Sheriff’s Report | August 10 – 17, 2022

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

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10
22-005651 Found Property 08:18:57 08/10/22
A Deputy responded to a found property call in Friday Harbor. An anonymous person turned in a small white pouch containing an unknown substance to the Sheriff’s Office. It is unknown what the substance is or who it may belong to. The item was placed into the property room for destruction.

22-005657 Citizen Dispute 13:43:04 08/10/22
Deputies on San Juan Island responded to a report of a citizen dispute. Upon arrival it was learned that the suspect made a death threat. The individual was arrested for felony harassment and was booked into jail without incident. A probable cause statement was completed.

22-005659 Found Property 15:31:39 08/10/22
An Orcas Deputy responded to a local business regarding a found purse. The purse was collected. No ID found. It was booked into property at the Orcas Substation.

22-005663 Welfare Check 17:40:25 08/10/22
San Juan Deputies responded to a request for a welfare check in Friday Harbor. The person was found to be well and had support of family members. No law enforcement action was needed.

22-005668 Juvenile Problem 19:12:22 08/10/22
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of a runaway juvenile. The Deputy located the juvenile and the parents were notified. The Deputy counseled the juvenile regarding their behavior and ways to cope with difficulties.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11
22-005675 Sex Offense 07:35:56 08/11/22
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of a sex offense. The incident was investigated and probable cause was established. A male subject was arrested for indecent exposure.

22-005687 Trespassing 11:36:56 08/11/22
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of trespassing. Two individuals will be served a trespass warning letter for all Port of Friday Harbor properties.

22-005691 Malicious Mischief 13:59:21 08/11/22
An Orcas Island Deputy investigated a vandalism to several safety deposit boxes inside the post office. A report was authored.

22-005693 Theft 14:44:30 08/11/22
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a theft at a local business. The investigation led to recovering the items. The subject was arrested for theft in the third degree and issued a trespass notice for the business.

22-005698 Theft 15:46:45 08/11/22
A Deputy on Orcas responded to a mail theft call near Doe Bay. A report was taken. No suspects at this time.

22-005704 Assault – Aggravated 19:25:27 08/11/22
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of an Assault near Egg Lake Rd. The reporting party was contacted and probable cause was developed to charge the suspect with a crime. The suspect had fled the area and was not able to be located. The case was forwarded to the Prosecutor for charging.

22-005710 Trouble Unknown 01:43:20 08/12/22
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a report of a person attempting to gain access to a tent. After investigation, it was determined the culprit was likely a raccoon.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12
22-005715 Missing Person 11:32:51 08/12/22
A Deputy was dispatched to a Possible Missing Person in the San Juan Island area. The Deputy made contact with the person reporting the incident. After a short period of time the missing person was located. Informational report taken.

22-005718 Theft 12:38:13 08/12/22
A Deputy on Orcas responded to a theft of property call in Eastsound. The owner was not sure when the items were possibly taken out of their yard and there are no suspects at this time. A report was taken.

22-005719 Trespassing 12:42:23 08/12/22
San Juan Deputies responded to a report of trespassing. Two people were located camping on private property and were directed to leave. One individual was issued an infraction for discarding potentially dangerous litter for littering lit cigarette ash.

22-005721 Information Report 13:08:08 08/12/22
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to an allegation of a subject exposing himself. An investigation was conducted and determined no crime was committed. An incident report was authored.

22-005726 Malicious Mischief 15:07:51 08/12/22
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of vandalism. The incident was investigated and found to be accidental. A report was generated for insurance purposes.

22-005727 Threats 15:42:34 08/12/22
A Deputy responded to a Threats call in Friday Harbor. The caller made a third party report of verbal threats from unknowns persons walking by two other people residence sometime within the past couple of days. The words, suspect, & other people involved are unknown at this time. Info report made.

22-005736 Animal at Large 19:43:52 08/12/22
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to an animal at large call on the 300 block of Sandpiper Dr. The reporting party alleged she was almost trampled by a “Stampede of loose horses.” The owners of the animals were contacted, and the animals put away safely.

22-005740 Disorderly Conduct 21:56:14 08/12/22
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a report of a man yelling obscenities at the Orcas Ferry Terminal. The suspect was referred to the San Juan County Adult Probation Department for a violation of release conditions.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13
22-005745 Malicious Mischief 10:14:01 08/13/22
A Lopez resident reported damage that occurred to two vehicles that were parked on his property. The case is under investigation.

22-005758 Domestic Dispute or Assault 16:34:00 08/13/22
Deputies on San Juan Island responded to a domestic violence incident. The parties were separated upon arrival. After an investigation, one person was taken into custody for Burglary in the first degree- DV and Assault in the fourth degree- DV. A report was completed.

22-005760 DUI 17:30:54 08/13/22
A Lopez Deputy was called when a vehicle was reported swerving on the road. The driver was located and claimed to have been swerving around bikers. A report was taken.

22-005766 Accident-NonInj 21:43:26 08/13/22
Deputies on San Juan Island responded to a single vehicle accident. The driver had gone off the road and was uninjured, there were no passengers. The driver admitted to consuming alcohol. The driver was subsequently arrested for DUI. A report was completed.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14
22-005774 Unconscious 05:51:10 08/14/22
A Deputy was dispatched to an Unconscious Person in the San Juan Island area. The Deputy arrived after San Juan EMS. The person had only been sleeping next to the road. Information report taken.

22-005779 Threats 11:33:30 08/14/22
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of threats. A subject used vulgar language towards another. Reporting party was advised about the laws regarding harassment versus free speech.

22-005782 Found Property 12:28:37 08/14/22
A Deputy responded to a walk in report of found property. The owner of the property was unable to be located and the property was entered into the property room per policy. Report made.

22-005784 DUI 14:52:15 08/14/22
A Lopez resident called in a suspected DUI driver. A Deputy located the involved vehicle and determined the driver was not intoxicated. The driver admitted to looking at their phone and trying to locate a cell signal.

22-005793 Trespassing 20:08:31 08/14/22
A Lopez Deputy issued a trespass letter at the request of a property owner.

MONDAY, AUGUST 15
22-005796 Found Property 07:41:31 08/15/22
A Deputy was given an item found in the Friday Harbor area. The item was entered into evidence as Found Property. Information report taken.

22-005803 Trespassing 12:29:06 08/15/22
A Deputy responded to a report of a trespassing incident that occurred on 8/6/22. The reporting party wished to have the person involved trespassed from her property and she signed a trespass letter. The person involved is not on island at the moment and will be served when he returns.

22-005805 Vicious Animal 13:20:19 08/15/22
A Deputy was dispatched to an Animal Problem in the Friday Harbor area. A dog had attacked another dog, injuring it. The injured dog was receiving treatment at the vet. Probable cause for Public Nuisance. Report taken.

22-005815 Theft 16:55:50 08/15/22
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of a theft. The incident was investigated and found to be a civil issue.

22-005817 Found Property 17:22:22 08/15/22
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of found property. A cell phone was turned into the Sheriff’s Office after being found in the roadway. The phone was entered into evidence as the owner is unknown.

22-005824 Medical Emergency 19:00:14 08/15/22
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a medical complaint by an individual in custody. The individual was evaluated by EMS and a Deputy took them to the hospital. The hospital cleared them to return to jail. A report was completed.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 16
22-005844 Fraud 12:08:59 08/16/22
An Orcas island resident reported a fraudulent credit card account opened in his name. A report was taken.

22-005847 Found Property 13:15:17 08/16/22
The Chamber of Commerce turned in a cell phone to the Sheriff’s Office that was found on the side of the road. A Deputy contacted the owner, who had lost their phone while visiting the islands. The cell phone was mailed to the owner, who lives in Seattle.

22-005852 Disorderly Conduct 15:34:21 08/16/22
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of disorderly conduct. One individual was arrested and booked into jail for indecent exposure.

22-005853 Animal Bite 18:58:53 08/16/22
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to an animal bite with EMS. The victim was bit when separating two dogs that were in an altercation. The victim was seen by EMS, then went to the hospital for further treatment. The other dog owner was cooperative and was issued a dog at large warning letter.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17
22-005857 Noise Complaint /not dogs 00:18:06 08/17/22
A Lopez Island Deputy responded to a noise complaint. No crime was observed. An informational report was taken.