KENT, Wash. — Newly released police dash and body camera video shows the moment Tukwila Police took down a suspected car thief who’s accused of attacking a Bellevue Police officer.
Bellevue Police say the suspect was breaking into a car dealership Saturday morning. When police arrived, he tried to take off in a car.
When a female officer tried pulling him out of the vehicle, he started choking her, according to police.
He then took off in a stolen car but didn’t get far before he crashed.
That’s when he jumped into a running police cruiser.
Fortunately, Tukwila officers eventually spotted the patrol car in Kent. They threw down spike strips and did a PIT maneuver to stop the driver.
When he got out of the car and ran, he was tackled and arrested after a short chase.
The man is now in jail on $250,000 bail.
The officer who was choked recovering at home and is expected to be OK.
Police say the 22-year-old suspect is facing several charges: Burglary, assault, motor vehicle theft, eluding, hit and run, obstruction, driving with a suspended license, and DUI.
He could be charged as early as Wednesday.
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