Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log:
Arbor Woods: At 8:48 p.m. Nov. 5 in the 1800 block of South 330th Street, a caller reported that a female was lying on the ground at the Arbor Woods Apartments. Police and medics arrived, and the woman was transported to a nearby shelter. As the woman was standing up, a “narcotics pipe” fell out of her jacket, according to police.
Five males: At 3:49 p.m. Nov. 5 in the 33100 block of 1st Place Southwest, police responded to a report of malicious mischief at the Cove Apartments. Five unknown juvenile males had broken into the laundry facility, breaking a window and two doors, and defecating on the floor. Marijuana “residue” was left behind, according to the report. No suspects have been identified.
Fistful of pills: At 8:52 p.m. Nov. 4 in the 30800 block of 20th Avenue Southwest, a man was found unresponsive on the floor. He alternated between sleeping, snoring loudly, or waking up and trying to attack police, firefighters and medical staff. He was unable to speak. A family member reported that the man went unconscious after taking “a fistful” of muscle relaxants.
Indecent exposure: At 7:12 p.m. Nov. 4 in the 100 block of South 332nd Place, a caller reported that a male was masturbating near a patio door in his apartment. Police responded, and the male continued masturbating in front of his patio door until he answered the door. The reporting party did not wish to press charges.
36 years ago: At 3:43 a.m. Nov. 4 in the 3000 block of 10th Avenue Southwest, a man called 911 to report a sex offense that occurred 36 years ago. He provided some suspect information, but did not wish to give a written statement at the time. The case is inactive due to the statute of limitations, according to police.
Use your head: At 1:52 a.m. Nov. 4 at the Econo Lodge on Pacific Highway South, police responded to a report of a physical assault in progress between a male and female. Officers entered the hotel room and found large holes in the drywall. A male had self-inflicted injuries on his hands and forehead. The male was intoxicated and had become upset about the female cheating on him. The male started hitting himself before punching and head-butting the wall. The female had no injuries. The hotel manage said they would work out a payment for the damage.
Snapchat video: At 5:10 p.m. Nov. 3 in the 3300 block of Southwest 340th Street, police responded to a phone report about a past sex offense. A caller reported that an ex-friend of her daughter had videotaped her naked in the shower and posted it on Snapchat. The daughter was notified by her friends of the video. The video was taken and posted by their next-door neighbor.
Dump and run: At 9:08 a.m. Nov. 3 in the 1500 block of Dash Point Road, police were notified that an unknown person had dumped an unlicensed trailer full of tree trimmings and construction debris on a private property.
Welfare check: At 2:36 a.m. Nov. 2 in the 400 block of South 321st Place, police conducted a welfare check on a female who said there were unknown people in her apartment who would not speak to her. Officers determined there was no one else in the apartment. She said she has been taking several prescription medications including nitroglycerin. She also said a caregiver was going to take her to the doctor in the morning. The woman later called police two more times to report that a 7-foot-tall person was standing on the towel rack while holding a doll.
Fight at school: At 10:29 a.m. Nov. 2 at Lakota Middle School, officers met with school officials and two students regarding an assault that had taken place Oct. 31. A male student had accidentally bumped into a female student during gym class. The students exchanged profanities, and the female punched the male in the face after he called her a “ho.” The male pulled the female’s hair before they were separated. The male ended up with a bloody nose. A parent had requested a police report, but did not want criminal charges filed.
Just ask Dino: At 2:26 p.m. Nov. 2 in the 1000 block of South 372nd Way, a victim reported that a transient had started a campfire in a barn on the property, and the fire was dangerously close to a fuel tank. The female transient left before police arrived, but had stated that a nearby resident named Dino told her she could stay in the barn.