Video shows suspect stealing trooper’s car on I-5

A suspect in Seattle pulled a trooper from her patrol car and stole the vehicle on Christmas Day, leading to a pursuit involving multiple agencies. The suspect, Alexander Eugene Smith, was arrested and faces charges including felony eluding and assault on a law enforcement officer. Authorities suspect impairment and are awaiting toxicology results. The lieutenant sustained minor injuries, but no serious injuries were reported among the public.

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