NOT YOUR TABS: An officer on patrol Feb. 16 on state Route 410 ran a records check of the vehicle in front of him which showed the vehicle’s registration expired in 2005, despite a 2011 tab on the license plate. The driver said he was borrowing the car and did not know anything about the tabs. The driver was also discovered to be driving with a suspended license. He was cited for DWLS, expired tabs over two months, switched or altered tabs and no proof of insurance.
SUSPENDED: Officers on routine patrol Feb. 19 observed a vehicle traveling west on state Route 410 make a left turn across the cross-hatched center divider lane and into an entrance to the Fred Meyer parking lot designed for entrance from the eastbound direction. Upon contact, the driver identified himself with a punched license and said he did not have a license because it was suspended. He said he made the turn because he was lazy. The driver also had two warrants for his arrest issued by Fife, one for marijuana possession and one for animal violations. He was cited for driving with a suspended license and for crossing a cross hatch divider. He was transported to the Puyallup jail and transferred to the Fife Police Department.
KEYED: Police on Feb. 20 were dispatched to the 18500 block of Bonney Lake Boulevard East for a report of several cars scratched during the night. The reporting party gave the police a suspect and reported that the suspect came into the house uninvited and caused a scene after he and friends returned from a bar. The suspect allegedly damaged four vehicles and was seen with a screwdriver around the time of the incident. The suspect initially denied being involved but eventually admitted to scratching the cars as well as removing several items from the house. She was transported to the Buckley jail and booked on two counts of domestic violence/malicious mischief, two counts of malicious mischief and one count of possession of stolen goods.
FRAUD: Police on Feb. 24 took a report of fraudulent activity on a resident’s bank account. According to the resident, an unauthorized charge of more than $106 was made on Feb. 18. Police provided a report and are investigating.
SHOPLIFTING AND RESISTING: Police on Feb. 25 were dispatched to Target for a report of a shoplift in progress. Store security witnessed a female suspect concealing items in a trash can, removing tags and switching the label on the trash can. Security also advised of a “look out” in the parking lot. After store security took the suspect into custody, the vehicle was seen pulling away. The officer located the vehicle leaving the lot and conducted a traffic stop. The driver appeared nervous and when asked why he left his passenger at the store he said he was going for cigarettes. The subject became belligerent after he was told his passenger was detained on suspicion of theft and could not provide a license, but admitted it was suspended. He was advised he was under arrest and police asked him to exit the vehicle three times and he did not comply. When the officer ordered him out of the car, he yelled rapidly exited the vehicle, swearing and taking an aggressive stance. Officers ordered him to turn around and he continued to resist. The officer noted a “crazed look in his eyes” and that he appeared as if he was going to fight. Both officers on the scene deployed their Tasers as they attempted to get the suspect to place his hands behind his back. As the officers struggled to handcuff the suspect he continued to fight. Once the cuffs were on, he continued to kick at officers while they tried to search him. Inside, the total of the items the suspect attempted to leave the store with totaled $1,112. She admitted to trying to steal the items and also identified the vehicle and first name of the driver. The female suspect was transported to Pierce County Jail and booked on a second-degree theft charge. The male driver was transported to the Puyallup jail and booked on charges of driving with a suspended license and resisting arrest.
THEFT: Police on March 1 were called to the 21400 block of state Route 410 for a report of a tow dolly missing from a business. Police are investigating.
