Convicted felon arrested after speeding stop in Thurston County, WA
THURSTON COUNTY, Wash. - The Thurston County sheriff arrested a convicted felon who was stopped after speeding more than 80 mph in a 35-mph zone.
(Thurston County Sheriff's Office)
Sheriff Derek Sanders shared the incident on his Facebook page at around 1:43 a.m. Tuesday, saying he pulled the driver over on Sleater-Kinney Road Northeast and discovered the driver’s license was suspended. The driver also didn’t have an ignition interlock device, despite a pre-trial order requiring one.
Sheriff Sanders said he also discovered a firearm in the vehicle. After learning the driver was a convicted felon, a search warrant was obtained and the gun was seized.
(Thurston County Sheriff's Office)
What they're saying:
"Because the driver didn’t run, fight, or shoot, I let them smoke a cigarette before transporting them to the TCSO Jail where they were booked for reckless driving, DWLS 3rd, operating a vehicle with no ignition interlock, and unlawful possession of a firearm 2nd degree."
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
The Source: Information in this story comes from Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders' Facebook page.
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