Over The Weekend November 9, 2026

#1 Armed Homeowner Stops Residential Burglary On November 8, 2026, around 8:00 p.m., deputies responded to a Parkland-area neighborhood after reports of an unwanted male jumping fences and entering residents’ yards. When deputies arrived, they heard a homeowner yelling that the male was inside his house. The homeowner had armed himself after discovering the unknown man in his kitchen. As deputies arrived, the homeowner was able to force the suspect out of the residence. The 40-year-old suspect was taken into custody and booked into the Pierce County Jail for Residential Burglary and Making False Statements to Police. #2 DUI Suspect Drives Onto Railroad Tracks On November 8, around 3:00 a.m., deputies responded to the 3800 block of 192nd St. E in the Graham area after a report of a vehicle that had driven onto the railroad tracks and got stuck. The deputy recognized the 32-year-old driver from an earlier interaction that same night but noticed signs of impairment during this encounter. Even more concerning, approximately 30 minutes earlier, the same driver had driven through an active major collision scene that had been blocked off while firefighters and deputies provided medical aid to those involved. The driver was arrested for DUI, driving with a suspended license, and outstanding warrants. Thankfully, this incident didn't result in another collision or anyone getting hurt. Railroad tracks are definitely not a shortcut, and impaired driving puts everyone on the road at risk. #3 Helicopter Crashes in Orting Areas On November 7, 2026, around noon, deputies responded to a helicopter crash in the Orting area. Deputies learned the pilot had experienced engine failure, causing the helicopter to fall approximately 40 feet to the ground. The pilot was very lucky in this case and was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The aircraft was later towed from the scene.