Everett, WA – A dramatic pursuit in Snohomish County last week ended when deputies pulled a suspect from a river following an attempted trailer theft, according to the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies say the incident began Thursday when two suspects allegedly tried to steal a trailer before fleeing from law enforcement. The pursuit led officers and K-9 units to a nearby river after the suspects abandoned their vehicle and ran on foot.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, body camera footage from Master Patrol Deputy Uhrich and Deputy Mattson shows deputies detaining one suspect who had jumped into the river and floated downstream before being safely taken into custody on the opposite bank. Uhrich is seen in the video holding a 40mm pepper ball launcher while making contact with the suspect, who is reportedly known to law enforcement.
The suspect was taken to a local hospital to be evaluated for possible hypothermia before being booked into the Snohomish County Jail. No deputies were injured during the incident.
Sheriff officials commended the coordinated work of patrol deputies and K-9 teams involved in the pursuit.
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