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

Man awakes to burglar in home: At 7:05 a.m. on Aug. 2 in the 27000 block of 23rd Avenue S., police responded to a residence for a reported burglary. The homeowner said he awoke to a strange noise upstairs. He got out of bed to check on the noise and observed a male standing in the hall.

He described the suspect as a Hispanic male in his early 20s, 5-feet 10-inches tall with thin, black bushy hair, a thin mustache and wearing a blue striped shirt. The homeowner confronted the male, who replied he thought the house was his friend’s. The victim followed the suspected outside and the male walked away southbound. The back door was unsecure and undamaged. Nothing was missing from the residence and police were unable to locate the suspect.

Police question woman sleeping on couch display: At 1:17 p.m. on Aug. 2 at 1701 S. 320th St., a Sears representative told police that someone was laying on a display couch in the store’s lawn and garden section. It appeared that person was suffering from a medical condition and had two small dogs with her.

Police said the woman was unresponsive to verbal commands and it appeared she was suffering from a medical condition or emergency. She was transported to St. Francis Hospital and her two dogs were taken to the Federal Way Police Department kennels.

A woman later came back to the home and garden section and told police she was there to pick up her mother, who had completed a full day of traveling and was tired. They had arrived at the mall to take care of some personal business and visit with other family members and her mother did not feel like walking around the mall so she waited in the home and garden section. The daughter retrieved the dogs from the police department and said she would head to the hospital to pick up her mother.

Tequila shoplifter arrested: At 1:47 p.m. on Aug. 2 at 32095 Pacific Highway S., police arrested a man for shoplifting $259 worth of Patrón Añejo tequila. He faces third-degree theft charges.

Dogs attack female: At 5:49 p.m. on Aug. 2 in the 2200 block of S. 333rd St., a woman called police and said her daughter was attacked by some dogs. When police arrived, an officer saw the daughter had marks on her face consistent with scratch marks from a dog.

The mother said she was walking with her daughter when her daughter ran over to pet the dogs. The dogs “attacked” her daughter, knocking her to the ground. The mother ran over and the dogs retreated. Police photographed her injuries and contacted the dogs owner, who said she was cutting their hair and thought her dogs were still tied up in the back.

Woman arrested after clawing boyfriend: At 1:31 a.m. on Aug. 1 in the 35000 block of 13th Place SW, officers responded to a domestic assault between a girlfriend and boyfriend. The girlfriend said they were at the movies and her boyfriend spilled a drink on himself and became upset. He took a cab home but instead went to some bars. When they both finally got home, they began to argue about the boyfriend’s drinking. The boyfriend grabbed a bottled water and sprayed her; she grabbed onto his shirt and ripped it.

Police noticed the boyfriend’s shirt was hanging off his body and he told police that when he tried to walk away during the fight, his girlfriend grabbed his shirt and scratched his neck. He told police that he grabbed the water bottle and “I told her to cool off as I sprayed her.” Police arrested the woman for fourth-degree assault and booked her into SCORE jail.

Would-be bank robber punches cop: At 2:29 p.m. on Aug. 1 in the 1400 block of S. 320th St., police contacted a man who had called Wells Fargo a day prior and threatened to rob the bank if employees did not give him his money. The bank had trespassed the man from the property following the threat. He was not allowed to access his account because he did not have a valid ID. The next day the man informed the bank he was on the way there in a taxi.

An officer went inside the bank and tried to detain the man, who swung and punched the police officer on the side of his head. The officer’s knees buckled but he was able to regain his balance. He deployed his Taser and ordered the suspect to lay on his stomach and keep his arms stretched out at his side.

The Taser was effective and the suspect complied, however he continued to yell that he wanted his money and he was going to rob the bank. The officer called for back-up and they arrested the suspect. During his arrest, he told police, “I just want my money. I’m going to come back and rob this place. Someone’s going to die, it might be me, but I don’t care.” The suspect was booked into SCORE jail and the injured officer was treated at St. Francis Hospital and released.

Man upset over neighbor’s trash: At 12:30 p.m. on July 31 in the 2400 block of SW 306th Place, a man advised police that his neighbor’s trash accumulates on their porch and deck. Crows then pick through the trash and deposit food items as well as trash on the victim’s roof. The complainant has filed a code enforcement complaint with the city, however, he stated that a code enforcement officer has yet to meet with him to investigate his complaint. He was upset with the level of service he has received. The officer submitted an online code enforcement request.

Son upset mother looked through belongings: At 3:47 p.m. on Aug. 1 in the 1400 block of SW 312th St., police responded to a home for a domestic dispute between a mother and her 16-year-old son. The son was upset his mother had looked through his belongings. The son also alleged his mother did not provide him with “appealing food.” The son did not allege any crime occurred. The mother admitted to looking through her son’s property and confiscating a knife she located. The mother allowed police to check the pantry, which was stocked with plenty of food.

Driver threatens victim with machete: At 2:25 a.m. on July 31 in the 34000 block of 16th Ave. S., the victim reported that a driver of a Scion was taking photos of license plates in the Walmart parking lot. The victim confronted the driver of the Scion, who brandished a machete or machete sheath and then sped out of the parking lot. The victim also reported that the Scion driver had approximately five large gas cans in the vehicle. The victim thought the driver was trying to siphon gas.

Man attempts to abduct female: At 6:25 p.m. on July 31 in the 34000 block of 16th Ave. S., the victim stated that a known male attempted to get her into his vehicle. The victim stated on a prior occasion, the suspect attempted to force her into his vehicle and assaulted her. Police did not locate the suspect.

Suspect smears feces on car: At 10 p.m. on July 31 in the 100 block of S. 340th St., police responded to a residence for a malicious mischief report. Upon police arrival, an officer contacted the victim, who advised police that someone smeared feces on her vehicle. She said this is the third time that someone smeared feces on her vehicle. The officer checked the vehicle and saw feces smeared on the driver’s door handle, door area and rear driver’s door window. Police were unable to identify any suspects or witnesses.

Victim finds burglars in home: At 4:30 a.m. on July 30 in the 31000 block of 18th Ave. S., police were dispatched to a home for a residential burglary. The victim told police he heard a commotion in his living room and came out to see an unknown male had entered his house armed with a machete. The male was holding the machete to the back of his friend’s neck. An unknown female was walking out of his bedroom holding two of his guitars. The couple left the house with the guitars.

Police arrest homeless man living in woods: At 6:37 a.m. on July 30 at the Federal Way Library. Police contacted the suspect in the woods to the east of the library. The suspect was with three males and stated they lived in the woods. Dispatch advised police a records check showed an unconfirmed $5,000 warrant out of Fife Police Department for his arrest. Police arrested the suspect and Fife Corrections took custody of him.

Police investigate vehicle arson: At 4:19 a.m. on July 30 in the 34000 block of 14th Place SW, South King Fire and Rescue investigators determined a vehicle fire was arson and requested police to respond. The victim stated she didn’t know who set her car on fire. The vehicle was parked on the street near the curb of the victim’s residence. Police observed extensive damage to the inside of the vehicle that appeared to originate from the driver’s seat.

Pit bull charges at woman: At noon on July 29 in the 2000 block of S. 317th St., a pit bull charged at a woman walking her dog. She picked up her small dog and kicked at the pit bull, who jumped up at her five to six times.

Police warn off-ramp panhandler: At 12:28 p.m. on July 29 in the 2900 block of S. 320th St., police contacted the suspect for panhandling on the north bound Interstate 5 off-ramp. A records check showed the suspect had an active misdemeanor warrant for his arrest out of Federal Way for aggressive begging, with a bail amount of $600. Police detained the suspect, however, due to the low bail amount, police issued him a new court date and released him at the scene. He was given a verbal warning for panhandling on the off-ramp.