Sheriff’s Report | April 1 – 6, 2026

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

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1
26-001773 Communications Problem 09:11:50 04/01/26
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a scam attempt. The Deputy learned that a new scam involves the scammer calling and claiming to have your family member held hostage until you pay a ransom. The scammer isn’t aware you live on an island and will claim they have your loved one on the mainland.

26-001776 Weapons Noise 10:47:41 04/01/26
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a weapons noise incident on Waldron Island. The Deputy learned that the reporting party only wanted the incident documented and did not want the Sheriff’s Office to investigate. Please be mindful of the San Juan County noise ordinance.

26-001781 Civil Problem 11:41:22 04/01/26
A Friday Harbor female was transported to the hospital for a mental health evaluation.

THURSDAY, APRIL 2
26-001795 Overdose 03:17:51 04/02/26
A Deputy on Orcas Island assisted Orcas Island Fire and Rescue with an overdose patient. The patient was flown off island for further treatment.

26-001796 Fraud 09:10:00 04/02/26
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a fraud incident on Shaw Island. The Deputy learned that the savvy citizen was not fooled by the scammer and did not send any money. The Sheriff’s Office would like to remind you that someone calling you for money may be a scam.

26-001809 Citizen Assist 18:26:18 04/02/26
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a citizen needing assistance in the Olga area. The Deputy learned that a civil dispute of assets was the citizen’s concern. The Deputy provided resources and the incident was documented.

FRIDAY, APRIL 3
26-001819 Traffic Hazard 10:49:34 04/03/26
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a traffic hazard on Crescent Beach Dr. The Deputy discovered a disabled vehicle in the middle of the road on a blind corner. The driver arrived at the scene with a gas can and was subsequently arrested for driving with a suspended license.

26-001829 Fraud 14:11:57 04/03/26
A Lopez resident reported their checks were stolen somewhere in the U.S. mail system and sold on the dark web.

26-001835 Found Property 15:19:00 04/03/26
A concerned citizen turned in a small coin purse that was found near a local business on North Beach Rd and A. St in Eastsound. A Deputy received the purse from the citizen and turned it into evidence for safe keeping.

26-001848 Structure Fire 22:27:02 04/03/26
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a structure fire near the West Beach area. The Deputy assisted Orcas Fire and Rescue, and the incident was documented.

SATURDAY, APRIL 4
26-001854 Fraud 13:19:36 04/04/26
A Lopez resident report fraud. A report was completed. Do not ever send large amounts of cash through the mail or send a large amount of gift cards to people you don’t know. It is a scam, every time. There is no way to retrieve the lost funds.

26-001855 Domestic Dispute or Assault 14:14:14 04/04/26
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of a domestic incident. After contacting both and an uninvolved individual, the incident was determined to be verbal in nature. The incident was documented.

SUNDAY, APRIL 5
26-001876 Wanted Person 19:44:26 04/05/26
A Deputy on Orcas Island encountered an individual with an active warrant for their arrest. The individual was arrested and transported to jail without incident.

MONDAY, APRIL 6
26-001881 Mental Health 10:58:14 04/06/26
Deputies on Orcas responded to a complaint of someone yelling in the woods. Subject was contacted and declined assistance.

26-001893 Mental Health 14:34:55 04/06/26
A Deputy on Orcas responded to a missing juvenile. The juvenile was located by family on another island.

26-001896 Controlled Substance Problem 16:09:19 04/06/26
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of found drugs. The Deputy took possession of the suspected methamphetamine and vehicle prowl tools and secured them into evidence. A report was completed.

26-001901 Theft 17:39:39 04/06/26
A Deputy on San Juan Island located an individual who had stolen food and alcohol from Kings Market not long after being released from the San Juan County Jail. The individual was taken into custody and booked into jail before they were able to get on the ferry home. A report was completed.