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THURSTON COUNTY, Wash. - A suspect is in custody after allegedly assaulting a Washington State Patrol trooper and leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit that shut down Interstate 5 on Tuesday night in Thurston County.
What we know:
The incident began when a trooper attempted to arrest a suspect on an outstanding warrant. According to the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office, a fight ensued, and the suspect assaulted the trooper before fleeing the scene in a vehicle.
The trooper pursued the vehicle and utilized a Pursuit Intervention Technique, or PIT maneuver, to stop the suspect, effectively closing the freeway. Officers from the Lacey Police Department and Thurston County deputies, including a K-9 unit, responded to assist.
While a passenger exited the vehicle voluntarily, the suspect ignored commands and barricaded himself inside. After the suspect attempted to restart the car, officers used a less-lethal launcher to break a window and deployed pepper balls into the cabin.
The suspect surrendered after about 15 seconds. A dog found inside the car was not hurt and appeared friendly, authorities said.
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