has issued a warning for thieves that are using stolen cars to smash into storefronts in his county. He says if you steal a car and smash it into a business, his office will come after you.
Those were strong words from Sanders after two local businesses were smashed into by thieves, using stolen cars. One is a marijuana shop, the other a pipe store. Frustrated with limitations from Washington's pursuit laws, Sanders contacted the prosecuting attorney, who analyzed the law and determined that deputies would be able to go after those criminals through a new interpretation of that law. Now crimes like this will be considered first degree burglary. Sanders says the new interpretation includes viewing the vehicles being used as "deadly weapons", putting the crime in a different category and making it a pursuable offense.