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Police K-9 ends 40-minute standoff with impaired driver in Washington
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Key Points:
- A suspected impaired driver in Washington was taken into custody after a 40-minute standoff during which police deployed a K-9 through the driver's side window, as shown in newly released body camera footage.
- The incident began when police received reports of the driver inhaling from compressed air cans while passed out behind the wheel and refusing to stop during a traffic stop attempt.
- The driver’s dangerous behavior during the pursuit, including striking a curb and nearly driving into a yard, led officers to use a Grappler device to stop the vehicle.
- Despite repeated commands and attempts using less-lethal options like pepper balls, the driver continued to refuse surrender and inhale from cans until the K-9 was deployed.
- The suspect, Brandon Wells, was arrested and booked on multiple charges including attempting to elude police, driving under the influence, reckless driving, and resisting arrest.
