avenue East when the suspect abandoned the vehicle and ran away, leaving a female passenger behind.
As the suspect ran, deputies cautioned him against reaching into his pockets, but he continued to do so.
Eventually, the suspect stopped at the far end of a nearby field, where he surrendered, saying he had swallowed some pills.
Once taken into custody, the suspect began showing signs of a possible overdose.
Deputies administered Narcan, positioned him in a recovery position, and awaited assistance from the fire department.
Despite the Narcan treatment, the suspect remained aggressive and uncooperative with first responders, claiming he had no warrants.