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Chainsaw thrown at cops from speeding truck during high speed chase | News
Police say a passenger threw a chainsaw out of a car window at pursuing officers during a late-night chase in Pierce County, Washington.
Pierce County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) said a caller reported her vehicle was stolen from an apartment complex in Parkland on 19 April.
An officer reported that he saw the vehicle attempting to leave the area. An attempted traffic stop then led to a pursuit.
A passenger then threw out a chainsaw and other rope-type items out of a window in an attempt to disable or crash the police vehicles behind them, PCSO officials said. Officers later apprehended the passenger and driver.
The 31-year-old passenger will be charged with possessing motor vehicle theft tools, eluding, and assault 1st degree towards the deputies due to throwing the chainsaw and ropes gear out the window to potentially disable or crash the deputies’ vehicles.
The 28-year-old driver was booked for felony eluding and theft of a motor vehicle.
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