Sheriff’s Report | August 1 – 7, 2018

— from San Juan County Sheriff’s Office —

Wednesday, August 1, 2018
18-005549 Fraud 10:01:55 08/01/18
A Lopez Island man reported receiving a call from a man representing himself as a local utility who demanded immediate payment via Western Union or face shutoff of services. The call is a fraud scam. No money changed hands. A report was taken.

18-005553 Fraud 10:59:28 08/01/18
A citizen reported her credit card was compromised and unauthorized charges were made on the credit card.

18-005555 Domestic Dispute or Assault 11:49:12 08/01/18
Deputies responded to a residence on San Juan Island to investigate a report of domestic disturbance.
The disturbance was verbal only.

18-005578 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 21:11:31 08/01/18
A Deputy spoke with a Lopez Island resident regarding some suspicious postings on Facebook by a person residing in Vancouver, WA. A Vancouver Police Officer contacted the subject and determined she was OK but intoxicated. A report was completed.

18-005585 Accident-Injury, Traffic 00:17:51 08/02/18
San Juan Deputies responded to a single car collision on Beaverton Valley Rd. The driver had fled on foot prior to responder’s arrival, but was later identified. This investigation is ongoing.

Thursday, August 2, 2018
18-005587 Domestic Dispute or Assault 00:52:20 08/02/18
Orcas Island Deputies were dispatched to an Eastsound residence for a reported domestic disturbance. A local man at the residence was arrested on a warrant, resisting arrest, and for attempted malicious mischief.

18-005591 Theft 07:08:01 08/02/18
A Deputy investigated vandalism at the San Juan Island Sculpture Park.

18-005592 Accident-HitRun 07:56:57 08/02/18
A Lopez Deputy investigated a hit and run collision to several mailboxes. Evidence was collected and a report was completed.

18-005595 Sick or Injured Animal 11:28:32 08/02/18
PETA requested a welfare check on a Lopez Island horse. While elderly and thin, the horse appeared fine otherwise with an abundant field of grass to graze from.

18-005596 Fraud 12:06:15 08/02/18
A Lopez Deputy was contacted regarding credit card fraud that occurred out of state. A report was completed.

18-005601 Agency Assistance 15:19:06 08/02/18
The Sheriff’s Office received a case referral from another agency. An investigation involving follow up will be conducted.

18-005610 Aircraft Problem 17:08:05 08/02/18
Lopez Island Deputies along with Lopez Fire and EMS responded to a fatal plane crash on Lopez Island. The Sheriff and County Coroner responded as well. An investigation is being conducted.

Friday, August 3, 2018
18-005634 Animal Bite 11:58:22 08/03/18
A Deputy was dispatched to a report of a dog bite in Friday Harbor. The Deputy issued the dog owner a citation for potential dangerous dog.

18-005640 Wanted Person 18:21:04 08/03/18
Deputies responded to a person who had escaped protective custody from a mental health transport. The suspect was located and resisted arrest. The suspect was taken into custody. The suspect was transferred to the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office jail.

18-005647 Noise Complaint /not dogs 20:13:51 08/03/18
A Deputy was dispatched the San Juan Island area in reference to a Noise Complaint. The reporting Deputy arrived and contacted the involved parties. An informational report was taken.

18-005650 Assault – Aggravated 21:04:45 08/03/18
Deputies responded to a Lopez Island residence for an assault complaint. The involved person at the residence did not want to file a complaint and the Deputies found no evidence of a crime. A report was completed.

Saturday, August 4, 2018
18-005654 Domestic Dispute or Assault 03:28:03 08/04/18
A Deputy was dispatched to a Domestic in the San Juan Island area. The Deputy arrived and made contact with the caller. Investigation continues…

18-005667 Accident-NonInj 12:49:18 08/04/18
A Lopez Island Deputy was called to a minor collision in the post office parking lot where a vehicle backed into a parked vehicle. The parties exchanged information.

18-005679 Death Investigation 18:45:03 08/04/18
An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched to a Shaw Island residence for a death investigation. A report was taken.

Sunday, August 5, 2018
18-005690 Bleeding BLS 00:54:15 08/05/18
A Deputy was dispatched to the Friday Harbor area in reference to an injured subject. The reporting Deputy arrived and secured the scene. Report taken.

18-005699 Theft 12:40:10 08/05/18
An Orcas Deputy responded to a theft of a bicycle in Eastsound. A report was taken. There are no known suspects at this time.

18-005704 Runaway Juvenile 17:43:33 08/05/18
A Deputy was dispatched to the Friday Harbor area in reference to a Runaway Juvenile. The reporting Deputy made contact and a report was taken.

Monday, August 6, 2018
18-005727 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 10:39:51 08/06/18
Deputies responded to a possible explosive device near a public trail in Eastsound. A regional Bomb Squad Team responded from Marysville as well as Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms agents. The device was rendered safe and removed. There is an ongoing investigation.

18-005729 Accident-NonInj 12:35:06 08/06/18
A Deputy was dispatched to a non-injury collision. A collision report was taken. No infractions issued.

18-005730 Theft 12:42:54 08/06/18
An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched to a reported theft. The investigation on ongoing.

18-005742 Domestic Dispute or Assault 20:47:20 08/06/18
Lopez Deputies were called to a domestic assault. One person was arrested and booked into jail.

18-005745 Trespassing 22:54:38 08/06/18
The reporting Deputy was dispatched to a Trespassing. The reporting Deputy arrived. Report taken.

Tuesday, August 7, 2018
18-005748 Unwanted Person 00:16:20 08/07/18
A Deputy was dispatched to an Unwanted person in the Friday Harbor area. The reporting Deputy arrived and discovered the Unwanted Person had already left the area. Report taken.

18-005753 Vicious Animal 07:54:44 08/07/18
A Lopez Island Deputy received a report of a dog that had chased and taken down a fawn. The information was referred to State Fish and Wildlife for follow up.

18-005756 Animal at Large 09:14:44 08/07/18
A Deputy responded to a loose dog call on San Juan Island. The Deputy spoke with the caller and the dog owner, observed that it was a first offense, and issued the dog owner a verbal warning. Informational report made.

18-005770 Weapons Noise 13:32:07 08/07/18
A Deputy was dispatched to weapons noise in Friday Harbor. An informational report was taken.

18-005779 Litter/Pollution/Public Health 17:25:21 08/07/18
An Orcas Deputy issued a notice of infraction for abandoning a vehicle at a local towing establishment.

18-005786 Citizen Dispute 19:16:10 08/07/18
Lopez Island Deputies responded to a Lopez residence for a disturbance complaint. A report was completed.

18-005792 Accident-Injury, Traffic 21:53:15 08/07/18
A Deputy was dispatched to a Traffic Accident in the San Juan Island area. The reporting Deputy arrived and found a single vehicle accident. Report was taken.

18-005796 Controlled Substance Problem 23:45:28 08/07/18
A Deputy was dispatched to an Overdose. The reporting Deputy arrived and a report taken.