Man allegedly assaults woman with mug while children in car

Pierce County Sheriff’s Office PIO Ed Troyer doesn’t usually go on The Ron and Don Show to talk about Most Wanted cases. But Troyer said the department really needs the public’s help in a manhunt of Matthew Weaver that started on Aug. 31.

On Aug. 17, Matthew Weaver, the mother of his children, and their three young kids were traveling in a car when Weaver became enraged, according to the sheriff’s department. Weaver reportedly displayed a gun and fired multiple shots through the car windows and the roof of their car while it was moving. Weaver allegedly grabbed the victim’s hair and hit her face with a coffee mug, causing the victim to drive off the road and crash. The children, ages 2, 4, and 9, were in the vehicle throughout the assault.

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Matthew Weaver fled on foot and was arrested with the assistance of Sheriff’s K9 units. Weaver was transported to an area hospital for treatment of his wounds but fled the hospital on Aug. 31. His whereabouts are unknown.

“He is out there with dog bites we believe that are not treated and on the run,” Troyer said. “He has an extensive criminal background so he’s making his living and making his way around making other people victims. So we’d like to get him picked up as soon as possible.”

A felony warrant has been issued for Weaver’s arrest for assault in the 2nd degree, unlawful possession of a firearm in the 2nd degree, resisting arrest, two counts of felony domestic violence court order violation order, and three counts of reckless endangerment.

Weaver is 37 and described as 5-foot-9, 145 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.He is known to frequent the city’s of Fircrest and Parkland. He is believed to be armed and dangerous. There is a $1,000 reward for his arrest.Tips are to be called into Crime Stoppers of Tacoma-Pierce County at 1-800-222-TIPS.

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