Sheriff’ Report | August 23 – 29, 2017

— from San Juan County Sheriff’s Office —

August 23, 2017
17-005766 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 10:49:46 08/23/17
A Deputy spoke with a Decatur Island resident on 08/23/17 regarding a dispute with a neighbor. No formal enforcement action was required. A report was completed.

17-005771 Harassment 13:21:20 08/23/17
A Deputy spoke with a Lopez Island visitor regarding a harassment complaint. She reported that a male made her feel uncomfortable when he repeatedly showed up at her work place and made unwanted advancements on her. The male was contacted and he agreed to cease and avoid her work places.

17-005778 Court Order Violation 15:08:34 08/23/17
A Deputy received a report of a possible violation of release conditions on a subject.

17-005784 Fraud 16:59:08 08/23/17
A Lopez Island couple reported that someone had attempted to scam them out of money in a telephone ruse indicating that their grandson was in jail and they needed to post his bail. No money changed hands, and checking further, their grandson was found at his jobsite.

17-005786 Theft 17:58:56 08/23/17
I was dispatched to station 21 (45 Lavender Ln) for a theft call. A patient who had walked into the station for a bee sting reported to the EMS personnel that her wallet had been stolen. They recommended she call dispatch and have a report taken.

17-005787 Attempted Suicide 18:09:32 08/23/17
A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a juvenile runaway. The juvenile was entered into the system as a runaway. The location of the juvenile is unknown at this time.

17-005790 Citizen Dispute 19:41:37 08/23/17
A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a citizen dispute. The Deputy contacted both of the people involved in the dispute. This report is for information only.

17-005792 Burglary – Residential 21:01:28 08/23/17
A Lopez Island deputy responded to a burglary after an island resident returned home to find things different around the house. The house was checked and no intruder remained inside. A report was taken.

August 24, 2017
17-005805 Wanted Person 12:14:37 08/24/17
A Lopez deputy located a wanted person with two local warrants at a boat ramp. The subject was taken into custody without incident.

17-005812 Wanted Person 14:58:58 08/24/17
A wanted person was seen in Friday Harbor. The subject was contacted, arrested and booked into jail, pending a court hearing.

17-005813 Accident-HitRun 15:11:44 08/24/17
A Friday Harbor truck driver was passing the library and an older blue Volvo station wagon pulled out and struck his right front wheel, damaging the bearings. The Volvo did not stop and headed north on Beaverton Valley Rd. The truck driver got a partial license plate of AW(Zor7)92?5. Investigation continue.

17-005815 Boating Accident Injury 15:17:09 08/24/17
Deputies responded along with State Fish and Wildlife Police to a report of a boating accident with injuries in the area of Spencer Spit State Park. Victim was flown to the mainland for treatment and a boating accident report was taken.

17-005814 Harassment 15:41:32 08/24/17
A Deputy received a harassment complaint from a Decatur Island resident.

17-005818 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 16:22:46 08/24/17
A deputy received a phone call from a female who wished to report an unwanted advance she received from a male subject at the San Juan Island Hostel.

August 25, 2017
17-005831 Fraud 10:27:49 08/25/17
A Lopez deputy took a theft complaint involving a ferry ticket exchange. An information report was taken.

17-005850 Accident-NonInj 19:58:10 08/25/17
An Orcas Deputy responded to a one car collision on Obstruction Pass Rd. Further investigation found that the driver was driving under the influence and the driver was arrested for DUI. Accident report and Incident report completed and case forwarded to the court.

17-005854 Mental Health 23:57:24 08/25/17
A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a person that was wanting to hurt themselves. The person was taken to the hospital for an evaluation.

August 26, 2017
17-005872 Court Order Violation 18:48:21 08/26/17
A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of an order violation. The Deputy was unable to prove that the violation took place at this time. This case is still under investigation.

17-005876 Unwanted Person 20:02:57 08/26/17
A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of an unwanted person at a hotel. The Deputy removed the person from the premises. This report is for information only.

17-005882 Area Check 21:42:27 08/26/17
An Orcas Island Deputy cited a vessel moored at a county dock after dark.

17-005883 Runaway Juvenile 22:03:03 08/26/17
A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a juvenile runaway. The juvenile was entered into the system as a runaway. It is unknown where the juvenile is at this time.

August 27, 2017
17-005897 Harassment 09:06:40 08/27/17
A Friday Harbor citizen reported harassing texts from her ex-husband. She stated he had moved away, wanting nothing to do with her and their daughter, but was now sending threatening texts about taking the daughter. The victim just wanted it reported, pending an anti-harassment order.

17-005901 Area Check 13:19:31 08/27/17
SJC Deputies recognized a subject who was believed to have a felony warrant out of Mount Vernon WA in Eastsound. The male was contacted and was confirmed to be the subject. The male subject was arrested, transported and booked into jail in Friday Harbor.

17-005905 Parking Problem 15:27:54 08/27/17
A Lopez deputy was dispatched for vehicles left unattended in the ferry line. Infractions were issued.

17-005909 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 17:21:27 08/27/17
A Deputy was contacted about a suspicious circumstance. It was reported that someone has been entering their home while they are gone during the week. This case is still under investigation.

17-005918 Attempted Suicide 19:24:39 08/27/17
A deputy was dispatched to an Attempted Suicide in the Friday Harbor area. The reporting deputy arrived and transported one to the hospital for evaluation.

August 28, 2017
17-005937 Theft 08:36:00 08/28/17
A Friday Harbor resident reported theft of their bike some time the night before. The bike was left unlocked in town and was found missing this morning. There are no suspects at this time.

17-005949 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 15:08:06 08/28/17
A Deputy responded to an office in Friday Harbor reference suspicious circumstances. Reporting party wanted to report the
smell of chemicals in the office.

17-005958 Weapons Noise 18:21:35 08/28/17
A Lopez Island resident reported hearing rapid fire gunshots in the vicinity of the Lopez Hill Preserve. The shooter was located, safely target shooting on private property. No further action was taken.

17-005968 Accident-Injury, Traffic 21:35:26 08/28/17
A Lopez Island man was arrested for DUI after failing to negotiate a curve on Ferry Rd and crashing into the ditch. The driver, alone in the vehicle suffered minor injuries in the crash.

17-005971 Court Order Violation 22:27:06 08/28/17
A Deputy was dispatched to Order Violation that occurred in Friday Harbor. After further investigation the respondent to the order was taken in custody for violating it.

August 29, 2017
17-005987 Theft 11:17:54 08/29/17
A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a theft of a bicycle. The bike was entered into the system as stolen. There are no suspects at this time.

17-005988 Harassment 11:18:22 08/29/17
An Orcas Island Deputy was assigned a harassment case. A report was taken.

17-005990 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 12:57:38 08/29/17
A Deputy responded to a Lopez Island residence for a suspicious circumstance complaint after two former friends had a dispute over a vehicle that was subsequently moved from one property to another’s property without permission. The land owner did not file a complaint. A report was completed.

17-005995 Traffic Hazard 14:26:00 08/29/17
A Lopez Island Deputy responded to a traffic hazard complaint in the 1300 block of Center Road. It was determined a trailer carrying a boat lost a wheel at a blind curve on the road. The trailer owner made repairs and removed the trailer. He was subsequently issued a ticket for faulty equipment.

17-006000 Trouble Unknown 16:41:53 08/29/17
Deputies responded to a residence in Friday Harbor reference a possible Domestic. Parties were contacted. Case Active.

17-006005 Found Property 17:23:56 08/29/17
A Lopez Island man was notified by another property owner that items belonging to him had been found hidden in a house being prepared for sale. The man had originally reported the items stolen in a burglary in 2013.

17-006006 Accident-HitRun 17:36:18 08/29/17
An Idaho couple reported that their car had been damaged in a Lopez Island parking lot. They provided possible suspect information. That subject was contacted and interviewed. No enforcement action was taken.