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

Drunk man chases person: At 2:20 p.m. on Feb. 7 in the 31000 block of 14th Ave. S., police responded to a report of an intoxicated man causing a disturbance. The man was having difficulty standing and had slurred speech. He had been chasing and yelling at an unidentified resident. He did not know where he was and was unable to care for himself. He was involuntarily committed.

Domestic dispute results in arrest: At 12:38 a.m. on Feb. 7 in the 2500 block of S. 288th St., officers responded to a physical domestic dispute. During their investigation, police found that there was a no-contact order between the two individuals involved in the altercation. They also determined that an assault had taken place. Both the victim and the suspect were treated by South King Fire and Rescue on the scene. The suspect was booked into SCORE jail.

Couple robbed by man with gun: At 2:35 a.m. on Feb. 7 in the 28800 block of 17th Place S., a man and woman reported that they had been robbed at gunpoint by an unknown male. The male approached them as they sat in a vehicle. As he approached, he pulled out a pistol. He did not point the gun at them. He then opened the passenger door and took items from the center console. He left in a gray Ford.

Woman kidnapped by stranger: At 7:42 a.m. on Feb. 7 in the 27500 block of Pacific Highway S., a woman called police to report that she had been kidnapped. She told police that she got into a vehicle with an unknown man who offered to give her a ride home. Instead, the suspect drove around with her in the vehicle for several hours. She said he told her he would kill her if she tried to escape. The victim made her escape once it became daylight. She ran into McDonald’s to call police. The suspect left in a silver Cadillac and was not located.

Man finds burglar breaking in: At 7:55 a.m. on Feb. 7 in the 1500 block of SW Dash Point Rd., a homeowner woke up to sounds of banging from downstairs at his home. The victim went to investigate the noise and found a male trying to pry open his downstairs sliding door with a screwdriver. The suspect fled the area on foot. Officers responded and attempted a K9 track, but the suspect was not located. The investigation is ongoing.

Woman tells police boyfriend is possessed: At 9:10 a.m. on Feb. 7 in the 31500 block of First Ave. S., a woman called police to report that her sleeping boyfriend was possessed by a demon and had burned food in the kitchen. When police arrived, they found that the woman was intoxicated and her boyfriend was still sleeping. There was burnt food, but police determined that it was an oversight by the cook. No physical confrontation had occurred. The female requested that the male leave the apartment, and he obliged.

Man uses stun gun on woman and dog: At 10:43 p.m. on Feb. 7 in the 300 block of S. 314th Place, a woman reported that her boyfriend engaged in a verbal confrontation with her and had used a stun gun on her and her dog. Police found the male in the driveway when they arrived. He was detained while they investigated. The victim told police that her boyfriend had become upset and, when she asked him what was wrong, they began to yell at each other. He eventually grabbed her in the chest and neck area and shoved her.

They went to the living room and the dog began to bark as they yelled. The male then pulled out a stun gun and stunned the dog and then her. The male was arrested for assault, animal cruelty and exposing children to domestic violence. He was booked into SCORE jail.

Man in wheelchair found passed out on bus: At 1:20 a.m. on Feb. 6 in the 31600 block of 23rd Ave. S., a man was reported passed out in a King County Metro line bus. He was not responding to commands to exit the bus. He was in a wheelchair and had a cast on one of his feet. He appeared to be highly intoxicated and was unable to care for himself. He fell from his wheelchair and slept on the floor of the bus. He was involuntarily committed.

Man found with drugs while caring for child: At 3:17 p.m. on Feb. 6 in the 33900 block of 19th Ave. SW, officers were called for a welfare check near Fred Meyer and Saghalie Middle School. The person who called said they saw a male riding a bicycle with a 4-5-year-old child while carrying a baseball bat. Police made contact with the man and the child at the baseball fields nearby. A records check showed that he had two unconfirmed warrants. During the arrest, police discovered illegal narcotics on him. He told police that he may be overdosing on heroin and he requested medical aid, which he received. He was transported to St. Francis Hospital for further treatment. His son was placed into the custody of his grandparents.

Man assaults family members: At 7:14 p.m. on Feb. 6 in the 100 block of S. 337th Lane, police were called to a report of a physical domestic violence incident taking place. The suspect had gotten drunk during his anniversary and became angry after dropping some pizza. His wife said that he was not making sense while yelling at her. He then reached towards her, but she ran.

His 15-year-old niece attempted to stop him and he grabbed at her face and pulled her hair. He then pulled another female’s hair when she broke up his attack. He then grabbed his wife by the throat but did not strangle her. She fled into a bedroom and called police. He broke through the door and grabbed the 15 year old’s hair again. He then put the other female into a chokehold. Police found him outside and he was arrested. He was booked into SCORE jail.

Thief nabs purse: At 4:40 a.m. on Feb. 5 in the 34800 block of Pacific Highway S., a victim called to report a burglary. A woman had left her hotel room door open as she stepped outside to smoke. When she returned, she found her door closed and heard someone inside the room. When she entered the room, she saw that the back window was left open and her purse was missing.

Drunk daughter involuntarily committed: At 3:02 p.m. on Feb. 5 in the 31900 block of 42nd Ave. SW, a woman called police to report that he daughter had shown up at their house extremely intoxicated and was out of control. The daughter was crying, screaming and punching walls. The mother told police that the daughter was not welcome because of similar incidents. The daughter had climbed through the garage window and had cut herself in the process. Her family feared that they were going to be assaulted by her due to her intoxication and anger level. The daughter was involuntarily committed.

Man defrauded by accountant: At 11:29 a.m. on Feb. 4 in the 27900 block of Pacific Highway S., a man came into the Federal Way police station and told police that he had recently discovered that he had been a victim of fraud. He told police that his accountant had stolen approximately $22,000 from his business by diverting funds from Angie’s List into his own account. The accountant had also accepted jobs that the business owner never knew about and had taken the down payments. The case is currently active.

Man robbed in his home: At 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 4 in the 500 block of SW 368th St., police received a report of a burglary at a residential home. The victim told police that they were inside their home when a known acquaintance entered without permission. The suspect brandished a handgun and pointed it at the victim. The suspect then said, “Where is the stuff? Where is the money?” The victim hid in the back bedroom while the suspect took multiple electronic devices from multiple locations within the residence and then left.

Woman robbed at knife point: At 3:38 p.m. on Feb. 4 in the 600 block of SW Campus Drive, a woman called police to report that she had been robbed. The woman stated that a male approached her and produced a 3- to 4-inch blade knife and told her, “Give me anything you got.” She stated that she did not have much on her and did not give him anything. The male left on a bicycle.

Dumpster set ablaze behind business: At 3:20 p.m. on Feb. 4 in the 31400 block of Pacific Highway S., a dumpster fire was reported behind a business. The person who reported said they saw a man standing near the dumpster about 5-10 minutes before the fire was noticed. They did not see the man doing anything and soon lost sight of him. When they drove by, they saw the dumpster on fire. A manager described a transient male who had been trespassed three days prior that fit the description. There was minor cosmetic damage to the dumpster. The case is inactive pending further leads.

Thieves steal groceries: At 9:27 p.m. on Feb. 4 in the 34600 block of 1st Ave. S., a man was walking home from WinCo with his groceries when he was approached by two individuals. One of the individuals asked for a cigarette and the man did not say anything. He was then punched in his left eye and struck twice more. He was thrown to the ground and his groceries were taken. He later found the groceries after his assailants left them behind.

Woman sexually assaulted by man: At 9:57 p.m. on Feb. 4 in the 2300 block of SW 337th Place, a woman called police to report that she had been assaulted while walking home. The victim stated that she saw a male in the alley behind Safeway as she walked past on the sidewalk. The male followed her as she turned into an apartment complex. The male approached her from behind and groped her. The victim said she screamed, turned around and saw the male with his penis exposed and masturbating. The suspect then pushed her into a car and <span class="