ATTEMPTED VEHICLE ASSAULT/ELUDING: An officer on speed patrol April 17 pulled over a car in the 8300 block of Old Buckley Highway for speeding. The driver refused to provide identification, demanding to see the officer’s. The officer replied that he had identified himself and that the driver was required by law to show him a driver’s license. The driver replied that he did not. The officer then requested backup because he believed he was dealing with a “constitutionalist.” The officer again asked for identification and the driver said he would not provide any information until the officer proved he was a police officer. The officer responded that he was in uniform and in a marked police vehicle and that he would arrest the driver for obstructing if he refused to provide ID. The driver again refused and began to dial his cell phone at which time the officer announced he was under arrest and asked him to step from the vehicle. The driver did not move so the officer opened the driver’s door and again asked him to step from the vehicle. The driver again did not move and the officer grabbed the driver’s arm and tried to remove him from the vehicle, at which point the driver started fighting. The officer grabbed the driver by his neck and called for the backup officer to get out his Taser. The driver then put the car in gear and started to accelerate, dragging the officer with him. The officer was able to free his arm and the backup officer helped pull him a safe distance from the vehicle as the defendant sped off, fishtailing and spinning his tires as he went. The second officer ran to his patrol car and gave chase onto Locust Avenue where there was traffic, forcing the suspect vehicle to slow down before turning into his driveway. The officer then yelled for the suspect to get on the ground. The suspect turned his back on the officer and the officer grabbed the suspect’s shoulder and swung him toward the ground. Both the officer and the suspect landed on the ground with the suspect on his stomach. The officer got on the suspect’s back and waited until backup arrived on the scene, at which time the suspect was placed under arrest and read his rights. Police called for a tow truck to impound the vehicle. The suspect was transported to Pierce County jail and booked for eluding, vehicular assault and assault in the the third degree.

BURGLARY: Police on April 16 were dispatched to the 20100 block of Church Lake Drive for a report of a burglary. The resident arrived home from work and noticed a jewelry box had been taken from her dresser. A laptop computer was also missing. There was no sign of forced entry, but the residence was locked when the homeowner arrived. Police are investigating.