Armed Suspect Arrested After Standoff in Port Ludlow

Traffic stop turns into armed standoff in Port Ludlow

A man was arrested after a car chase attempting to evade police led to a standoff in Port Ludlow, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. A sergeant with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office attmepted to conduct a traffic stop after spotting a vehicle traveling more than the posted speed limit on Oct. 19. The driver ignored the traffic stop, speeding off and iignoring police until he reached his driveway. “Commands were given to the dr…

Armed suspect arrested after standoff in Port Ludlow

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says that it arrested a suspect after a car chase and a tense standoff in Port Ludlow.

Armed Port Ludlow Man Arrested After Multi-Agency Response Sunday

PORT LUDLOW — A Port Ludlow man is in custody after a tense standoff Sunday that drew law enforcement from across the North Olympic Peninsula. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says a sergeant tried to pull over a speeding driver, but the man didn’t stop until he reached his home. When deputies tried to arrest him, he resisted and ran inside. Pepper spray was used but had little effect. A short time later, neighbors called 9-1-1 to report th…