Possibly intoxicated driver crashes into tree | Federal Way police blotter
Published 7:00 am Thursday, December 4, 2025
Nov. 25
There were zero vehicle thefts reported, and zero vehicles were recovered on this day.
Stolen firearm: At 2:42 p.m. on Southwest 335th Street, there was a report of a stolen firearm. The reporting party stated that a firearm she owned had been stolen from her room. She discovered that a firearm was missing after being away for several months in rehabilitation treatment. The residence had five additional residents and numerous visitors, and the reporting party stated that she had no further suspect information. Additionally, the reporting party said that she does not have contact with other residents of the home. The owner of the firearm did not know the serial number of her firearm.
Burglary: At 3:41 p.m. on Military Road South, there was a report of a burglary from the leasing office. Damage to a rear door was found, and a key copier machine was reported missing. There are currently no witnesses or CCTV footage that captured the incident.
Muffler getting cut: At 9:22 p.m. on Southwest 353rd Street, there was a report that a victim stated that someone attempted to cut their muffler off their vehicle, and they got about halfway through. The victim viewed this occurring via a security camera. The suspect was seen wearing a black rain jacket with the hood up, and left in a white truck with a black stripe down the middle.
Nov. 26
There were zero vehicle thefts reported, and zero vehicles were recovered on this day.
Caretaker allegedly stole: At 10:10 a.m. in the 31000 block of 23rd Avenue South, there was a report from someone that their former caretaker stole $200 worth of items from their home. The reporting party stated that he left his apartment, and when he returned, his items were missing, and the door was unlocked. The reporting party stated that he did not want to press charges for theft, but wanted the incident documented.
Attack at lunch: At 12:07 p.m. on South 288th Street, there was a report that multiple juvenile males were involved in an altercation during lunch. During the altercation, two of the male scholars struck the victim in the face, causing injury.
Car window shattered: At 1:40 p.m. on Pacific Highway South, a woman said that she was stopped at about 8:30 p.m. at the intersection by a woman who ran behind her vehicle. She said the woman then hit her back window before running up to the front passenger window and hitting her side mirrors. The woman said that she later discovered that the female had shattered her side mirrors. The reporting party stated that she later discovered that the female had shattered her back window. The woman only wants the incident documented.
Homicide: At 10:17 p.m. in the 1900 block of South Commons, there was a report of a homicide investigation.
Nov. 27
There were two vehicle thefts reported, and zero vehicles were recovered on this day.
Possibly intoxicated driver crashes into tree: At 2:15 a.m. in the 32000 block of Military Road South, there was a report of a single vehicle collision where the driver hit a tree and a light pole. The driver admitted to drinking prior to driving.
Test driver: At 2:18 p.m. in the 30000 block of Pacific Highway South, there was a report that someone took a car for a test drive and never returned.
Robbery report: At 5:51 p.m. in the 4600 block of South 292nd Street, there was a report that a person was robbed. After an interview, it was determined that the robbery occurred outside the Federal Way jurisdiction.
Nov. 28
There were zero vehicle thefts reported, and one vehicle was recovered on this day.
Burglary report: At 1:36 p.m. in the 33000 block of 21st Avenue Southwest, there was a report of a commercial burglary.
Nov. 29
There was one vehicle theft reported, and zero vehicles were recovered on this day.
Non-compliant driver: At 3:16 a.m. in the 33000 block of Pacific Highway South, there was a report that a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The driver exhibited obvious signs of intoxication. The driver refused to exit the vehicle when verbal commands were given. Officers removed the driver from the vehicle, and the driver resisted. The driver was booked into jail for DUI and obstruction. No injuries reported from officers or the driver.
Nov. 30
There were zero vehicle thefts reported, and zero vehicles were recovered on this day.
Dog bites another dog: At 10:07 p.m. on First Circle South, there was a report from a man that his neighbor’s dog had bitten his dog while his dad was walking it. Their dog was injured and had to be taken to the vet. The other dog’s owner gave the reporting party a phone number, but will not answer calls.
Dec. 1
There were zero vehicle thefts reported, and zero vehicles were recovered on this day.
Fleeing driver stopped: At 4:28 a.m. on Southwest 320th Street, there was a report that officers located a stolen vehicle traveling eastbound on Southwest Campus Drive from Southwest 336th Street. Officers carefully began setting up “stop sticks” before initiating a pursuit. When the car took off from the officers, who had not yet activated their overhead lights, a pursuit was initiated. During the pursuit, stop sticks were deployed effectively. As the vehicle slowed, officers conducted a successful PIT maneuver. The suspect promptly surrendered and was taken into custody without incident.
Hit with a computer: At 12:48 p.m. on Southwest 320th Street, there was a report that the victim was sitting in the suspect’s seat, although the seating chart had changed, and the suspect was not supposed to sit in that seat anymore. The suspect then hit the victim with his backpack, poked the victim in the eye, causing injury, tried to knee the victim in the groin and then smacked the victim with a computer.
