— from the Sheriff’s Office —
On Sunday, December 22, 2013 at about 10:20 p.m. a home invasion robbery was reported in the Rosario area on Orcas Island. The victims reported that a masked man forced entry into their home while armed with an assault rifle and demanded money.
The suspect was recognized by the victims, and he fled when the victims called him by name. No shots were fired, and the victims were not physically harmed. Responding deputies were unable to find the suspect during the night.
Monday morning, the suspect, a 25 year old Eastsound man contacted deputies at the Sheriff’s Office in Eastsound. He was arrested without incident and lodged in jail on charges of Burglary in the First Degree with a Firearm, Attempted Robbery in the First Degree, Assault in the First Degree with a Firearm, and Malicious Mischief.
The investigation continues.
Who identified the weapon as an assault rifle?
Assault weapon? Good question… However isn’t any weapon used in such a situation considered an assault weapon? A club, a flashlight, knife or gun? If by chance they’re referring to a weapon of war such as an M16-AK47 etc… those aren’t legal to own- not that any criminal would care. Such weapons have rarely been used in any known incident for many years.
Once again the identity of the suspect involved has not been divulged. Which of course I understand… We have to protect the law breakers- criminals for should they be properly identified they wouldn’t be able to easily continue with their chosen occupation once released. Living on an island requires we respect everyones privacy… It’s just the right- oops I mean “Left” thing to do.
True assault weapons are not legal to own in this state, which is why I was hoping it was a mis-print and not the hyped-up reporting you see from mainstream media. I hope this site tries to improve their knowledge and not use these hype words that the msm is so fond of.
Hi Cameron, just want to remind our readers that part of Community Journalism is crediting the source of our news articles — in this case, the San Juan County Sheriff’s office. If we want to change wording, we always get permission from the original source.
Margie Doyle, Publisher, Orcas Issues, News & Views.