The following is a sample from the Federal Way police log:
Purse stolen at soccer game: At 10:13 a.m. on Oct. 25 in the 2400 block of S. 312th St., a woman’s car was broken into while she and others were at a soccer game. The suspect stole three purses containing two wallets, a credit card, identification cards and checks. Already having closed all accounts under her name, the woman stated the suspect has yet to use her information.
Mother strangled: At 4 p.m. on Oct. 25 in an unknown block of S. Star Lake Road, a 46-year-old man was arrested for strangling his 34-year-old ex-girlfriend, with whom he has a child in common. The woman had called the suspect to come over to watch their 8-month-old daughter while she went to the doctor for stomach pain.
After he arrived, the two got into an argument and the man choked her for at least a minute, causing her to lose consciousness. Their baby and another child were in the same room as it happened. Police noted a visible red abrasion on her neck with scratches and blood on her lips. The woman said she had a headache and her throat hurt.
She also informed them this wasn’t the first time domestic violence occurred. Officers interviewed a witness who was walking her dog outside when the assault occurred. She said she heard the victim screaming for help and then heard four loud bangs. She then saw the suspect leave the building with the victim only wearing a tank top and underwear following him, screaming “help, someone help me!” Police found the man after he called 911 to report his location.
Woman in underwear committed: At 3:24 a.m. on Oct. 24 in the 1400 block of S. 320th St., a woman was involuntarily committed for walking around a hotel parking lot in her underwear. The woman was intoxicated and was unable to identify herself, according to police. Hotel staff called 911 to report the woman.
Thief steals newspaper delivery car: At 4:20 a.m. on Oct. 24 in the 2000 block of S. 300 St., a 27-year-old woman was delivering newspapers when a man walked toward her pointing a pistol. She had exited her vehicle to take a newspaper to a house. The car door was open and the vehicle was idling.
As she walked toward the house, she saw a man leave from some bushes and walk directly toward the car. The man was wearing all black clothing including a hooded black jacket and a white skull mask over his face.
After he got into the car, as he pointed the gun, he sped off. The woman ran across the street and banged on the door of a resident to call police. Police checked the area for the stolen vehicle but were unsuccessful. The case is currently under investigation.
Community reports hearing gunshots: At 5:39 a.m. on Oct. 24 in the 2000 block of S. 332nd St., several people reported hearing multiple shots fired between 332nd and 336th Street.
Witnesses reported between 10 and 20 shots but officers could not locate a suspect or gather further leads. Police documented the case along with two other gun-related calls that same night involving the newspaper delivery car robbery and an assault with a firearm.
Man’s apartment shot at: At 4:50 a.m. on Oct. 24 in the 2416 S. 273rd St., a 21-year-old was shot at in his apartment but sustained no injury. The victim said he had left a party at 3:30 a.m. in Spanaway and let two females stay at his apartment until they sobered up and someone came to get them.
About an hour later, one of the females said her ride was there so he walked her outside. When he opened the door, there was a blue Audi and two males wearing dark hoodies stepped out of it.
As he got closer, one of the males pulled out a black semi-automatic handgun and “racked” the slide. He then put the gun to the victim’s face and told him to get the other girl. The victim slowly walked to the apartment and told the other girl that she needed to leave.
After she left, he waited about five minutes to go outside to smoke. As he was out there, he saw the same car drive by, so he went inside. Almost immediately, he heard a gunshot and his window was hit by a bullet.
The glass broke and his brother ran to the bathroom to call 911. But police noted in the report that it appeared the victim wasn’t being completely honest about all of the details as there were a few discrepancies. Ultimately, they could not identity the suspects through Facebook but police are still investigating the case.
Suicidal woman committed: At 10:31 p.m. on Oct. 24 in the 31900 block of 34th Place SW, a woman was involuntarily committed after she came out of her room and advised she had overdosed on her prescription medication. She told a witness to just let her die. South King Fire and Rescue and King County medics evaluated the woman. She admitted to overdosing on her medications and provided a list.
Teenage girls rob woman: At 8:40 p.m. on Oct. 23 in the 28800 block of Pacific Highway S., a woman reported she was walking home from the bus stop when three teenage girls pushed her to the ground, stole her purse and ran away. The woman doesn’t know the suspects but said she may be able to identify them again.
Medical professional accused of stealing drugs: At 9:40 a.m. on Oct. 23 in the 300 block of S. 33rd St., an employee of Pain Center of Western Washington was placed on administrative leave pending an investigation on whether the employee had stolen about 53 vials of Fentanyl, a schedule 2 narcotic drug.
Blood, medical equipment stolen from vehicles: At 12:35 p.m. on Oct. 23 in the 33400 block of 13th Place S., an unknown suspect broke into four King County vehicles and stole several medical and miscellaneous items. Samples of blood were taken and submitted to evidence. Police don’t have any suspect information or evidence from surveillance cameras.
Shoplifter busted with heroin: At 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 23 at 2101 S. Commons, a suspect stole $156 worth of merchandise from Kohl’s. When police arrested the suspect, they found he or she had heroin and associated drug paraphernalia along with a $1,000 theft warrant from Tukwila.
Shoplifter busted with meth: At 9:20 p.m. on Oct. 23 at 1901 S. Commons, police arrested a suspect for stealing $360 worth of merchandise from Macy’s and for being in possession of $262 worth of stolen Target merchandise and drug paraphernalia associated with methamphetamine and opiates.
Man breaks car window with children inside: At 7:41 a.m. on Oct. 22 in the 32300 block of First Ave. S., a man reported an unknown suspect (described as a bald white male with a green shirt and orange overalls) smashed the window out of his Honda Pilot with his two children inside the vehicle. The suspect drove a black pickup truck with a tool utility rack on the back. He was gone as police arrived.
Police locate missing man: At 3:14 p.m. on Oct. 22 in the 34500 block of 16th Ave. S., police found a missing person when they contacted a man living in his vehicle at a Walmart parking lot.
He explained that he and three friends arrived in Washington from Kentucky where he separated from them to go on a date. When he didn’t return for five days, his friends reported him missing. Police noted the man appeared sober and in good health so they took him off the missing person’s list.
Face-down drunk committed: At 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 22 in the 1000 block of S. 320th St., a person was involuntarily committed after they were found face-down on the sidewalk near a bus shelter. The victim was initially unresponsive but awoke and sat up. He or she admitted to heavy alcohol consumption and couldn’t stand or walk without help.
Community reports hearing gunshots: At 1:28 a.m. on Oct. 21 in the 1700 block of SW 324th St., officers responded to the area after multiple callers reported the sound of gunshots. Police checked the area, including a residence in the area with a previous drive-by shooting, and nothing was observed. With no leads, police filed the report as informational only.
Man investigated for child pornography: At 9:59 a.m. on Oct. 21 in the 2100 block of SW 352nd St. officers contacted a suspect for child pornography allegations.
A King County Mental Health counselor informed police of the crime. The suspect admitted to viewing child pornography on his computer and it was seized for forensic evaluation with a search warrant. The charges are still pending.
Disruptive student handcuffed: At 1:30 p.m. on Oct 21 at Todd Beamer High School, a police officer handcuffed and detained a 15-year-old girl after she was being disruptive and refused to stay in the school’s office. She was placed into a patrol car and her grandmother was called.
