The following is a sample from the Federal Way police log:
Highway stumble: At 4:55 p.m. Nov. 12 in the 33000 block of Pacific Highway South, police responded to an incident where a female was struck by a vehicle. When police arrived, the victim was slurring her speech, swaying back and forth and unable to answer basic questions. The victim, who was holding an empty bottle of vodka, then stumbled away from rescue workers and into traffic after just being struck by a car. The person was taken into custody and delivered to a hospital for treatment.
Involuntary remodel: At 4:40 p.m. Nov. 12 in the 1300 block of Southwest Campus Drive, police responded to the report of a vehicle collision involving a building. When officers arrived, a vehicle was partially inside the building. It was determined the driver was intoxicated and was booked into SCORE jail.
Back behind bars: At 11:22 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Best Buy on Pacific Highway South, police responded to an unwanted person. Contact was made with the suspect, and it was determined he had an active Department of Corrections escape warrant. Suspect was taken into custody without incident and transported to SCORE jail.
Mall yelling: At 6:56 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Commons Mall, police were notified of a mentally ill individual yelling profanities and incoherent statements at mall patrons. The man said he was on medication and that he was arguing with voices in his head. A witness stated he saw the individual yell at a family with children and threatened to kill them without provocation. The patrons were alarmed and ran away. Police were unable to locate the family. The individual was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Misplaced delivery: At 3:05 p.m. Nov. 11 in the 800 block of South 326th Street, police responded to a verbal dispute involving a wife who believed her husband stole a package she was expecting in the mail. The package was discovered in an unusual place for deliveries.
Stolen handgun: At 7:19 a.m. Nov. 10 in the 1900 block of Southwest 318th Place, a caller reported his vehicle was broken into over night. The person stated his jacket, laptop bag and a loaded 9mm Glock .19 handgun were stolen. It appears the suspect or suspects entered the vehicle by breaking the lock on the driver side door. No suspects at this time.
Vodka on the rocks: At 3:23 a.m. Nov. 10 at the Total Wine & More, 32095 Pacific Highway S., officers responded to a report of a broken window and potential burglary. Officers located a large rock on the interior of the building, and it is believed to be the item that broke the window. Management was contacted and, upon verifying the building was clear, it was determined an unknown number of vodka bottles were stolen. The investigation is ongoing.
Walmart robbery: At 12:34 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Walmart at 34520 16th Ave. S., officers responded to a report of a robbery. The assaulted victim’s cell phone and money were taken. Police conducted an area check for two male suspects, but they were not located.
Carted away: At 5:20 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Safeway on Pacific Highway South, police met with a male suspected in the theft of a shopping cart. It was discovered the suspect had a felony warrant out of King County for burglary. Officers placed the man under arrest, and he was booked into SCORE jail.
Illegal camp: At 9:48 a.m. Nov. 9 in the 800 block of Southwest 308th Street, a resident reported a transient camp in the trails of Lake Grove Park. Officers checked and located a hut made of wood that appeared to be occupied by an unknown male, who was not present at the time. A notice to vacate was posted in the hut, and police will conduct a follow-up check. Federal Way Parks Department was notified of the illegal camp.
Overnight egging: At 7:25 a.m. Nov. 9 in the 2900 block of 13th Place South, police responded to a report of a home being egged overnight. The victim stated this is a repeat issue in the area and requested documentation. The home and vehicles had already been sprayed down to remove egg residue by the time police responded, and there was no apparent damage. A receipt for the eggs was left behind and added as documentation to the case. There were no known suspects.
