Sheriff’s Report | August 16 – 22, 2023

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

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16
23-006618 Animal at Large 08:10:31 08/16/23
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a dog-at-large complaint. The owner had recently installed an electronic fence. The Deputy opted to issue a warning in lieu of an infraction.

23-006630 Assault – Body Force 14:11:53 08/16/23
A Deputy on San Juan Island received a report of an assault that occurred at the fairgrounds. The investigation showed that there was no probable cause for arrest but the suspect was removed from the grounds by their employer.

23-006642 Court Order Violation 19:36:14 08/16/23
San Juan Island Deputies were dispatched to the Fairgrounds for an Order Violation. It was determined that the order was not violated. The incident was documented.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 17
23-006649 Agency Assistance 07:48:00 08/17/23
An Orcas Island Deputy assisted the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office in Tennessee with a fraud investigation. Money was recovered during a fraud investigation and returned to the victim who is an Orcas Island resident.

23-006669 Theft 17:04:14 08/17/23
A Lopez Deputy responded to a theft call. A Lopez individual reported that a wallet was stolen out of their vehicle, which was left unlocked at a park. A report was taken.

23-006680 Unwanted Person 23:56:53 08/17/23
San Juan Deputies were dispatched to Roche Harbor for an Unwanted Person Call. The individual was arrested for Harassment and the incident was documented.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 18
23-006681 Domestic Dispute or Assault 00:53:33 08/18/23
San Juan Deputies responded to a report of a domestic. A male was arrested for assault in the second degree – DV. He was booked into jail and the victim was transported to the hospital for medical treatment.

23-006693 Citizen Dispute 11:08:20 08/18/23
A Lopez Deputy completed a report to document another incident in a long running landlord / tenant dispute.

23-006699 Death Investigation 13:12:57 08/18/23
The Sheriff’s Office responded to a deceased person in the water off Center Island. The unknown subject was recovered and the case is currently under investigation.

23-006701 Boating Problem 13:58:05 08/18/23
A Lopez resident report a possible case of reckless boating on Lopez Sound.

23-006705 Agency Assistance 15:36:39 08/18/23
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to Snowberry Ln. for an Agency Assist call of a U-Haul truck that was reported stolen. An investigation was conducted, the truck was recovered and returned to U-Haul. No crime was committed.

23-006706 Traffic Hazard 15:46:30 08/18/23
A Lopez Deputy responded when a sheep wandered onto Center Road. The Deputy encouraged the sheep to go home by waving his arms around.

23-006711 Fall BLS 18:17:47 08/18/23
Lopez EMS and Deputies responded when an intoxicated passenger fell out of a vehicle, hurting her head. EMS administered care and the individual was airlifted to a hospital.

23-006714 Alcohol Offense 19:21:42 08/18/23
Deputies on San Juan Island responded to a report of an intoxicated female about to drive a vehicle with children inside. The female was ultimately issued a criminal citation for operating a vehicle without an ignition interlock device. A report was completed.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19
23-006722 Accident-NonInj 03:24:43 08/19/23
A Deputy on San Juan Island was dispatched to a report of a motor vehicle accident. No injuries were reported and two vehicles were towed from the scene.

23-006723 Domestic Dispute or Assault 08:37:19 08/19/23
A Deputy was dispatched to a Domestic in the San Juan Island area. The Deputy arrived and contacted the people involved. One of the people was in a mental health crisis. The Deputy was able to calm the
situation. Report taken.

23-006726 Welfare Check 10:54:40 08/19/23
An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched to a local business for a reported lost and disoriented individual. The subjects spouse was contacted and he was returned home without incident.

23-006729 Citizen Assist 12:42:23 08/19/23
An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched to an animal problem. A report was taken.

23-006739 Weapons Offense 15:48:21 08/19/23
A juvenile was reported to have brandished a knife at the San Juan County Fair. Their parent was located; they said they would bring the juvenile to the Sheriff’s booth. They did not do so. As the victims did not wish to pursue charges, the case was forwarded to Superior Court Services.

23-006748 Malicious Mischief 18:15:50 08/19/23
A Deputy on San Juan Island was dispatched to a report of vandalism on a motorcycle. A report was taken.

23-006762 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 23:49:59 08/19/23
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of a vehicle stopped in the middle of the roadway. The Deputy arrived and observed two occupants slumped over with aluminum foil on the driver’s lap. The two were awoken and the driver was arrested for DUI – Drugs. They admitted to smoking fentanyl.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 20
23-006772 Abandoned Vehicle 11:15:21 08/20/23
A Deputy was dispatched to an Abandoned Vehicle in the Friday Harbor area. The reporting Deputy located a single vehicle, partially parked in the roadway. Deputy was unable to locate the owner and vehicle was removed by Tow. Report taken.

23-006786 Sick or Injured Animal 20:30:59 08/20/23
A Lopez resident reported an animal problem. The Deputy will gather information from other neighbors as part of the investigation.

23-006787 Domestic Dispute or Assault 20:49:22 08/20/23
Deputies on San Juan Island responded to a report of a domestic incident in Friday Harbor. After talking with the involved parties, it was determined to be a dispute between two juvenile children. A report was completed.

MONDAY, AUGUST 21
23-006792 Citizen Assist 09:50:07 08/21/23
A Lopez resident called for assistance with a computer issue. They were directed to appropriate resources.

23-006797 Fraud 12:41:14 08/21/23
A Deputy on San Juan Island was dispatched to a report of fraudulent activity. A report was taken.

23-006801 Found Property 13:37:22 08/21/23
A Deputy on San Juan Island was dispatched to collect property that had been left at the county fair. The property was booked into the evidence room.

23-006812 Lost Property 19:15:40 08/21/23
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of a lost phone. The owner was able to track the phone to an approximate location. The Deputy was able to locate the phone and submitted it into evidence for safe keeping. A report was completed.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 22
23-006820 Accident, Fatal Traffic 05:41:49 08/22/23
All units available on Orcas responded to a vehicle accident with fatalities. The investigation is ongoing.

23-006827 Malicious Mischief 11:19:18 08/22/23
Lopez Island Deputies were dispatched to a Vandalism Call. The investigation is ongoing, and the incident was documented.

23-006829 Kidnapping 12:15:20 08/22/23
The Sheriff’s Office received a report from an outside agency of a possible kidnapping suspect and victim in our area. The case was investigated and unfounded. A report was taken and provided to the other agency.

23-006830 Animal Bite 12:35:31 08/22/23
Lopez Island Deputies were dispatched to an Animal Bite. The incident was documented.

23-006837 Structure Fire 16:47:29 08/22/23
Lopez Deputies responded with Lopez Fire to a reported wildland fire. DNR dispatched a helicopter to assist. Arriving units located a fully involved structure fire, that was spreading into the nearby trees. The fire was extinguished without incident. The cause is still under investigation.

23-006839 Accident-NonInj 17:50:21 08/22/23
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of a hit and run, vehicle versus pedestrian. The driver of the vehicle was located, taken into custody and booked into jail. A report was completed.