Sheriff’s Report | April 8 – 14, 2020

— from San Juan County Sheriff’s Office —

Wednesday, April 8, 2020
20-002443 Citizen Dispute 14:07:48 04/08/20
An Orcas Deputy was dispatched to a Citizen Dispute near Eastsound. After an investigation was completed it was deemed a civil matter.

20-002444 Vicious Animal 14:42:35 04/08/20
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to an animal problem. The reporting party’s dog had been injured by a neighbor’s dog. The investigation is ongoing, and a report was taken.

20-002445 Welfare Check 15:18:06 04/08/20
An Orcas Deputy was asked to do a welfare check in Eastsound. The person was found in good standings and did not want medical help.

20-002446 Domestic Dispute or Assault 16:39:12 04/08/20
San Juan Deputies responded to a report of domestic violence in Friday Harbor. The suspect was arrested for two order violations, burglary 1st degree, unlawful imprisonment, interfering with the reporting of domestic violence and DWLS 3rd degree.

20-002448 Citizen Dispute 18:37:13 04/08/20
Deputies responded to a domestic dispute between two persons. The male half was attempting to retreat while the female half continued to follow the victim, throwing items at him. The female was arrested and processed for Disorderly Conduct Domestic Violence.

Thursday, April 9, 2020
20-002465 Civil Problem 13:40:33 04/09/20
A San Juan Deputy was dispatched to a report of civil issue. All parties were contacted and came to an agreement.

20-002471 Controlled Substance Problem 15:33:30 04/09/20
A Deputy on San Juan impounded a vehicle for a narcotic investigation. Search warrant completed, report made.

20-002472 Citizen Assist 18:02:45 04/09/20
A Deputy investigated a complaint that a resident saw a juvenile go onto an unavailable neighbor’s undeveloped property and dump trash. It was determined the juvenile dumped cat box waste and that he believed he was on his property when he dumped the waste. There was insufficient evidence of a crime.

20-002477 Threats 21:59:07 04/09/20
Deputies responded to a reported threats complaint. Further investigation revealed probable cause that a female suspect had committed the crime of criminal harassment. The case has been forwarded to the San Juan County Prosecutors office for charging decisions.

Friday, April 10, 2020
20-002479 Domestic Dispute or Assault 06:13:29 04/10/20
A Deputy was dispatched to a Domestic in the San Juan Island area. The Deputy arrived and contacted the involved people. The incident was verbal only and no crime had been committed. Report taken.

20-002480 Domestic Dispute or Assault 06:57:43 04/10/20
Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance on Lopez Island. The disturbance was verbal in nature and the two parties separated for the night.

20-002486 Malicious Mischief 09:54:01 04/10/20
A Deputy was dispatched to a Malicious Mischief in the Friday Harbor area. The Deputy contacted the caller who reported items had been knocked over and damaged. Report taken.

20-002487 Fraud 10:42:59 04/10/20
A Deputy on Orcas Island was dispatched to a theft in Eastsound. A report was filed.

20-002489 Civil Problem 11:42:25 04/10/20
An Orcas Deputy responded to a civil matter near Eastsound. Information was given and an informational report was taken.

20-002502 Litter/Pollution/Public Health 14:46:55 04/10/20
Ag Deputy was dispatched to a Littering call in the San Juan Island area. The Deputy arrived and took photos of the item. Report taken.

20-002508 Traffic Enforcement 16:22:50 04/10/20
An Orcas Deputy conducted traffic enforcement for a vehicle out of gas near Olga. Once the road was clear the Deputy left the area.

20-002513 Illegal Burning 17:09:47 04/10/20
An Orcas Deputy responded to a possible illegal burn near Eastsound. After an investigation it was deemed everything was safe.

20-002514 Found Property 17:47:50 04/10/20
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of found property. A report was made.

20-002521 Citizen Assist 22:53:58 04/10/20
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a report of a stolen bicycle. The bicycle was later located in the area where the person last saw it. Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the temporary loss of the bicycle.

Saturday, April 11, 2020
20-002526 Business or License Problem 08:52:59 04/11/20
A Deputy on Orcas Island was dispatched to a complainant of a business in Eastsound operating in violation of the Governors Proclamation #20-25. The business was closed. An information report was filed.

20-002534 Court Order Violation 11:33:11 04/11/20
A Lopez Island Deputy was called to investigate a trespass at a business. The suspect was contacted and warned to stay off the premises. A report was taken.

20-002537 Civil Problem 12:27:15 04/11/20
An Orcas Deputy made a callback on a civil question near Eastsound. Questions were answered and a report was taken.

20-002541 Civil Problem 13:58:17 04/11/20
An Orcas Deputy responded to a civil callback. Information was passed to the reporting party and an informational report was taken.

20-002545 Animal Bite 14:51:07 04/11/20
Deputies investigated a dog bite incident on Lopez Island. A two-year-old dog bit and injured a seventeen-year-old dog and its owner. The victim dog and her owner required medical treatment. The suspect dog’s owner was issued a criminal citation for Public Nuisance/Animal Bite.

20-002547 Vagrancy 15:39:54 04/11/20
A Deputy on San Juan issued a trespass notice on a subject.

20-002551 Domestic Dispute or Assault 17:55:41 04/11/20
Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance on Lopez Island. The disturbance was verbal in nature and the involved parties separated for the night.

20-002556 Traffic Stop 19:26:48 04/11/20
A Deputy on San Juan attempted to stop an unlicensed vehicle with a suspended driver & a pursuit ensued. The pursuit was terminated due to unsafe speeds. The driver was sent several infractions & probable cause was referred on the known driver for Eluding, DWLS 3rd Degree & Reckless Endangerment.

20-002564 Trespassing 22:25:09 04/11/20
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a trespassing complaint. The juvenile suspect was identified and contacted. A referral was made to Juvenile Court Services regarding a curfew violation.

Sunday, April 12, 2020
20-002566 Noise Complaint /not dogs 05:12:11 04/12/20
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a noise complaint. The involved parties were contacted. They were issued verbal warnings for the noise violation and violating the Governor’s stay at home order.

20-002570 Business or License Problem 07:15:26 04/12/20
A Deputy was contacted in reference to a Possible Business License Violation. The person was contacted and provided documentation on the incident. Report taken.

20-002572 Harassment 08:22:36 04/12/20
A Deputy of Orcas Island was dispatched to a report of threats in Eastsound. A report was filed and the incident is currently under investigation.

20-002587 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 21:11:28 04/12/20
A Lopez Island Deputy observed a suspicious vessel anchored in an unusual area.

Monday, April 13, 2020
20-002600 Communications Problem 12:08:36 04/13/20
A Deputy responded to a report of a communications problem in Friday Harbor. After speaking with the caller it was determined that no crime was committed and an informational report was made. No further investigation.

20-002602 Aircraft Problem 12:34:27 04/13/20
Deputies on Orcas Island were dispatched to a report of an unauthorized helicopter landing. The helicopter was located and the pilot was given a copy of the aircraft landing ordinance. An information report was filed.

20-002610 Citizen Assist 16:56:16 04/13/20
An Orcas Island Deputy took a report of a verbal altercation that had occurred the prior week. A report was taken.

Tuesday, April 14, 2020
20-002626 Theft 09:53:20 04/14/20
An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched to a tool theft from a local job site. The investigation is ongoing.

20-002636 Threats 15:30:35 04/14/20
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a threats complaint. The complainant was contacted. An informational report was taken.