High-Speed Police Chase Ends in Arrest

A high-speed chase ensued after a pickup truck, allegedly carjacked in British Columbia, sped through the Peace Arch border crossing into the U.S. at approximately 1:15 p.m. on Thursday. The incident began when a driver, armed with a machete, almost struck a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer at the crossing. Multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Washington State Patrol and Whatcom County Sheriff's Office, joined the pursuit, which involved failed attempts to stop the vehicle using spike strips. Eventually, the chase concluded when the truck collided with a barricade in Bow, WA, where the driver surrendered after a brief standoff. The suspect was arrested for felony eluding, and a machete was discovered inside the stolen vehicle. This incident highlights the cross-border challenges faced by law enforcement when dealing with violent crimes.