The following is a sample from the Federal Way police log:

Gunshots reported: At 2:15 a.m. on Sept. 13 at 35509 21st Ave. SW, while at Jersey Sports Bar, a witness heard four to five gunshots in the area to the west of Southwest 356th Street near 25th Avenue Southwest. Police contacted four occupants in a Chevy, as that was the only vehicle in the vicinity.

Police cleared the occupants without incident. An unidentified male patron in the Hitchin Post Saloon parking lot said the shooting definitely came from the area behind the Thunder Chief Bar located on Puyallup tribal land west of Southwest 356th Street.

Strangling causes woman to pass out: At 2:18 a.m. on Sept. 13 in an unknown block of 27th Place SW, the suspect broke into a residence and confronted a woman, who got into a verbal altercation that turned physical. The suspect strangled the victim, who passed out.

The suspect fled the scene only to return to the residence later, break in and confront the victim again. Another altercation occurred and the victim called 911. The suspect again strangled the victim, who did not loose consciousness this time. The victim complained of pain to the neck, arms and knee. Police detained the suspect and booked him into jail on felony domestic violence assault and strangulation.

Irate woman argues over shaving cream incident: At 8:35 a.m. on Sept. 13 in the 30900 block of First Ave. S., a woman called 911 to report that her car was vandalized overnight. The woman was angry and irate at another neighbor while she was on the phone with 911.

An investigation revealed that the woman woke up to find shaving cream on top of her car parked in a car port. No damage was done to her car after she cleaned up the shaving cream. The victim yelled out loud as she cleaned up the mess and a neighbor came outside to tell the victim to be quiet. Both women then got into a heated dispute. Police contacted both parties and determined no crime occurred. The owner of the vehicle did not want to make a police report. Both parties said they would notify apartment management.

Graffiti vandals flee: At 7:51 p.m. on Sept. 13 at 29500 21st Place S., unknown suspects vandalized and spray-painted the community center building of an apartment complex. An anonymous witness described the suspects with limited detail. The suspects fled in a vehicle prior to police arrival. Three sides of the building were vandalized with “Blood gang,” “f*** the police,” “warriors” and other wording in various colors. Police took digital photos.

Man trespassed from bar steals beer: At 1:38 a.m. on Sept. 12 at 27202 Pacific Highway S., a suspect who was trespassed from the bar across the street went into the Arco AM/PM and stole a 40 ounce can of Old Milwaukee. A police officer detained the suspect, placed him in the patrol vehicle and asked the store clerk if he could identify the suspect. The clerk’s description matched the suspect in the patrol car. The suspect admitted to taking the beer but said he was returning to pay for it. However, the police officer said he stopped the suspect just before he got on the Rapid Ride A Line northbound. He was issued a citation and released.

Man hiding in bushes jumps on police car: At 6:02 a.m. on Sept. 12 at 901 S. 348th St., a King County Sheriff’s Office deputy observed a man hiding in the bushes at the Park and Ride. The deputy watched the suspect in his rear view mirror as he passed him. The man then sprinted towards the deputy’s patrol vehicle and jumped on top of the trunk. He crawled on top of the car, prompting the deputy to draw his weapon. The man told the deputy he thought he was someone else. The man then fell to the ground and hid his arms underneath him. He exhibited mental health problems but complied with officers when they ordered him off the property. The suspect said he was homeless. Police entered a caution into their database due to the suspect’s actions.

Sexual assault: At 6:06 a.m. on Sept. 12 in an unknown block of Southwest 323rd Street, a 22-year-old victim reported to police that a known 24-year-old suspect made unwanted sexual advances toward her. The victim was interviewed and taken to the hospital. Police could not locate or contact the suspect.

Grandmother says grandson’s father shot him with Airsoft gun: At 8:49 a.m. on Sept. 12 in an unknown block of Second Place South, the grandmother of a child called 911 to report the child’s father was possibly abusing him. The grandmother has custody of the child and the father gets weekend visitations. She said the father shot his son with an Airsoft gun in the back and threatened to hit him with a walking stick if he did not listen. The grandmother said there were no marks on the child.

Couple steals TV and more from motel: At 1:11 p.m. on Sept. 12 at 33002 Pacific Highway S., the manager of the New Horizon Motel reported that a male and female staying at the hotel stole a TV and hide-a-bed couch cover. The manager provided a photocopy of the man’s driver’s license but had no information on the female. The manager stated that he was going to take the male to small claims court for the loss.

Woman uses counterfeit bill, flees store: At 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 12 at 27400 Pacific Highway S., an unidentified female used a fake $100 bill to pay for cigarettes. The cashier told the woman that the bill was fake and the female then grabbed the cigarettes and fled on foot.

Area checks for the suspect were met with negative results. Police recovered the bill from the cashier and printed on the bill is “For motion picture use only.” The bill was submitted into evidence. The suspect was described as African American, 5-feet 6-inches tall, in her 20s, with a heavy build and wearing a gray hoodie and black tank top.

Mother panhandling with children arrested: At 4:42 p.m. on Sept. 12 at 1900 S. 314th St., a witness called 911 to express concern over a woman panhandling with small children present. The witness was concerned with the children’s safety. Police determined the panhandler had a felony warrant out of Colorado. She was booked into SCORE jail.

Homeless man steals jeans: At 6:11 p.m. on Sept. 12 at 2101 S. Commons, a suspect used powerful magnets to defeat security tags to steal a pair of $68 jeans from Kohl’s. The man was detained and the stolen merchandise was recovered. The man admitted to the theft, explaining he did so because he has been living in the woods and has been trying to put his life back together after having recently quit using meth. He was issued a five-year notice of trespass for The Commons mall. Kohl’s did not wish to prosecute.

Force not so strong with Star Wars ring thief: At 7:24 p.m. on Sept. 12 at 2101 S. Commons, a suspect concealed a $100 Star Wars ring he stole from Kohl’s and exited the store without paying. When Loss Prevention contacted him, he gave back the ring but refused to come back to the Loss Prevention office.

When the officer warned him he would call police, the suspect told the Loss Prevention officer to go ahead and call the police before he fled on foot. Police located the suspect across the street from the mall and arrested him.

Strong-arm business robbery: At 11:12 p.m. on Sept. 12 at 2140 SW 356th St., the owner of Easy Espresso called 911 to report that three suspects stole money from him. He said around 9:30 p.m. a male approached his coffee stand asking for water. The victim denied the male water because he did not want to purchase anything else. The male returned an hour later with three females. The four approached the coffee stand on foot and one of the females went up to the window and asked for coffee.

While the female distracted the victim, the male entered the coffee stand through the open door. The male walked up to the victim and got very close and the victim felt intimidated. The male stole an undisclosed amount of cash from the victim’s pocket.

The four suspects then left on foot. The victim described the male as African American, approximately 5-feet 10-inches tall to 6-feet in his twenties. He was wearing a dark colored Nike baseball hat, a blue fluffy jacket with a Seahawks symbol, jeans and white tennis shoes.

The victim had video surveillance of the incident and told police he would make a copy of the video. Police conducted an area check for the suspects but could not locate them.

Man drugs, rapes woman: At 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 7 in the 1000 block of S. 324th St., a 35-year-old victim reported she met the 41-year-old suspect at Scoreboard Pub for a first date. The victim reported after three drinks she felt unusual and began blacking out. The victim believes the suspect drugged and raped her. Police are investigating the case.

Man finds woman making sandwich in his kitchen: At 5:45 p.m. on Sept. 11 in the 32000 block of 46th Place SW, a man called police to report that he found a female in his kitchen making a sandwich. He confronted the woman and she ran out the door. Police found the woman in the bushes behind a neighboring residence. The man was not interested in prosecuting the woman. The woman thought the man’s residence was where her mom had been residing. Police determined no crime was committed.

Hallucinating mother committed: At 5:28 a.m. on Sept. 10 in the 3400 block of Pacific Highway S., police contacted a woman at Chevron. While holding her child, she began hallucinating and walking towards the officer. Police detained her and she was involuntarily committed. Her children were placed with Child Protective Services.

Barefoot woman flees domestic violence: At 3:56 a.m. on Sept. 9 in the 2200 block of S. Star Lake Road, a Kent police officer found a female running northbound on Pacific Highway South wearing pajamas and no shoes. The female indicated a domestic violence incident had occurred between her and her husband at the Club Palisades apartment complex.

The Kent officer requested Federal Way police officers respond. Federal Way officers found probable cause to arrest the husband for fourth-degree assault and police found there was a protection order in place between the couple. The husband was arrested for felony violation of a protection order and was booked into jail.

Car customers robbed at gunpoint: At 11:10 a.m. on Sept. 9 in the 31000 block of 23rd Ave. S., victims were robbed at gunpoint of $9,100, along with their cell phones and vehicle key while waiting to purchase a vehicle from a private party in the vacant parking lot of the location.

Men tie up man, steal his money: At 12:58 a.m. on Sept. 9 at 34827 Pacific Highway S., a man reported that two males entered his motel room, tied him up and took his money.

Sex offense: At 12:57 p.m. on Sept. 8 in the 3200 block of 47th Ave. SW, officers received a sex offense report from a father regarding his 10-year-old daughter. The father said his daughter was the victim of unwanted touching at an elementary school. Both involved parties are juveniles.