Federal Way man accused of break-in, attempted kidnapping of girl in Oregon

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LINCOLN CITY, Ore. - A Federal Way man was arrested in Oregon after police say he broke into a home and tried to kidnap a 10-year-old girl before being stopped by her father, then later fought with an officer in a hospital parking lot.

The drama unfolded at about 10:40 p.m. Wednesday in the 1200 block of NW 13th Street in Lincoln City, Ore..

Police say Joshua Hawkins, 33, of Federal Way, had gotten into the home through its unlocked front door and was in its kitchen when the family’s 10-year-old daughter walked in.

→ Police said Hawkins tried to grab the girl and told her she was a victim of human trafficking.

The girl broke free and ran to her parents. The girl’s father was able to physically detain Hawkins until police arrived.

Police said Hawkins had burglary tools and several hard, plastic zip-ties that were about 18 inches long. They said he appeared to be under the influence of drugs, so they took him to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital to be checked out.

After doctors released him, an officer was taking Hawkins back to a police car when Hawkins was somehow able to get out of his handcuffs and start fighting with the officer.

With the help of an emergency room staff member, police got Hawkins into custody.

No one was injured.

Hawkins faces charges of first-degree burglary, attempted kidnapping, possession of burglary tools, attempting to escape, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.