Tacoma, Washington – A 34-year-old man was arrested in Pierce County after allegedly driving through a middle school crosswalk during student dismissal, prompting a law enforcement response.
According to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred around 2 p.m. on Feb. 10 as students were being dismissed. School surveillance video allegedly shows the driver disregarding a crossing guard’s commands to stop while a student was attempting to cross.
Deputies said the vehicle continued through the crosswalk while the crossing guard was present. Authorities reviewed surveillance footage and, on Feb. 11, established probable cause to arrest the driver for reckless driving.
Investigators identified the man as a 34-year-old whose license was reportedly suspended. Deputies located him parked in the school’s bus loop and attempted to take him into custody.
According to the sheriff’s office, the man allegedly refused to exit the vehicle despite multiple commands. A deputy ultimately broke a window to remove him from the car. He was booked into the Pierce County Jail on charges of reckless driving, driving while license suspended in the second degree, and resisting arrest.
No injuries were reported.
The sheriff’s office noted that while waiting for students at dismissal can be frustrating, crossing guards and school staff work to ensure children return home safely.
The case may be particularly relevant to student drivers and young commuters who share roadways during school dismissal hours.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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