Shoreline, WA – A fugitive wanted on multiple charges was arrested Tuesday after briefly barricading himself inside a Shoreline-area residence, according to the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office.
According to the department, the Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF) located the individual near Shoreline. The suspect was wanted for Assault 3 after allegedly pulling a knife on a deputy before fleeing the scene in a vehicle.
Officials said the fugitive had also recently been found guilty of an Eluding charge and failed to appear for a scheduled sentencing hearing, prompting an active search.
Deputies reported that upon contact at the residence, the suspect initially barricaded himself inside. After a short standoff, the individual ultimately surrendered to law enforcement without incident. No injuries were reported.
The Sheriff’s Office has not released additional details about the case, including when the suspect is expected to appear in court. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities process the arrest and review the outstanding charges.
Residents in the area reported a brief but visible police presence Tuesday as the task force secured the scene.
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