Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log:
• Take me to jail: At 12:34 a.m. Dec. 18 in the 1900 block of SW 309th Place, a man called 911 requesting to be taken to jail. According to the police report, the police attempted to find the man in a number of locations, but were unsuccessful.
• Booze and methadone: At 5:14 a.m. Dec. 18 in the 4700 block of SW 320th Street, a man was involved in a car accident. According to the police report, the man had to be extricated from the vehicle by South King Fire and Rescue. The report notes that the man admitted to drinking and taking methadone earlier in the day before the accident.
• You’re gonna be a grandpa: On December 18, At 8:40 a.m. Dec. 18 in the 2200 block of SW 330th Street, a man’s adult son had shown up at his residence unexpectedly. According to the report, the man’s son informed him he was going to be a grandpa. The report notes the son was given permission to stay the night, but that the father eventually decided to kick him out of the house. At that point, an argument ensued, prompting police to arrive and calm down the situation.
• Mailboxes broken into: At 9:35 a.m. Dec. 18 in the 33000 block of 4th Avenue SW, five people reported their mailboxes had been broken into overnight. According to the report, the estimated damage to the mailboxes was approximately $500.
• Don’t keep your Xbox in your car: At 10:26 a.m. Dec. 18 in the 33000 block of 17th Place South, a victim reported her vehicle had been broken into through a rear passenger side window. According to the report, the victim’s Xbox was in the back seat, and was stolen from the vehicle.
• Argument with dad leads to arrest: At 10:48 a.m. Dec. 18 in the 34000 block of 28th Place SW, a man and his 16-year-old daughter were in an argument. According to the police report, their argument was non-violent, but a check of the daughter’s name revealed an existing warrant for her. The daughter was arrested and booked into the King County Juvenile Hall.