A man was arrested after a high-speed chase ended in a crash that ejected a dog; both dogs were found unharmed.

A 39-year-old man was arrested in Pierce County on January 10, 2026, after a high-speed chase ended in a crash, during which a dog was ejected from the vehicle and fled. He faced multiple charges including eluding with endangerment, DUI, driving with a suspended license, drug possession, and animal cruelty. The 28-year-old female passenger, who owned both dogs, was released without charges. Both dogs were found unharmed and returned to her. The vehicle was seized following a search warrant.