The following is a sample from the Federal Way police log:

Decatur student with knife arrested: At 8:51 a.m. on March 2 at 2800 SW 320th St., a Decatur High School administrator notified police that a 16-year-old student was in possession of a knife on campus. Another student told the staff member that the 16-year-old made threats to bring knives to school on Monday and possibly hurt the other student.

The student said on Feb. 27 he was walking his girlfriend to the school bus, when the 16-year-old student approached him and said, “You better watch your back because starting Monday I’m bringing knives to school.” The student indicated that the 16-year-old had struck him twice in the head about two weeks prior to that at the school for dating his ex-girlfriend.

On Monday, the school administrator located the suspect student inside the school and conducted an administrative search. She found a Leatherman knife, with two three-inch blades in his pocket. She sent the student home for violating school policy with weapons on campus.

Police located the 16-year-old at his home and arrested him for possessing a dangerous weapon on school campus. He told police he brought the knife to school to repair his jacket. He admitted he was upset at the other student but denied making any threats to him. The student was transported to juvenile intake in Seattle and was subsequently expelled from school.

Domestic dispute over dish towel: At 9:51 a.m. on March 2 in the 2100 block of SW 352nd St., a woman invited her ex-boyfriend to her residence and they argued about a dish towel. Police initially detained the man but released him when they determined no crime occurred.

Thief steals drain covers: At 1:24 p.m. on March 2 at 2200 S. 314th St., two unknown suspects entered the victim’s commercial property and stole metal storm drain covers worth $660. Video surveillance captured the suspects committing the offense and police are attempting to identify the suspects.

Suicidal student reports being bullied: At 1:50 p.m. on March 2 in the 3600 block of First Ave. S., a student said he needs help because he was being bullied. He said he was thinking about hanging himself or taking pills to kill himself. School social workers called police because of the student’s suicidal ideations. The student also picked up a pencil and threatened to stab teachers. He is currently not taking medication.

Aunts fight over property in will: At 1:31 p.m on March 2 in the 2300 block of S. 284th Place, a man called police and referenced a dispute over property at a house currently in probate due to his father’s death. The man’s aunts were on location and a dispute arose over property belonging to their mother (the man’s grandmother). The executor of the will arrived on scene to quell the dispute and help itemize and distribute the property. All of the parties were calm before police left the scene and advised police they could peacefully work things out.

Teen caught stealing vehicle: At 1:59 p.m. on March 1 at 1500 S. 308th St., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle. The 13-year-old suspect was driving the vehicle, which she stole from her mother’s roommate. The mother and roommate responded to the scene. The juvenile was booked into Seattle Juvenile Detention.

Woman arrested for stealing mail: At 7:33 a.m. on March 1 in the 28000 block of 26th Ave. S., police observed the suspect stealing mail from a mailbox. She was arrested and booked into SCORE jail. Police found a ledger with names and social security numbers in her purse. In addition, they located an envelope with several pieces of stolen mail, checks, IDs and credit cards in her purse. She stated the items belonged to her friend.

Thief steals delivery van: At 5:45 a.m. on March 1 in the 1700 block of S. 320th St., a driver left his delivery van running with the keys in the ignition while he went into a business to complete his delivery. Someone stole the van, which has “Essential Baking Company” on both sides.

Return shoplifter found in possession of drugs: At 3:18 p.m. on March 1 at 1901 S. Commons. A man concealed $223.98 worth of Macy’s merchandise, passed the registers and exited the store without paying. During a search, police found him in possession of 4.25 grams of heroin, 18 prescription pills, drug paraphernalia associated with smoking opiates and methamphetamine, theft tools and brass knuckles. He was previously trespassed from The Commons mall for shoplifting at Macy’s. He was arrested for theft, trespassing, possession of drugs and a weapons offense.

Former Marine with PTSD goes missing: At 6:14 p.m. on March 1 in the 29000 block of 22nd Ave. S., a woman reported her 24-year-old son was missing. She said he is a former Marine who suffers from depression and post traumatic stress disorder and is becoming increasingly distant. She said her son’s last known location was the Royal Victorian Hotel in Port Angeles and he checked out at 10:30 a.m. on March 1.

She contacted hotel staff, who informed her her son needs help and left his belongings at the hotel upon checking out. The mother also told police her son carries a handgun and she believes he may be suicidal, although he has never made any direct suicidal threats. Police contacted the mother later that day and she said her son had returned home safely and was doing fine.

Woman punches boyfriend in testicles over affair: At 9 p.m. on March 1 in the 1700 block of SW 311th St., police responded to a domestic dispute between a couple. The 22-year-old boyfriend, who was inside his vehicle, advised police that his 19-year-old girlfriend “got him good.”

The girlfriend told police that her boyfriend cheated on her on Valentine’s Day. She said the two were in the living room when she brought up the issue of cheating, which led to an argument. The man told police he put his headphones on during the argument to avoid conflict. His girlfriend removed the headphones and threatened to make him pay child support to her.

He said she grabbed his Playstation 4, so he snatched it from her. She punched him twice in his testicles and punched his jaw. He said he grabbed her arms and restrained her for several minutes to calm her down. When he released her, she punched him two more times in his testicles. The boyfriend secured his Playstation 4 and called police. The girlfriend was arrested for fourth-degree assault.

Passenger assaults Metro driver: At 11:50 p.m. on Feb. 28 at 27600 Pacific Highway S., Metro transit contacted police and said a passenger assaulted one of their drivers. Police contacted the victim, who said a passenger spit on him after trying to use an expired fare. The suspect fled on foot along with two acquaintances. Police conducted an area check with negative results.

Scammer tells victim police coming to arrest her: At 9:19 a.m. on Feb. 28 in the 32000 block of 17th Ave. SW, a resident called police to report a possible scam via telephone.

She said a male claiming to work with the IRS told her she owed $2,800 and a warrant was issued for her arrest. The male refused to give his name and said police were on their way to arrest her. The phone number on the caller ID was 530-456-0021. Police called the number and it transferred to an unidentified voicemail.

Woman picks up recovered stolen car, bumps into thief: At 11:45 a.m. on Feb. 28 at 33300 30th Ave. SW, police located an unoccupied stolen vehicle. The owner arrived to pick up her car and waited for a family member to help her drive it home.

While she was waiting in a different car, a male approached her stolen vehicle and attempted to get in the car but it was locked. The owner confronted the male and he fled but police located him shortly after and arrested him.

Panty heist: At 6:54 p.m. on Feb. 28 at 1919 S. Commons. Between 6:30-6:40 p.m., an unknown suspect stole approximately 60 pairs of Sexy Little Cheekies underwear, valued at $990, from a display table near the front of the Victoria’s Secret store.

A store employee noticed the panties were missing when she returned from a break and did not see who stole them. Police could not locate any suspects or witnesses.

Baby mama drama: At 4:27 p.m. on Feb. 27 in the 2100 block of SW 352nd St., police contacted the reporting party after she received text messages from her “ex-boyfriend’s baby mama’s sister.” The messages from the “ex-boyfriend’s baby mama’s sister” were about the possibility of the ex-boyfriend’s current girlfriend showing up at the reporting party’s residence.

Police nab wanted fugitive hiding outside police station: At 8:44 p.m. on Feb. 27 at 33325 Eighth Ave. S., three police officers were parked at the Federal Way Police Department parking lot across from the courthouse entrance.

One of the officers heard a rustle in the bushes on the north side of the parking lot. Several of the taller bushes were swaying as if someone was moving through them. The officer yelled, “Police,” and a male jumped up from his hiding place in the bushes, climbed through several feet of undergrowth and walked towards the sidewalk. The officer followed him and told the man to remove his hands from his pockets.

The officer asked the man why he was hiding in the bushes and he said he was using the bushes to urinate. The man told the officer that he had just taken a greyhound bus from Minnesota and believed he was in Connecticut.

He swayed from side to side and was unable to maintain his balance. Police discovered the 50-year-old man had a felony warrant out of Minnesota for aggravated assault. The warrant was listed as having nationwide extradition. Police arrested the fugitive and booked him into SCORE jail, where he awaited extradition.

Armed student burns girl, arrested: At 11:49 a.m. on Feb. 26 at 35999 16th Ave. S., Todd Beamer High School staff called police in regard to a 14-year-old student who was found in possession of a spring-loaded double-bladed knife. When the responding officer arrived at the school, staff were in the process of searching the student after a female student reported that she saw him in class with the knife.

The female student said she was sitting in her assigned seat to the left of the student, when she saw he was holding a Batman box under his desk. The student removed and opened a blue switchblade knife.

After he put the knife away, the female student saw him with a lighter trying to light the tip of his pencil on fire under his desk. She watched as he held the open flame to the bottom of his desk top as if he was trying to light it on fire. She acted as though she didn’t see him and she faced forward.

But she suddenly felt a burning sensation on the top of her hand. The student held the lighter down on her hand and asked, “How does that feel?” Because she knew he had a knife, she stayed quiet the remaining 15 minutes of class and then went to the office to report what happened.

A nurse treated the girl’s burned hand and gave her a bag of ice to keep on it. Police arrested the student with the knife and he was expelled from school.

Man with gunshot wound asks Popeye’s Chicken staff for help: At 10:22 a.m. on Feb. 25 at 34960 Enchanted Parkway S., a bloody black man approached the Popeye’s Chicken restaurant and asked employees for help. He had a gunshot wound to his thigh.

He told police the incident occurred in the parking lot at the Waterbury Apartment complex. He was transported to Harborview Medical Center, where he was later discharged and taken into custody for an unrelated arrest warrant.