Man arrested after stealing Snohomish County, WA deputy vehicle
ARLINGTON, Wash. - A man was arrested in Snohomish County after stealing a deputy's patrol car during a family argument.
What we know:
The incident happened at a home on 71st Drive Northeast in Arlington, near the Arlington Municipal Airport.
According to the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office, the suspect crashed a truck and trailer into the garage of a family member's home, leading to a verbal argument between two parties.
When a deputy arrived and attempted to deescalate the argument, the suspect allegedly got in the deputy's patrol car and began driving down the driveway.
Two Arlington Police officers pinned the patrol car as it was leaving, and the suspect was taken into custody, deputies said.
The sheriff's office says no one was injured in the incident, and the patrol car sustained minor scratches.
The suspect was also apparently wanted for an earlier hit-and-run in Arlington. His charges are unknown at this time.
The Source: Information in this story is from the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office.
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