Man slits throat in business parking lot | Federal Way Police Blotter

Son hears voices: At 3:25 a.m. on July 5 in the 29800 block of 21st Ave. S., a man was involuntarily committed.

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Son hears voices: At 3:25 a.m. on July 5 in the 29800 block of 21st Ave. S., a man was involuntarily committed. His mother called police to report her son was hearing voices telling him to kill every man and woman in the world. She said he also believes he is the chosen one. The mother believes he has mental health issues.

Man shoved out of car: At 1:12 a.m. on July 5 in the 2000 block of S. 327th Lane, a 24-year-old man flagged down a passerby to call 911 after his girlfriend shoved him out of a car. When police arrived, he told them he and his 28-year-old girlfriend were arguing about her cheating on him while they were driving in the car.

She then pulled into an Auto Zone parking lot, opened his door and pushed him out. She fled the scene and the man sustained a minor injury to his ribs. He was escorted to his apartment to get his cell phone but the woman wasn’t at the residence. He did not consent to a written statement or photographs of his injuries.

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Wife assaults husband: At 1:25 a.m. on July 5 in an unknown block of S. 302nd St., a woman was arrested for domestic violence against her husband in the presence of her two 16-year-old daughters. One of the girls was the 911 caller. However, her husband was also arrested on a $30,000 Pierce County Sheriff’s Office DUI warrant.

Woman hits man in head with water bowl: At 2:08 a.m. on July 5 in the 31700 block of Eighth Ave. S., a 55-year-old woman was arrested for throwing a dog dish filled with water at her 46-year-old boyfriend. The two were in an argument because she believed he had taken her cell phone, which he denied.

Prior to the assault, the police were called to the residence for a verbal dispute. They advised the two to separate from each other, which they did for about an hour but then the boyfriend came back to sleep in the backyard. He told police she came to the backyard complaining about her missing phone again and when he told her he didn’t have it, she struck him in the back of the head with the dog’s water bowl.

She then threw glass bottles into the neighbor’s yard and another water bottle at him. While he was on the phone with 911, she hit the sliding glass door yelling, “Stop hitting me. Get off of me!” But the man was nowhere near her when she said that. After police got there, they noted inconsistencies with the woman’s story and she was arrested on fourth degree assault. Police believe alcohol was involved.

Methamphetamine found on man: At 4:03 a.m. on July 5 in the 100 block of Campus Drive, a 19-year-old man was arrested for possessing 11.75 grams of methamphetamine. Police were called to the Reserve Apartments to look into a potential vehicle prowl in the parking lot. Witnesses saw two males looking into cars and set off a car alarm. They left in a grey Honda Civic.

When police arrived, they found a grey Honda Accord and contacted the men inside. The driver told police he was working on the wiring of his car when he came to meet his friend to smoke some marijuana.

Although he denied looking into cars, he had a warrant for driving with a suspended license and his friend had a Department of Corrections escape warrant. That’s when police arrested and searched the driver’s friend, finding the methamphetamine in a zip-lock bag. Post-Miranda, the man told police he had a stomachache because he was coming off his high and was addicted to methamphetamine.

Woman threatens to kill child: At 12:49 a.m. on July 5 in the 3000 block of S. 288th St., police responded to reports of a woman wanting to kill herself and her 11-year-old child. She got into an argument with her boyfriend’s mother and then left in a vehicle, sending suicidal text messages. She was found, arrested and taken to the hospital.

Boy shot in eye: At 7:44 p.m. on July 5 in the 29400 block of Military Road S., an 8-year-old boy was accidentally shot in the eye with a BB pellet gun by his 8-year-old friend. He was immediately taken to the St. Francis Hospital emergency room but doctors said he would need to be transported to Harborview Medical Center for further treatment. The boy suffered a “globe rupture” and would potentially lose his eye, doctors said.

Shoplifter busted for drugs: At 5:18 a.m. on July 5 in the 34500 block of 16th Ave. S., a man was arrested for shoplifting at Walmart. During a police search, officers found methamphetamine along with several bank cards that didn’t belong to the suspect. He was sent to St. Francis Hospital for treatment of medical issues before being transported to jail.

Burglar scared off by gun: At 7:47 a.m. on July 4 in the 1500 block of SW 320th Court, a 57-year-old man said he was sleeping in his house when he was awakened by knocking at his door. As he reached to open the door, an unknown Hispanic man believed to be in his 20s opened the unlocked door. The resident grabbed a hammer-like tool and struck the man on the left side of his head.

The suspect stumbled and then grabbed the victim and took him to the ground. As they wrestled, the victim called his wife, who then ran downstairs with a gun. As she got to the living room, the suspect got up and fled the scene. The victim shut the door and called 911. The suspect is described as weighing between 160-170 pounds, 5-foot, 7-inches tall with brown hair. He was also wearing a blue or green tank top with black shorts.

‘Plenty of Fish’ date threatens man with gun: At 10:31 a.m. on July 4 in the 35400 block of 25th Ave. SW, a man called 911 to report a female was threatening him with a gun. Officers responded and the female exited the residence right after the man. The man said he was lonely and met the woman on “Plenty of Fish,” a website.

She picked him up from his apartment and drove him to her apartment in Federal Way. The man denied they were in a sexual or romantic relationship. But the next morning, the woman accused him of stealing $400, which he denied. She then allegedly got a handgun from her purse and pointed it at the man, demanding her money be returned. She also blocked the door but eventually let him go outside. However, the man refused to be a victim and wouldn’t cooperate with the investigation when prompted further.

Homeless woman refuses to leave: At 11:13 a.m. on July 4 in the 31200 block of 47th Ave. SW, a passerby called police to request a welfare check on a woman who was sleeping in a sleeping bag off of 47th Avenue Southwest and Dash Point Road. Police located a homeless woman sleeping on the driveway of a city of Federal Way retention pond. She said she was fine but refused to provide identification and refused to leave. Because it was not for public use, she was trespassed.

Woman points gun at woman: At 5:29 p.m. on July 4 in the 1100 block of SW 320th St., a 57-year-old woman pulled up next to a police officer in his patrol vehicle stating she needed to speak to him right away. She said she was cut off by another vehicle and she flipped them off. But then the vehicle tried to “run her off” the road twice. It then followed her westbound on Southwest 320th Street.

Thinking the driver had stopped following her, she was stopped at a light when she looked over and saw the driver of the car that had been following her. A woman then pointed a “black shiny handgun” at her without saying anything.

The driver went into Retreat at Maple Hills Apartments and was driving a vehicle described as a cream color, older model Impala or Caprice. Officers checked the apartment complex where they found a Chevy Caprice matching the description. Neighbors in the apartment complex said they saw a female park the car about 15 minutes before police arrived. However, the woman couldn’t identify the suspect and police deemed the case for informational purposes only.

Fireworks call gets man thrown in jail: At 8:57 p.m. on July 4 in the 4900 block of SW 319th Lane, officers were issuing a man a citation for illegal fireworks when they ran the man’s name and saw a $1,600 warrant for driving while license suspended in the third degree. They transported him to Kent jail.

Diamond necklaces stolen from business: At 5:39 p.m. on July 3 in the 1800 block of S. Commons, Diamond Expressions was robbed of three diamond necklaces. The store manager told police the necklaces cost $16,940 total. According to video surveillance, on June 29, an African-American man is seen taking the jewelry while an Asian woman stands by. The video is in evidence but police have deemed the case inactive because they were unable to identify the man or woman.

Shots fired at man’s apartment: At 12:02 a.m. on July 3 in the 30900 block of 16th Place SW, a 48-year-old man was sitting on his couch watching TV when several shots were fired at his apartment sliding glass door. No injuries were reported. The man believes the suspects who shot his door are seven juvenile males who he had a confrontation with days prior. However, he did not see them near his residence when the shots were fired.

Suspects point gun, demand beer, cigarettes, wallets: At 5:14 a.m. on July 3 in the 28700 block of Military Road S., two victims were walking home with some beer and cigarettes when two suspects approached them. One of the suspects pulled out a semi-automatic handgun and demanded the victims’s wallets, beer and cigarettes. Both suspects fled with the items and got away. No one suffered injuries.

Girl ‘popped’ with belt: At 10:19 a.m. on July 3 in the 36100 block of 23rd Place S., a reporting party called Child Protective Services to report a significant bruise on the leg of one of his or her students at Bethel Christian Church daycare. The 5-year-old girl told a daycare worker she was “popped” by her mom with a belt while they were having a water day at the daycare.

When asked about the hit, she said her dad’s girlfriend hit her because she did not finish her cereal that morning. The daycare workers took photos of the girl’s bruise and called Child Protective Services. The bruise is 6 inches long and purple and pink. Police recommended the case be turned over to the King County Sheriff’s Office.

Man slits throat in parking lot, dies: At 10:41 a.m. on July 3 in the 900 block of S. 336th St., witnesses called police to report a 44-year-old man cut his throat in the parking lot of a naturopathy clinic. He sustained a severe, self-inflicted laceration to his throat.

Medics responded and treated the victim at the scene but he was transported to Harborview Medical Center for his life-threatening injury. However, a King County Medical Examiner pronounced the man dead that afternoon. The man’s father told police he had been suffering from depression recently but had not made any indication that he wanted to kill himself.

Witnesses report injured woman: At 8:05 p.m. on July 3 in the 800 block of SW Dash Point Road, two witnesses reported seeing an Asian woman with blood running down her legs. They described her as in her 30s with dark hair, wearing a white tank top and white shorts. They said she appeared in shock and was walking strangely.

When asked if she wanted medical attention, she denied help. They also reported an Asian male in his 30s to 40s, who put the woman in a vehicle. He was last seen wearing a blue shirt. Police contacted the King County Sheriff’s Office to check on the registered vehicle owner but he has not been located. The investigation is closed pending further information.