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Chainsaw-Wielding Man Resisted Arrest, Caught by Deputies

6/17/2025

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In a shocking incident in Pierce County, Washington, a 32-year-old man wielded a chainsaw while pursuing his father, leading to a dramatic police response. After fleeing into a pond, he resisted capture for over an hour until deputies skillfully lassoed him. He was then handcuffed and transported to a hospital for mental health care.

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Story summary

In a shocking incident in Pierce County, Washington, a 32-year-old man wielded a chainsaw while pursuing his father, leading to a dramatic police response. After fleeing into a pond, he resisted capture for over an hour until deputies skillfully lassoed him. He was then handcuffed and transported to a hospital for mental health care.