Sheriff’s Report: August 12, – August 18, 2015

August 12, 2015
15-004782 Vehicle Prowl 10:32:40 08/12/15 Scott T
A Deputy received a report of a car prowl and theft at the Lopez Island Ferry Terminal on 08/12/15. The reporting person stated an unidentified person entered his unoccupied vehicle and removed several items after he parked it so he could travel off island. No suspects or witnesses have been identified.

15-004784 Vehicle Prowl 11:03:36 08/12/15 Scott T
A Deputy received a car prowl and theft complaint on 08/12/15. The reporting person stated an unidentified person(s) entered his vehicle without permission and stole several items while it was parked at the Lopez Island Ferry Terminal from 08/10/15 to 08/11/15. No witnesses or suspects were identified.

15-004795 Found Property 15:18:18 08/12/15 C McCarty
An attorney turned in an accordion file full of Narcanon books and documents found in the bushes next to the courthouse. There was no identifying info in it. It will be held for possible return to the owner.

15-004797 Wanted Person 15:42:42 08/12/15 S PARKER
On 8-12-2015 at approximately 1530 hours I observed the subject exiting a vehicle at 333 Blair St in Friday Harbor. The subject had a newly issued DOC warrant for his arrest. Subject was arrested without incident.

15-004799 Wanted Person 15:50:34 08/12/15 F Menjivar
On 08-12-2105 at approximately 1600, I located a subject walking westbound on Guard Street, just West of Tucker Avenue. I was aware that he had an active Felony Warrant of Arrest for Escape from Community Custody.

15-004800 Weapons Offense 15:55:44 08/12/15 H Crowe
On 08/12/15, a Orcas Island women arrived at the Orcas Island substation and reported a weapon offense. Deputies completed an investigation and documented their findings in a report.

15-004803 Burglary – Residential 16:54:59 08/12/15 Scott T
A Deputy responded to a potential residential burglary in progress on Lloyds Lane on 08/12/15. It was determined that no burglary had occurred and that the suspicious circumstances that were found by the reporting person when he arrived home were caused by an injured house pet.

15-004805 Threats 17:49:59 08/12/15 S Johns
On August 12, 2015, at about 1845 hours, I had a citizen contact at the Orcas Substation regarding a cyberstalking case. The suspect is known. A Report was taken.

August 13, 2015
15-004811 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 01:42:09 08/13/15 Rob Nou
A Lopez Island deputy was called to an early morning disturbance on August 13 when an intoxicated man woke neighbors while trying to call his missing dog by yelling and blowing an air horn to call the dog. The deputy convinced the man to call it a day, and the dog would probably return on its own by morning.

15-004818 Accident-Injury, Traffic 11:37:03 08/13/15 Scott T
A Deputy responded to the 900 block of Ferry Road, Lopez Island after a vehicle struck a construction road flagger. Although there was no evidence of negligence, the vehicle driver was arrested due to an outstanding arrest warrant. He posted bail and agreed to attend a future court hearing.

15-004822 Vehicle Prowl 14:46:17 08/13/15 L Peter
On August 13, 2015, a Lopez deputy was dispatched to a reported car prowl. The victim’s vehicle was entered over the weekend at the Lopez Ferry Terminal and the stereo removed. No suspect information.

15-004824 Weapon Safekeeping 15:54:38 08/13/15 B Johnson
On today’s date a resident of San Juan Island turned in a weapon, Sig model 15 .22 LR hand gun, which had been in the family for many years. The weapon is no longer wanted in the home. The weapon was turned over to the Sheriff’s Office to be disposed of according to law.

August 14, 2015
15-004837 Theft 09:56:00 08/14/15 J Asher
The manager of the Sandpiper Apartments reported a theft of coins from Laundry room change collectors and miscellaneous towels. The suspect was seen on the complex surveillance cameras.

15-004838 Theft 11:01:18 08/14/15 H Crowe
On 08/14/15, an Orcas Island man reported seeing someone remove his crab pot from the water in front of his residence. The person taking the crab pot was contacted and it was determined there was a misunderstanding on who owned the pot. Settled by contact.

15-004840 Theft 11:57:52 08/14/15 J Asher
Reporting party states a female came to their business and, before leaving, took a dozen manila envelopes without paying.

15-004842 Unwanted Person 12:34:13 08/14/15 H Crowe
On 08/14/15, an Orcas Island woman called the police to report an unwanted person at her residence that she had asked to leave. The subject eventually left prior to my arrival. Settled by contact.

15-004843 Found Property 13:11:16 08/14/15 J Asher
Money in an envelope was turned into the Sheriff’s Office.

15-004850 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 19:51:33 08/14/15 Scott T
A Deputy spoke with a Lopez Island resident regarding several missing prepaid visa cards. The reporting person stated he suspected a friend of his stole them from his car while he was giving them a ride. The investigation continues.

15-004852 Vehicle Prowl 20:17:17 08/14/15 Ray Harvey
On August 14, 2015 at about 2017 hours, two Deputies responded to a vehicle prowl in the 100 block of A Street Eastsound. Someone entered and disabled a vehicle. A suspect may be known and related to two other cases. A report was taken.

15-004853 Malicious Mischief 20:29:14 08/14/15 Ray Harvey
On 08/14/15 a SJC Sheriff deputy investigated a report of an apparent malicious mischief. Further investigation revealed that a there was probable cause to believe that a male had committed the crime of Malicious Mischief, Vehicle Prowl and Theft.

15-004854 Traffic Stop 21:28:18 08/14/15 S Johns
On August 14, 2015 at about 2128 hours, I stopped a vehicle at North Beach and Mt. Baker for a tail light out and expired registration. The driver was cited for expired registration.

August 15, 2015
15-004858 Attempted Suicide 02:51:49 08/15/15 E Gardiner
On 08/15/15 the reporting deputy was dispatched to a Medical Issue in the Friday Harbor area. The reporting deputy arrived and assisted San Juan Aid. Patient was turned over to San Juan Aid for treatment.

15-004859 Burglary – Residential 03:21:20 08/15/15 E Gardiner
On 08/15/15 the reporting deputy was dispatched to the Friday Harbor area in reference to a Prowler call. The reporting deputy arrived and found the residence secure. Contact was made with the residence and the incident was unfounded.

15-004861 Animal at Large 07:26:41 08/15/15 H Crowe
On 08/15/15, a deputy responded to a report of over 50 loose cows in the yard of an elderly Orcas Island woman. The deputy responded and contacted the owner, which resulted in getting cows back into their field.

15-004864 Animal at Large 09:26:30 08/15/15 Rob Nou
On August 15, a Lopez Island deputy took two dogs into custody for running at large after they followed a jogger for about 1.5 miles and refused commands to “go home”. The dog owner was cited for dog at large.

15-004870 Unwanted Person 14:16:51 08/15/15 H Crowe
On 08/15/15, a deputy responded to a report of an unwanted person in Eastsound. After further investigation, the unwanted person was located and told not to have any further contact with the complainant. Settled by contact.

15-004875 Vicious Animal 15:27:13 08/15/15 Rob Nou
August 15, a Lopez Island deputy was called to investigate the killing of three chickens by a dog running at large in the area. The dog was seen by the owner of the chickens, but could not be caught.

15-004888 Malicious Mischief 20:37:26 08/15/15 E Gardiner
On 08/15/15 the reporting deputy was contacted at the Sheriff’s Office in reference to a Malicious Mischief that occurred in the Friday Harbor area. The reporting deputy took photos of the damage and the victim provided a statement. Victim provided a case number for insurance purposes.

15-004892 Theft 22:07:05 08/15/15 Scott T
A Deputy received a theft complaint from a Lopez Island resident on 08/15/15. The reporting person stated an unidentified person stole his bicycle after he left it in the bushes in the 3300 block of Fisherman Bay Road. No witness or suspect was identified.

August 16, 2015
15-004896 Burglary – Residential 03:18:00 08/16/15 E Gardiner
On 08/16/15 the reporting deputy was dispatched to a Disturbance call in the Port of Friday Harbor area. The reporting deputy arrived and made contact with the caller. The reporting deputy checked the area for the suspect and then returned to normal duties.

15-004901 Burglary,NonRes 10:35:27 08/16/15 N Rogers
On 08/16/15 at 1000 hours I responded to Tia’s Tacos located on Blaire Ave. in Friday Harbor, WA. reference a burglary. An unknown subject(s) went into the business and removed cash and other items. The scene was processed for evidence and witness statements were taken. This is an ongoing investigation.

15-004911 Parking Problem 14:54:15 08/16/15 Rob Nou
On Sunday, August 16, 2015 at 2:40 p.m. Lopez Ferry terminal employee told me about an unattended blue Hyundai Sonata in the ferry line near Ferry Rd and Tides End Ln. The car was unattended as the 2:40 boat to Anacortes loaded, causing the cars behind it to go around it, into Ferry

15-004915 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 15:31:35 08/16/15 N Rogers
On 08/16/15 at 1531 hours I responded to Tucker and Guard St. in Friday Harbor reference a known mental subject causing a disturbance. I located the subject and made contact with him. The subject appeared to be intoxicated, acting aggressive toward Deputy Menjivar and hallucinating.

15-004927 Threats 20:54:40 08/16/15 E Gardiner
On 08/16/15 the reporting deputy was dispatched to the San Juan Island area in reference to a Suspicious Circumstances. The reporting deputy contacted the victim who reported receiving threatening phone calls. The victim didn’t know the caller. The victim was told to call if it continued.

15-004928 Theft 21:10:42 08/16/15 E Gardiner
On 08/16/15 the reporting deputy was dispatched to the Friday Harbor area in reference to a Disturbance. The reporting deputy arrived and contacted a victim of a Theft. The victim reported that his bag was taken from the ground outside a local business. The victim chased the suspect but the suspect got away.

15-004932 DUI 21:56:02 08/16/15 Ray Harvey
On 08/16/15 at approximately 2156, a SJC Deputy made a traffic stop on a reported drunk driver. The driver was non-compliant. The deputy attempted to detain the suspect, who resisted. The suspect was arrested for obstructing a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest and driving under the influence.

August 17, 2015
15-004937 VIN Inspection 12:13:40 08/17/15 Rob Nou
A Lopez Island deputy completed a Junk Vehicle Affidavit so a landowner could dispose of an old derelict bus on the property. The bus had been used as a living space for over 20 years.

15-004953 Found Property 17:14:18 08/17/15 C McCarty
On this date a citizen turned in a phone he found on the road on Bailer Hill. The phone has a password, and when we dialed 911 on it discovered that it was uninitialized. The finder filled out a claim form, and will be surrendered the phone after 60 days if it remains unclaimed. I will advertise as required.

15-004957 Domestic Dispute or Assault 18:48:25 08/17/15 Rob Nou
On August 17, Lopez Island deputies responded to a reported domestic disturbance at a vacation rental. A Texas couple got into an argument over use of alcohol. After investigating, there was no probable cause to believe a crime had been committed.

August 18, 2015
15-004961 Accident-Injury, Traffic 00:42:09 08/18/15
On 08/18/15 the reporting deputy was dispatched to the San Juan Island area in reference to a Traffic Accident. The reporting deputy arrived in the area and located the site of the accident. The reporting deputy contacted the driver of the damaged vehicle. After a short investigation, the driver was arrested.

15-004962 Domestic Dispute or Assault 01:28:49 08/18/15 Rob Nou
August 18, a Lopez Island deputy was sent to investigate a noise complaint in the area of an earlier domestic disturbance. The area was checked at length, with no human produced noises heard.

15-004975 Burglary – Residential 12:22:27 08/18/15 N Rogers
On 08/18/15 the listed complainant reported having a large amount of money taken from her bedside table. A roommate also reported having a box of change, a bracelet and a tent taken as well. This incident occurred at 417 Point Caution Rd. in Friday Harbor, WA. sometime on August 17th before 2030 hours.

15-004981 Lost Property 14:32:17 08/18/15 J Asher
On 08-18/2015 at approximately 1430 hours a visitor to Lopez reported losing her Oregon driver’s license in the area of Watmough Head on Lopez Island.

15-004987 Traffic Stop 16:29:07 08/18/15 Rob Nou
A Lopez Island man was cited for Driving While License Suspended or Revoked on August 18 after being stopped by a deputy for speeding on Mud Bay Rd. The man was also cited for infractions of speeding, 55/35 and driving uninsured.

15-004991 Found Property 18:24:13 08/18/15 R DeLazerda
RP called after finding a bicycle in the bushes at 32 Terrace. She brought the bicycle to the station to turn it in. She filed a claim in the event the owner is not located.

15-005001 Trouble Unknown 23:46:03 08/18/15 E Gardiner
On 08/18/15 the reporting deputy was dispatched to Suspicious Circumstances. The reporting deputy arrived and contacted the victim. The victim was transported to the hospital for treatment.