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Suspect Steals Patrol Car, Drags Officer on Christmas Day

12/26/2025

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A suspect is in custody after stealing a Washington State Patrol vehicle in Seattle on Christmas Day.
A Washington State Patrol lieutenant responded to a report of a pedestrian on the freeway near Northgate.
The suspect pushed the lieutenant down.
The suspect fled in the patrol vehicle, prompting a pursuit by troopers until it stopped on southbound Interstate 5 in Lynnwood, with the Seattle Police Department assisting.
Video footage shows the suspect dragging the lieutenant from the car, and the incident blocked traffic with no injuries.

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Story summary

A suspect is in custody after stealing a Washington State Patrol vehicle in Seattle on Christmas Day.
A Washington State Patrol lieutenant responded to a report of a pedestrian on the freeway near Northgate.
The suspect pushed the lieutenant down.
The suspect fled in the patrol vehicle, prompting a pursuit by troopers until it stopped on southbound Interstate 5 in Lynnwood, with the Seattle Police Department assisting.
Video footage shows the suspect dragging the lieutenant from the car, and the incident blocked traffic with no injuries.