Hit-and-run suspect detained after appearing intoxicated
TrafficA vehicle hit another vehicle and left. The victim followed the suspected white Chevrolet to locate it. A male suspect, about 30–35 years old, was on foot and appearing intoxicated and stumbling. He told bystanders he was carrying a concealed weapon. Officers located and detained one person near Yakima Avenue and 23rd Street.
Audio|Source: Tacoma Police Dispatch - North
02:39
Transcript:
and 321 for a hit run[1]. On 6th. 321. On 23rd, the reporting party pulled over here, followed a vehicle that hit hers, white Chevy, silver auto, (name withheld) (number withheld). Reporting party still following the driver around now. Update: vehicle was stopped on Yakima. The reporting party stopped following. Suspect is a male, 30 to 35, 5'10", 200 lbs, dark hair, white shirt, khaki pants, currently on foot. The other driver appears intoxicated. Last update: it's actually west on 23rd from (name withheld). The reporting party is now back. The person is still stumbling and walking around and advised he is carrying a concealed weapon but it has not been used. Police confirm the suspect is southbound on Yakima between 23rd and 25th. Now with them south of 23rd, in between 23rd and 25th on Yakima. (name withheld). Get background. Confirming? (name withheld) traffic possibly struggling with one at Yakima on 21st. Negative, we're not struggling. We've got one detained. Copy one detain.
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hit run: Hit and Run
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Location mentioned:
S Yakima Ave & S 23rd St, Tacoma, WA 98405
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