Sheriff’s Report | October 28 – November 3, 2020

||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE |||

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28
20-009209 Attempted Suicide 14:15:09 10/28/20
Deputies on Orcas responded to a suicidal subject near Eastsound. The person was located, help was given and a report was taken.

20-009210 Fraud 14:16:57 10/28/20
An Orcas resident reported that his identity was used fraudulently. A report was taken.

20-009220 Traffic Stop 21:06:45 10/28/20
A San Juan Deputy stopped a vehicle for failing to stop at a stop sign. During the traffic stop, the driver fled on foot and was quickly apprehended. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence and obstructing a law enforcement officer and was booked into jail.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29
20-009231 Accident-HitRun 10:21:27 10/29/20
A Deputy of Orcas Island was dispatched to an accident in Eastsound. The accident happened on private property and parties involved had exchanged information. An information report was filed.

20-009246 Theft 18:06:10 10/29/20
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a theft complaint. An investigation commenced.

20-009247 Overdose 18:16:18 10/29/20
Deputies on Orcas Island, along with Orcas Fire and EMS personnel responded to a suicidal subject. The subject was transported to Peace Island Medical Center.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30
20-009262 Malicious Mischief 09:02:59 10/30/20
A Lopez resident reported damage to a political sign that was caused by a vehicle driving off the roadway.

20-009270 Welfare Check 10:40:22 10/30/20
A Lopez Deputy performed a welfare check after the involved person’s friend became concerned for their well-being. All was well.

20-009294 Domestic Dispute or Assault 22:25:59 10/30/20
San Juan Deputies responded to a fight disturbance between friends. One involved person agreed to leave to resolve the situation. A report was taken.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31
20-009315 Traffic Stop 13:18:21 10/31/20
A Lopez Island Deputy attempted to stop an unlicensed dirt bike being driven down Center Rd. The driver fled, leading the Deputy on a short vehicle pursuit before the rider abandoned the dirt bike and fled on foot into the woods. A suspect is being sought on felony eluding charges.

20-009318 Domestic Dispute or Assault 14:30:47 10/31/20
A Deputy was dispatched to a Domestic in the Friday Harbor area. The Deputies contacted the involved people. After interviewing those involved, the incident was found to be verbal only. Report taken.

20-009340 Noise Complaint /not dogs 23:49:16 10/31/20
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a noise complaint. The property owner was issued a notice of infraction for violation of the San Juan County Noise Ordinance.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1
20-009352 Accident-NonInj 15:10:45 11/01/20
A Lopez Island Deputy took a report of a minor vehicle collision that had occurred on October 30 on private property.

20-009358 Heart Problem 15:58:11 11/01/20
Deputies transported the San Juan County Coroner to Shaw Island for a death investigation.

20-009357 Accident-NonInj 17:05:58 11/01/20
San Juan Deputy responded to a two-car minor collision in a business parking lot. The Deputy assisted with an exchange of information for the involved parties.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2
20-009372 Communications Problem 09:45:14 11/02/20
A Friday Harbor Deputy responded to a Communications call reported by a person in the lobby of the Sheriff’s Office. After speaking with the reporting party it was found that no crime was committed and an informational report was made.

20-009373 Accident-HitRun 10:01:58 11/02/20
A Deputy responded to a delayed, walk-in report of a Hit & Run with damage to private property. The driver of the vehicle came back to the location and reported the damage to the property owner. Damages being settled by the involved parties and an informational report made.

20-009376 Accident-NonInj 10:42:56 11/02/20
A Deputy on Orcas responded to an accident with no injury near Sea Acres. Photographs and a report were taken. The at fault driver was issued an infraction and released on scene and will be contacted by the courts for driving on a suspended license.

20-009379 Vehicle Prowl 12:20:55 11/02/20
A Deputy on Orcas was dispatched to a callback of stolen plates near Eastsound. The plates have been entered as stolen and a report was taken. There are no suspects at this time.

20-009380 Found Property 12:56:18 11/02/20
A hiker on Lopez Hill found an etched glass crystal along a trail and turned it over to a Deputy hoping it can be reconnected with its rightful owner. The property was collected as found property pending identification and claim by the owner.

20-009382 Found Property 13:38:18 11/02/20
A Lopez Island Deputy was called to pick up a cell phone that had been found at the Lopez Ferry Terminal and had gone unclaimed. The owner was located and claimed the phone the following day.

20-009385 Found Property 14:11:30 11/02/20
A Deputy responded to a found property call in Friday Harbor. The caller found a live shot gun round and wanted to turn it in to be disposed. The property was entered into the property room for disposal. Report made.

20-009388 Accident-HitRun 17:16:30 11/02/20
Deputies responded, along with Orcas Fire and EMS personnel, to a reported injury accident. It was later determined a vehicle struck a parked vehicle and left the scene. The suspect vehicle and driver were not identified.

20-009395 Found Property 19:36:51 11/02/20
A citizen turned in found property to San Juan Deputies – a gift bag with two sweaters that she found in the library parking lot. The items were submitted into evidence as found property.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3
20-009408 Mental Health 07:41:52 11/03/20
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of a person with alleged mental health issues. After an interesting and pleasant chat with the individual, it was determined that he was not a threat to himself or others at this time and the Deputy cleared the call. Informational report completed.

20-009410 Trouble Unknown 09:45:00 11/03/20
A Lopez Island Deputy was sent to a 911 hang up call. On arrival, no emergency was found. Phone issues are believed responsible. The customer was asked to have the phone company check/repair the lines.

20-009411 Accident-HitRun 10:09:38 11/03/20
A Deputy responded to a report of an alleged Hit & Run in Friday Harbor. The information was gathered, there are no witnesses, no suspect information, & no workable leads. Report completed.

20-009412 Found Property 10:29:04 11/03/20
A Deputy responded to a walk-in report of a found pocketknife in Friday Harbor. An owner was unable to be located and the pocketknife was submitted into the property & evidence room per policy. Report made.

20-009413 Fraud 10:34:33 11/03/20
A Deputy responded to a report of a Fraud where the reporting person was scammed out of money via an online fraud scam. There is no workable suspect information and the location from which the scam originated is unknown. Report completed for the person to give to their bank.