DRUNK AND DISORDERLY: Police were called to the Diamond Lounge July 8 for a report of a possible fight in progress with three males and one female suspects. Upon contact from police, the individuals appeared intoxicated and were had “uncooperative attitudes.” The female suspect was especially refusing to follow orders and was yelling at one of the officers. Because she refused to comply or remain still, an officer took hold of her arm to hold her against her vehicle. She continued to resist and was placed in handcuffs and detained while police investigated. The male suspects began to cooperate with police, even as the female suspect continued screaming obscenities at the police. Interviews with witnesses revealed the female suspect had been causing problems in the bar, starting arguments with other female patrons of the bar and at one point spitting on one woman. The three men only appeared to be involved in trying to separate the female suspect from the other woman. The female suspect was cited for disorderly conduct and released to a sober friend.
BURGLARY: Officers on July 9 were dispatched to the 20700 block of 93rd Street East for a report of a burglary. The daughter of the homeowner, who was on vacation, stopped by the house to check on it and discovered the front door jamb broken and the home unsecured. The reporting party said much was moved, but it did not appear anything was taken. Police provided a theft inventory for the homeowner to fill out upon return.
RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT: Police on July 8 were dispatched to the Target parking lot for a report of three children, ages 6 months, 3 and 4, left in a vehicle on an 88-degree day. A witness had driven by the van and saw a young boy banging against the window, appearing to want out. Police asked the boy, who appeared to be sweating and scared, where his mother was and he said she was in the store. Store employees made an announcement for the mother, who appeared several minutes later with a shopping bag and asked where her 13-year-old daughter who was left with the kids was. The officer reports it was “obvious” that the woman was lying and an employee said the boy told them the sister was at home. When confronted, the mother changed her story and began crying and admitted she lied because she saw how upset the officer was and did want to go to jail. She was arrested and later released for reckless endangerment and the case was forwarded to Child Protective Services for review.
FALSE STATEMENTS: Police on patrol on South Island Drive witnessed a car with illegally tinted windows and pulled over the vehicle. The driver said the vehicle belonged to a family member and he could not find his Idaho license. A records check showed no record for either Washington or Idaho and when re-contacted to confirm, the driver changed his date of birth, though that still showed no record. After taking the driver to his residence, it was discovered that he had given his brother’s name because he did not have a license and did not want to go to jail. A check on his real name revealed he was driving with a suspended license and had a $2,500 warrant for it out of Tacoma. He was cited for the suspended license and making false statements as well as given an infraction for the windows and was transported to the Buckley jail.
PROWL: Police on July 10 were dispatched to the 9900 block of 198th Avenue Court East for a report of a vehicle prowl. The owner reported a GPS system was stolen from his unlocked vehicle overnight. Police are investigating.
POLICE FORCED ENTRY: Police were dispatched to the the 7700 block of Locust Avenue for a domestic disturbance in progress that originally came as a 911 hang-up. During the call, police heard a woman screaming and crying before it was disconnected. Upon arrival, the residents reused to answer the door and after several attempts and announcements police forced entry into the residence. At first the residents were uncooperative, but eventually worked with police. Neither side appeared to have been assaulted and both said it was a verbal dispute only. The woman called the police after the man she was locked out of the house after throwing her phone out a window and then going outside to retrieve it. Both were arrested and charged with obstructing a police officer. The female was released with a citation and the male was transported to the Puyallup jail where he was booked.
TEEN PROWLERS: Police in the early morning hours of July 10 were dispatched to the 8400 block of Locust Avenue where a resident reported seeing two teenage males break into a vehicle in the parking lot and take items before fleeing on bicycles. The witness said he saw the two boys use a slim jim to gain entry to a vehicle. Police contacted the vehicle owner and are investigating.
SHOPLIFTING: Officers were dispatched to the AM/PM on state Route 410 for shoplifting report. An unknown female suspect requested a pack of cigarettes and then ran out of the store without paying, where a male suspect was waiting. The two then ran off toward the Cedarview neighborhood. Police are investigating.
THEFT: Police on July 12 were dispatched to the 22100 block of state Route 410 for a report of a $1,000 tool stolen from a construction site. According to the report, a large compression hammer was stolen from a roadwork construction site over the weekend. Police are investigating.
RECKLESS BOATING: While on patrol July 10, members of the Marine Services Unit were flagged down by several boaters complaining of a reckless jet ski. Police later observed a jet ski traveling at a high rate of speed at unsafe distances to both other boats and the shore and intentionally spraying water on people on the shore. When contacted, the driver did not know he had to remain 100 feet from shore or other boats to operate at that speed and an inspection revealed he was missing several safety items. He was arrested for reckless boating and sent back to shore.
DUI: Police on patrol early on July 11 observed a vehicle on SR 410 traveling well above the speed limit, nearly rear-end another vehicle, make multiple lane changes without signaling and drift in and out of its lane. Upon contact, the driver appeared to be intoxicated and was slurring his words. After providing proof of insurance to the officer, the driver continued to look, explaining that he was looking for his proof of insurance. The officer reminded the driver that he had already given it to him. Soon after the officer returned the card, the driver handed it back, saying “here is my proof of insurance.” The officer again reminded the driver that he had already provided it. The driver failed several field sobriety tests and was arrested and transported to Puyallup Jail where he used several racial epithets. He also refused to take a breath test. The driver was cited for driving under the influence.
NICE HAT: Officers were dispatched to the 76 station on state Route 410 for a report of a teenage male taking an 18-pack of beer without paying. The employee was able to provide a description of the suspect, including a backward red baseball cap and eye color. The officer earlier in the evening contacted a suspect meeting that description regarding a fireworks complaint. Two hours later, a vehicle matching the description on the one used in the shoplifting incident was pulled over for a traffic stop and officers recognized one of the three people inside as the individual contacted about the fireworks complaint and matching the description of the suspect involved in the shoplifting, including the backwards red cap. The suspect denied he had been at the station. The employee was brought from the station to identify the suspect. As the individuals lined up at the back of the truck, the suspect removed his red baseball cap and placed it behind his back. The officer asked him to put it back on and he put it on with the brim forward. The officer asked him to put it on as he was wearing it when contacted and he complied. The witness immediately identified the suspect, who was trespassed from the 76. The case was forwarded to Remann Hall for possible charges.
DISORDERLY: An officer on assignment at Allan Yorke Park was flagged down by an adult male who reported that his kids were being harassed by another man in the park who appeared to have been drinking. According to the report, three teenagers were drawing on each other when the man, who appeared drunk, started making comments and told a 16-year-old female she could draw on him and then pointed to his genitals. The kids identified the man, who was arrested on a charge of disorderly conduct and was transported to jail for booking.
BURGLARY: Police on July 12 were dispatched to the 19600 block of 61st Street East for a report of a residential burglary. The residents returned home to find a garage door and sliding glass door open and their home appeared to have been rummaged through. Several items were missing, including a computer and printer, clothing, tools, extra sets of keys, and old license, a social security card and several personal items. Police are investigating.
POSSESSION: An officer on patrol July 12 noticed a disheveled man walking into the wooded area behind Fred Meyer. When he saw the patrol car, he acted like he was not going into the woods. Police contacted the individual, who smelled strongly of unburnt marijuana. When asked about it by police, he denied having any on him, but changed his story as police started to search, revealing a bag of in his pocket. He was arrested and transported to the Buckley jail where he was booked for unlawful possession of marijuana.
A “LAZY AND STUPID” FATHER: Police were called to the Walmart parking lot July 13 for a report of a 28-month-old child left in a car on a 73-degree day. Several witness stated the child had been left alone for more than 15 minutes. The windows were left open about three inches and one of the witnesses reached in and unlocked the door to remove the child. When police arrived, the child was with her father, who said he left the child in the car because he was “lazy and stupid.” The daughter appeared to be OK and the case was forwarded to the prosecutor for review of charges of abandonment of a dependent person.
