Sheriff’s Report | August 14 – 20, 2019

— from San Juan County Sheriff’s Office —

Wednesday, August 14, 2019
19-006753 Controlled Substance Problem 09:31:39 08/14/19
A Deputy responded to a walk-in report of a possible drug issue. The reporting party completed a written statement, a report was made, and the report forwarded to a detective for a follow up interview. Investigation ongoing.

19-006765 Fish & Game Violation 13:07:53 08/14/19
A Lopez Island resident reported out of season crab pots in Shoal Bay off Lopez Island. Upon investigation, the crab pots were part of a lawful tribal fishery activity.

Thursday, August 15, 2019
19-006789 DUI 08:35:31 08/15/19
A Deputy responded to a report of an erratic driver in Eastsound. The vehicle and driver where located and further investigation revealed probable cause to arrest the driver for Driving Under the Influence. The driver was arrested, processed and released.

19-006790 Abandoned Vehicle 09:33:39 08/15/19
An Orcas Deputy responded to a suspicious motor home parked on the side of the road. Further investigation revealed the motor home was inoperable and was abandoned.

19-006792 Litter/Pollution/Public Health 09:45:47 08/15/19
An Orcas Deputy investigated a report of junk household belongings being dumped off a power easement road in Eastsound.

19-006796 Found Property 12:16:10 08/15/19
A local business owner turned over found property to a Lopez Deputy. The owner was notified and the property was secured pending pick up.

19-006801 Parking Problem 14:25:45 08/15/19
A Lopez Deputy checked on a possible abandoned vehicle. The vehicle is not operable and the owner will have it towed.

19-006802 Accident-Injury, Traffic 14:45:05 08/15/19
Deputies were dispatched to a single vehicle collision with possible injury. An investigation was completed and infractions were issued for no proof of insurance and open marijuana container inside vehicle.

19-006809 Welfare Check 17:29:23 08/15/19
A Deputy conducted a welfare check of a juvenile at a Lopez Island residence on after Child Protective Services requested assistance with an investigation. The child was found to be in good health and there was no obvious evidence of neglect or abuse.

19-006811 Welfare Check 17:31:39 08/15/19
A Lopez Deputy performed a welfare check that was requested by a state agency. The involved parties were interviewed and a report was completed.

19-006814 Domestic Dispute or Assault 19:02:57 08/15/19
Deputies responded to a report of a domestic assault on Clark Island. An investigation commenced. The suspect was arrested and booked into the San Juan County Jail for Assault in the Fourth Degree – Domestic Violence.

19-006819 Accident-HitRun 21:16:28 08/15/19
An Orcas Deputy responded to a reported hit & run traffic collision in Eastsound where the suspect was reported to be intoxicated. The suspect and vehicle were not identified. A report was taken.

19-006827 Alcohol Offense 22:11:59 08/15/19
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of juveniles drinking alcohol aboard a ferry. Two juveniles were arrested for minor in possession.

Friday, August 16, 2019
19-006838 Burglary,NonRes 11:51:05 08/16/19
An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched to a burglary in the Eastsound area. The scene was processed and a report taken. The investigation is ongoing.

19-006847 Accident-HitRun 16:18:49 08/16/19 R
San Juan Deputies were advised of a cold Hit-and-Run collision. The incident was investigated and a report generated.

19-006853 Trespassing 18:44:13 08/16/19
A Deputy investigated a reported criminal trespassing incident at a Lopez Island residence. The property owner requested that the perpetrator be served with a criminal trespass warning letter. The perpetrator was issued a warning letter and told he could be arrested if he failed to comply.

19-006857 Citizen Dispute 20:39:03 08/16/19
San Juan Deputies responded to a citizen dispute. One party left prior to arrival. The incident was verbal in nature and no crime was reported.

Saturday, August 17, 2019
19-006880 Welfare Check 14:36:44 08/17/19
San Juan Deputies responded to a welfare check. Vague information was given and the involved party was unable to be located.

19-006893 Burglary,NonRes 17:09:25 08/17/19
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a burglary call in the Eastsound area. The investigation is ongoing.

19-006904 Assault – Aggravated 20:53:38 08/17/19
San Juan Deputies responded to a report of an assault. A male subject was arrested for assault in the fourth degree.

19-006907 Traffic Violation 21:39:36 08/17/19
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a report of a vehicle swerving “all over the road”. the vehicle was located and the driver identified. The driver was subsequently arrested for suspicion of Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor and/or Drugs.

19-006914 Accident-NonInj 23:54:31 08/17/19
Orcas Island Deputies responded with OIFR to a motor vehicle accident in the Olga area. The driver left the scene before units arrived and was unable to be located. The vehicle was impounded. A report was taken.

Sunday, August 18, 2019
19-006919 Medical BLS 02:08:57 08/18/19
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a report of a juvenile suffering from alcohol poisoning. The juvenile was contacted and an investigation commenced.

19-006921 Animal at Large 06:07:09 08/18/19
A Lopez Island Deputy was sent to check on a report of a flock of sheep running at large in the road. The animals were gone when the Deputy arrived.

19-006931 Theft 11:52:46 08/18/19
A Deputy on San Juan took a report of a theft. The incident was documented.

19-006932 Animal at Large 12:30:10 08/18/19
A Lopez Island Deputy was called regarding a dog running at large on Center Rd. The dog owner was identified, and came and picked up the dog at the scene. No further action was taken.

19-006935 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 14:27:36 08/18/19
A Decatur Island homeowner reported that someone had tampered with the water system on their property.

19-006936 Parking Problem 14:43:39 08/18/19
A Lopez Island Deputy ticketed an unattended vehicle left in the ferry line while the 2:40 sailing to Anacortes was loading.

19-006938 Theft 14:51:39 08/18/19
A Lopez Island resident reported the theft of a power tool from their property.

Tuesday, August 19, 2019
19-006968 Theft 13:58:28 08/19/19
A Deputy on San Juan took a report of a theft. The incident was documented.

19-006971 Malicious Mischief 14:29:30 08/19/19
A Lopez Island Deputy took a report of a hit and run collision that damaged a parked vehicle.

19-006979 Trespassing 18:26:39 08/19/19
A San Juan Deputy responded to a business who stated they would like a subject trespassed. The Deputy located the subject and served them with a trespass letter.

19-006982 Curfew Violation 19:26:56 08/19/19
A San Juan Deputy placed a juvenile in custody for a curfew violation. After an investigation, the juvenile was arrested for possession of marijuana under 21.

19-006984 Trespassing 19:44:36 08/19/19
A Deputy was dispatched to a report of Trespassing in Friday Harbor. The suspect was cited and released for Trespassing 2nd Degree.

19-006988 Welfare Check 20:46:17 08/19/19
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of a subject in crisis after they made a social media post that concerned several citizens. A Deputy was able to make contact with the subject.

Wednesday, August 20, 2019
19-006994 Harassment 09:52:38 08/20/19
An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched to a harassment call in the Eastsound area. An informational report was taken. The investigation determined no crime had been committed.

19-007003 Parking Problem 11:48:20 08/20/19
A Lopez Island Deputy ticketed an unattended vehicle left in the ferry line during the loading of the 1045 sailing to Anacortes.

19-007020 Citizen Assist 21:56:25 08/20/19
A San Juan Deputy made contact with a juvenile who was violating a curfew. The juvenile was transported to his residence.