Sheriff’s Report | August 11 – 18, 2021

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

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11
21-007201 Agency Assistance 09:52:31 08/11/21
San Juan Deputies were advised of a case of child abuse. This incident occurred out-of-county, but the victim was safe in Friday Harbor. CPS had been unable to contact their local agents. Deputies facilitated contact with the main local CPS office to assist in the investigation.

21-007204 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 12:02:46 08/11/21
San Juan Deputy responded to a report of an explosion that occurred on False Bay Rd in the early morning hours. Evidence was collected and the incident was documented.

21-007218 Civil Problem 17:07:36 08/11/21
A San Juan Deputy responded to a citizen complaint of discriminatory behavior by a vacation rental manager. Information was taken and a report was filed.

21-007223 Animal Bite 17:55:04 08/11/21
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of a dog bite. All parties were contacted and the incident was documented.

21-007227 Found Property 18:49:15 08/11/21
A San Juan Deputy received a found purse. The owner was not able to be contacted and the property was entered into evidence.

21-007231 Domestic Dispute or Assault 22:27:52 08/11/21
A San Juan Deputy responded to a disturbance on a boat at the Port of Friday Harbor. The Deputy determined there had been no crime and a report was completed.

21-007232 Accident-NonInj 22:39:04 08/11/21
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision on Roche Harbor Rd. The driver was arrested for DUI and was issued an infraction for driving with wheels off roadway.

21-007233 Assault – Aggravated 22:49:07 08/11/21
A San Juan Deputy responded to an assault call. The complainant only wanted the incident documented and did not wish to pursue criminal charges. A report was completed.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 12
21-007236 Welfare Check 00:27:50 08/12/21
Orcas Island Deputies responded to the 400 block of Enchanted Forest Rd. for a welfare check on a subject having a mental health crisis. All parties were contacted and given options for assistance which were all declined. An incident report was authored.

21-007237 Trouble Unknown 00:34:36 08/12/21
A San Juan Deputy responded to a Trouble Unknown call. The caller phoned 911 but did not engage in conversation. The Deputy investigated and located the caller. He declined any assistance and a report was completed.

21-007240 Domestic Dispute or Assault 10:02:49 08/12/21
San Juan Deputies responded to a report of a domestic incident near Friday Harbor. The involved parties were interviewed, and the incident was found to be verbal in nature.

21-007243 Accident-Injury, Traffic 10:29:42 08/12/21
A Deputy on Orcas responded to an accident with possible injury near Eastsound. After all involved were cleared medically and the investigation was completed. The at-fault driver was issued an infraction for Failing to Yield.

21-007244 Accident-NonInj 10:33:08 08/12/21
An Orcas Deputy responded to a single vehicle collision in an Eastsound parking lot involving striking a tree. An investigation was conducted and a report was written.

21-007245 Theft 10:53:29 08/12/21
An Orcas Deputy responded to an ongoing issue with a juvenile subject who was suspected of theft. An investigation was conducted and report was taken.

21-007253 Parking Problem 14:26:38 08/12/21
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of a parking problem at the Roche Harbor County Dock. Multiple vessels were issued infractions for permit violations.

21-007258 Parking Problem 16:07:51 08/12/21
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of a parking problem. The driver of the vehicle was unable to be contacted and the vehicle was impounded.

21-007259 Found Property 16:56:48 08/12/21
A San Juan Deputy took a report of found property. The owner was located and reunited with her cell phone.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13
21-007273 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 02:39:31 08/13/21
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of a subject apparently having a mental health crisis. The subject was contacted and appeared to be under the influence of drugs. The subject refused medical treatment and the Deputy cleared due to no crime being committed.

21-007274 Welfare Check 05:05:58 08/13/21
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of a subject apparently having a mental health crisis. The subject was contacted and appeared to be under the influence of drugs. The subject refused medical treatment and the Deputy cleared due to no crime being committed.

21-007281 Unwanted Person 10:02:50 08/13/21
San Juan Deputies were dispatched to a naked person in a mental health crisis. On arrival, no crime appeared to have been committed and the person refused any assistance. Due to recent law changes, Deputies left the area when the person began to escalate.

21-007289 Trespassing 11:17:44 08/13/21
San Juan Deputies responded to a request to trespass a subject from a business downtown. The subject was later located and issued a trespass letter.

21-007297 Unwanted Person 12:54:27 08/13/21
San Juan Deputies responded to a naked person in a mental health crisis near Friday Harbor; no crime had been reported. After numerous calls and a significant amount of time, a Deputy was able to convince the person in crisis to go to the hospital for treatment.

21-007306 Agency Assistance 14:56:10 08/13/21
San Juan Deputies responded to a request to trespass a subject from property downtown. The subject was later located and issued a trespass letter.

21-007308 Trespassing 15:03:54 08/13/21
Orcas Island Deputies received a request from the management of Island Market to issue a Trespass Warning Letter to a subject who was loitering. The subject was located and issued a Trespass Warning Letter.

21-007313 Citizen Dispute 16:20:37 08/13/21
San Juan Deputies responded to a report of a citizen dispute. The parties were separated and the report will be sent to the Prosecutor’s Office for a charging decision.

21-007318 Citizen Dispute 18:17:36 08/13/21
Deputies on Orcas Island responded to a citizen dispute. No crime was committed. An informational report was completed.

21-007325 Animal Bite 20:52:51 08/13/21
A Deputy responded to a Lopez Island home for an animal bite complaint. It was determined an older family dog that suffered from hip pain and deafness bit a family friend after she walked up from behind him and vigorously petted his hip. The family friend was treated by Lopez Island EMS.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14
21-007328 Parking Problem 00:02:13 08/14/21
A Deputy on San Juan Island observed a vehicle double parked in town. The vehicle was issued an infraction for double parking and posted with a 24-hour tow notice.

21-007329 Domestic Dispute or Assault 00:28:35 08/14/21
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of a domestic violence incident. The incident was investigated and found no crime was committed.

21-007331 Prowler 03:25:39 08/14/21
A Deputy responded to a Lopez Island residence for a possible car prowl complaint. The reporting person stated she thought she heard someone trying to open her car door while she was inside her home. There was no evidence of a crime and a report was completed.

21-007333 Information Report 09:05:31 08/14/21
An Orcas Island Deputy authored an Information Report regarding alleged threats that occurred in May of 2021.

21-007334 Communications Problem 09:13:29 08/14/21
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to an attempted extortion. An investigation commenced.

21-007339 Child Abuse or Neglect 11:49:19 08/14/21
A Lopez Island Deputy was sent to check on a child left unattended in a parked car in Lopez Village. A parent had returned when the Deputy arrived. A report was taken.

21-007342 Accident-NonInj 12:36:40 08/14/21
A Deputy was dispatched to a Traffic Accident in the Friday Harbor area. The Deputy arrived and was told there was two vehicles involved. Both vehicles were trying to pass a vehicle waiting for a parking space. Report taken.

21-007345 Trespassing 14:08:25 08/14/21
An Orcas Island Deputy served a subject a Trespass Warning Letter for a property on the 20 block of Swan Rd.

21-007347 Welfare Check 14:59:01 08/14/21
Deputies responded to a Trouble Unknown (911 hang up). Deputies searched the area and finally located the person calling. The person refused assistance. Report taken.

21-007359 Found Property 18:11:07 08/14/21
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a found property call. A tablet that was found in the Orcas area was turned over. A report was taken.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 15
21-007381 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 15:30:11 08/15/21
A Lopez Island Deputy observed a very agile, animated man on a stand up paddleboard off Odlin Park. On closer examination, the man was pulling up crab pots. On return to the beach, the man was contacted and his catch checked. He was given a stern warning for not having a lifejacket.

21-007382 Theft 16:01:13 08/15/21
A Deputy was dispatched to a Theft in the Friday Harbor area. The Deputy arrived and one person was arrested for Theft (Shoplift). Incident referred to PA’s Office for Court date. Report taken.

21-007383 Accident-HitRun 16:05:44 08/15/21
An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched to a hit and run motor vehicle accident. A report was taken.

21-007384 Parking Problem 16:29:35 08/15/21
A Lopez Island Deputy was flagged down to assist a disabled vehicle with a dead battery in the village. The car was jump started and went on its way. No further action was necessary.

21-007388 Trouble Unknown 17:40:10 08/15/21
Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a 911 hangup/open line call. Deputies interviewed the people on scene and determined an assault had occurred. Due to no one wanting to cooperate in a criminal investigation, Deputies cleared the scene.

21-007389 Disorderly Conduct 18:36:15 08/15/21
A Deputy on San Juan Island took a report of a subject “screaming foul language” on a boat. The Deputy attempted contact with the reporting party but was unsuccessful. Due to no crime being reported the call was closed.

MONDAY, AUGUST 16
21-007405 Vehicle Theft 10:59:47 08/16/21
A Deputy on Orcas took a report of a possible stolen boat off Jones Island. A report was taken.

21-007414 Fraud 14:30:24 08/16/21
A Deputy on San Juan Island took a report of a fraud. A citizen reported their identity stolen and used to open a fraudulent bank account. The incident was documented and a case report was provided to the victim.

21-007415 Suicide, Actual 16:38:36 08/16/21
Lopez Deputies and Lopez EMS responded to a suicide.

21-007431 Domestic Dispute or Assault 23:46:53 08/16/21
San Juan Deputies responded to an alleged Domestic Violence assault/Strangulation case. The incident was investigated and the suspect was identified, arrested and booked on felony assault – DV.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 17
21-007436 Agency Assistance 08:02:15 08/17/21
San Juan Deputies assisted Adult Protective Services by investigating a report of possible financial exploitation. The alleged victim was contacted and reported that no violation occurred. The person appeared to be cogent and in possession of their faculties. Report generated.

21-007444 Found Property 11:46:24 08/17/21
A Deputy on San Juan Island located some personal property at the intersection of First and Spring Streets. The property was logged into evidence.

21-007450 Accident-Injury, Traffic 13:15:35 08/17/21
A San Juan Deputy responded to a collision in which a rider fell off a moped near Lime Kiln park. EMS transported the rider to PIMC for evaluation.

21-007453 Citizen Dispute 14:36:11 08/17/21
Deputy on Orcas was dispatched to a citizen dispute near Eastsound. The reporting party just wished to have the incident documented. A statement was taken, and a report written.

21-007460 Animal Bite 18:54:10 08/17/21
A Lopez Deputy responded to a dog bite call. A Lopez citizen was bitten while attempting to break up a dog fight between family dogs. EMS treated the wound, and a report was taken.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18
21-007465 Court Order Violation 01:33:45 08/18/21
San Juan Deputies responded to a court order violation. The allegation was investigated and probable cause was developed for arrest. The suspect was not located, and the report was forwarded to the prosecutor.