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Children call police after being left home alone for hours This month’s…
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Police Blotter The following is a sample from the Federal Way police log:
Home alone: At 1:15 a.m., on April 29,
at an undisclosed block of SW 319th Lane, a 7-year-old child called police to inform them that his mother had left him and a four-yearold sibling alone for a number of hours. The report notes the mother arrived back at home while police were still on the scene.
Hundreds turn out for Comcast Cares Day FROM STAFF REPORTS
Nearly 400 volunteers showed up for Comcast Cares Day on April 26 at Camp Kilworth in Federal Way. Federal Way volunteers helped install new flag poles, they laid park and gravel, replaced fire bowl benches, cut grass and brush, painted signs, repaired fencing and an obstacle course and replaced picnic table tops. The Federal Way volunteers were part of 2,300 volunteers in total who gave their time and energy around the state as part of the Comcast Cares program. The work at Camp Kilworth was organized by staff from Comcast’s field office in Auburn, which serves South King County. They also helped arrange for 26 people to do prep work before the big day on April 26. “We are so thankful of the work that Comcast employees and Scout volunteers completed,” said Camp Kilworth caretaker Kristina Miller. “Thousands of hours were donated to help us prepare for Scouts attending camp this summer and throughout the year.”
National Safe Boating Week starts May 17 FROM STAFF REPORTS
Boating safety advocates across the U.S. and Canada are teaming up to promote safe and responsible boating, including consistent life jacket wear each and every time boaters are on the water, during National Safe Boating Week, held from May 17-23. National Safe Boating Week is the official launch of the 2014 North American Safe Boating
Woman cited for DUI after narrowly avoiding crash: At 1:42
a.m., on May 4, in the 35000 block of 21st Ave. SW, a woman was stopped and cited for DUI after narrowly missing an active patrol officer’s vehicle. The report notes the woman was transferred to Fife because of outstanding warrants she had there.
Woman robbed of cellphone and purse after getting off of bus: At 12:27 a.m., on May 4, in the 31000 block of Pacific Highway S., a woman was robbed of her cellphone and purse by two unknown male suspects. According to the report, the woman got off the bus and was
Campaign. This year-long campaign promotes safe and responsible boating and the value of voluntary life jacket wear by recreational boaters through the national theme, “Wear It!” “Every day I hear about the grim consequences of not wearing a life jacket while boating,” Rachel Johnson said, the executive director of the National Safe Boating Council. “You can still have fun on the water while choosing to always wear a life jacket and boating responsibly.” Johnson is also the lead organization for the “Wear It!” campaign. The National Safe Boating Council created a new public service announcement - “Love the Life!” - sharing the experience of two families and a dog as they spend the day boating and fishing. Watch the PSA at www. youtube.com/user/OutreachNSBC. U.S. Coast Guard statistics show that drowning was the reported cause of death in almost threefourths of recreational boating fatalities in 2012, and that 85 percent of those who drowned were not wearing life jackets. “Accidents on the water happen much too fast to reach and put on a stowed life jacket,” said John Johnson, the chief executive officer of the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. “It’s important that everyone consistently wears a life jacket while on the water and always boats responsibly.” The North American Safe Boating Campaign “Wear It!” unites the efforts of a wide variety of boating safety advocates, including the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, Canadian Safe Boating Council and many members of the National Safe Boating Council. The campaign is produced with a grant from the Sports Fish Restoration and Boat-
approached by the first man, who asked to use her cellphone. The woman complied, and handed it over, at which point the man began running. While this was happening, the second unknown male suspect grabbed the woman’s purse, which the report notes had been left unattended by the woman.
Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club burglarized: At 3:07 a.m.,
on May 4, in the 3500 block of SW 320th St., employees at the Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club reported unknown suspects had burglarized the facility. According to the report, the unknown suspects made off with $500.
ing Trust Fund, administered by the U.S. Coast Guard. For more information, visit SafeBoatingCampaign.com, and follow “Wear It!” at twitter.com/ BoatingCampaign and facebook.com/SafeBoatCampaign.
Erik Honda graduates from Iowa Law Enforcement Academy FROM STAFF REPORTS
Erik Honda, son of Federal Way City Councilwoman Susan Honda and husband Bruce Honda, was part of the 255th graduating class of the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. Honda’s graduation ceremony took place on April 18, and he will now serve with the city of Dubuque Police Department. According to information provided by his family, Honda is a 2002 graduate of Decatur High School, and attended the University of Dubuque, where he was a wrestler. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in special education from the university and
Man assaulted by sisters: At 2:09
a.m., on May 2, in the 35000 block of 21st Ave. SW, a man reported that he was assaulted by his three sisters during an alcoholfueled argument.
Apartment complex resident causes disturbance: At 1:00 p.m.,
on May 3, in the 1900 block of SW Campus Drive, numerous residents of the Cascade Ridge apartments reported that a woman, who is a resident of the apartments, was yelling at and assaulting other residents of the complex. According to the report, when officers arrived, a number of residents approached them to inform them that the woman had slapped them when they
notes the man was so intoxicated he thought he was in Seattle. The man was eventually transported to St. Francis Hospital.
Shoplifting “team” nabbed in the act: At 1:03 p.m., on May 3, in the
31000 block of Pacific Highway S., a “husband and wife team” were detained for attempting to shoplift a number of items from an Albertson’s store.
Woman robbed: At an undisclosed time, on May 2, in the 33000 block of 7th Pl SW, a woman was robbed by an unknown male suspect. According to the report, the “victim was approached by an unknown black male and thrown to the ground, causing injury to the victim’s right elbow.” The suspect then “forcibly removed a Coach wristlet/purse and walked away.”
Drunken man passes out in woman’s yard: At 1:26 a.m., on May
Man skips out on cab fare, leaves ID in cab: At 2:49 a.m., on
2, in the 700 block of S. 313th St., a woman reported that an unknown male had passed out in her front yard. According to the report, upon police arrival, police discovered the man to be heavily intoxicated, to the point that he had urinated in his pants. The report
April 30, at the intersection of S. 288th and Military Road S., a man ran out on a cab fare of $65.80. According to the report, the man left his valid photo ID with the cab driver, and was going to be cited for his failure to pay through the mail.
in 2010 added a masters degree in special education from Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa. He currently lives in the city of Dubuque with his wife Kourtney, and their 3-yearold son Tatum.
BECU Announces the Annual People Helping People Awards FROM STAFF REPORTS
BECU is now accepting nominations for the second year of its “People Helping People Awards.” These awards “recognize and honor BECU members and local non-profits supported by the membership in the Puget Sound area.” According to BECU, “from now until the end of May, BECU members can nominate their favorite local non-profits to receive one of sixteen $5,000 Community Benefit Awards.” Semi-finalists will also have a chance to receive an additional $5,000 People’s Choice Award, which will go to the non-profit organization that receives the most popular votes during an open vote period from
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attempted to talk with her. The report also notes that at one point, the troublemaking woman was naked and throwing various items from her apartment. The report indicates the woman was eventually placed under arrest by police.