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VIDEO: Pierce County man who allegedly vandalized his own neighborhood arrested

Nov 21, 2025, 5:08 PM | Updated: 5:09 pm

Pierce County deputies arrested a man who they said vandalized his own neighborhood.

Police said there were multiple incidents between November 13 and November 18 on Robin Road West in University Place. Damage was extensive.

“Parked vehicles were damaged, tires on at least five cars were slashed, porch lights were damaged, and mailboxes were rummaged through,” Pierce County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Carly Cappetto said.

Neighbors were terrorized and stayed inside their homes to protect their families’ safety.

“We’re safe inside. He can destroy all of our cars if he wants to, but at least we will be alive,” one neighbor said.

After multiple 911 calls over multiple days, police discovered the man was caught on home surveillance video. And they learned he lived right down the street.

Pierce County man arrested after brief standoff

An arrest warrant was issued, and after a brief standoff, the 48-year-old suspect was taken into custody. In his trash can, deputies found damaged property taken from yards he allegedly vandalized.

He was booked into the Pierce County Jail. Potential charges include malicious mischief in the first degree and theft in the first degree.

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