Hypodermic Syringe Found in Sunken Park

— from Sheriff Rob Nou —

A used hypodermic syringe was found discarded Thursday in Sunken Park [in downtown Friday Harbor]. The discovery was reported to the Sheriff’s Office and the syringe promptly removed and properly discarded by the responding deputy. Any used syringe poses a potential health risk and bio hazard to anyone not properly handling it.

The Town, members of the community and the Sheriff’s Office have worked hard to make Sunken Park a family-friendly, safe environment in town. Drug use in any park will absolutely not be tolerated. With summer beginning, our parks and public spaces must be safe for residents and visitors to enjoy.

The deputies are making regular checks in efforts to deter and address issues in the parks. Work with us by reporting suspicious and illegal activities. Our parks and public spaces are for all to enjoy. Let’s continue to work together to keep them safe.