Suspect In Deputy's Murder To Be Held Until Thursday

LAKEWOOD, WA - A 52-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday for allegedly driving two men to a Frederickson home where they were confronted by Pierce County deputy Daniel McCartney. The News Tribune reported the woman was jailed for rendering criminal assistance.

McCartney confronted two men seen running from the Frederickson home Sunday night. The 34-year-old father of three may have engaged in a gun battle with the two suspects before he was shot. McCartney died at a hospital in Tacoma early Monday morning.

One of the suspects who fled the scene in Frederickson ended up dead of a gunshot wound. A second suspect, Frank Pawul, is facing a murder charge in McCartney's death. Pawul was arrested Monday morning by a state trooper and was later identified as the prime suspect in McCartney's killing.

Pierce County Prosecutor Mark Lindquist said Tuesday Pawul will be held in jail until Thursday, which is when the county is expected to file murder charges.

"Today we will ask the court to hold Frank Pawul in custody without bail for 72 hours. We are reviewing police reports, witness statements, forensic evidence and other material. We will make a charging decision by Thursday afternoon," Lindquist said.

Pierce County Det. Ed Troyer told the News Tribune the 52-year-old woman was acting as a getaway driver, but fled the scene without them.

Image courtesy Pierce County Sheriff's Office