Sheriff’s Report | August 19 – 25, 2020

Make sure you read the call of the week!

||| from San Juan County Sheriff’s Office 

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2020
20-006960 Animal at Large 08:20:22 08/19/20
A Deputy was dispatched to a report of animal at large on Roche Harbor Rd. An informational report was completed.

20-006964 Boating Problem 11:02:25 08/19/20
A San Juan Deputy issued vessels for fail to display permit at the San Juan County Dock in Roche Harbor.

20-006969 Welfare Check 12:17:29 08/19/20
A San Juan Deputy was dispatched to a welfare check. An eviction notice was posted on the property.

20-006971 Sex Offense 12:54:38 08/19/20
A San Juan Deputy was dispatched to a report of an alleged sex offense. Initial report completed. Investigation Continues.

20-006972 VIN Inspection 13:35:41 08/19/20
A Lopez Island Deputy was called for a VIN inspection. Upon learning what the caller’s intentions for the vehicle were, the matter was referred to the Washington State Patrol.

20-006983 Citizen Dispute 18:47:06 08/19/20
Orcas Island Deputies responded to a citizen dispute. No crime was found to be committed. An informational report was taken.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020
20-006999 Theft 13:29:49 08/20/20
A citizen on Lopez reported his cell phone missing after dropping it along the roadway. He located the phone through an app, and a Deputy was able to recover it from a bicyclist who picked it up with intent to turn it in.

20-007003 Citizen Assist 14:31:19 08/20/20
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of a citizen assist. A report was made.

20-007004 Agency Assistance 14:43:54 08/20/20
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of an agency assist. A report was made.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020
20-007015 Domestic Dispute or Assault 00:06:02 08/21/20
A Deputy on San Juan responded to a report of a domestic violence incident. The incident was investigated and found to be verbal only in nature. Parties separated for the night.

20-007017 Domestic Dispute or Assault 06:18:18 08/21/20
San Juan Deputies were dispatched to a report of a Domestic. Deputies found that one of the parties suffers from medical issues as a result of Alzheimer’s. One person was transported to the medical

20-007036 Fraud 16:21:27 08/21/20
A Deputy received a fraud complaint from a Lopez Island resident. The victim was scammed out of money after receiving a telephone call from a person claiming to work for Apple support. The scammer convinced him that he needed to release bank account information to remedy the problem.

20-007038 Fraud 18:10:43 08/21/20
A Deputy on Orcas Island received a report of an identity theft. A report was filed and the investigation is ongoing.

20-007044 Disorderly Conduct 20:15:10 08/21/20
Deputies on Orcas Island responded to a report of a verbal altercation. One of the participants was cited for Disorderly Conduct.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2020
20-007067 Malicious Mischief 09:04:41 08/22/20
A Lopez Island Deputy was called to take a report of graffiti applied to a building. The vandalism was photographed and arrangements made for removal.

20-007088 Unwanted Person 19:08:43 08/22/20
A Deputy on San Juan responded to a trespass complaint. The subject refused to leave and was arrested for trespassing and obstructing a law enforcement officer.

CALL OF THE WEEK:

20-007090 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 19:41:48 08/22/20
Orcas Island and San Juan Deputies responded with USCG and DHS to a suspicious call. It was reported that a black duffel bag was dropped from a low flying aircraft to a waiting boat. After an investigation it was determined the bag contained ice cream. The ice cream was not shared with the responders.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2020
20-007103 Vehicle Prowl 08:39:54 08/23/20
A Deputy on Orcas Island received a report of car window smashed in Eastsound. No suspect information of workable leads. A report was filed.

20-007109 Domestic Dispute or Assault 12:42:01 08/23/20
Deputies on Orcas Island received a complaint of domestic violence in Eastsound. No offense had occurred. An information report was filed.

20-007111 Theft 13:13:26 08/23/20
A Deputy was contacted in reference to a Theft in the San Juan Island area. The caller reported some fishing gear had been taken. Patrol boat dispatched to the area to assist. No suspects or workable leads at this time. Report taken.

20-007117 Vicious Animal 15:23:15 08/23/20
A Lopez Island Deputy was called regarding a flock of sheep that had escaped from their pasture to go tour the neighborhood. The owner was notified and reclaimed the wandering flock.

20-007119 Trespassing 18:06:48 08/23/20
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a trespassing call. A report was taken.

MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2020
20-007129 Sick or Injured Animal 10:46:34 08/24/20
A concerned citizen called about a raccoon running in circles on a Lopez Island road and acting strange. The raccoon was gone when the Deputy arrived.

20-007132 Burn Investigation 12:34:22 08/24/20
A Lopez Island Deputy observed an illegal burn and contacted the property owner on scene to immediately extinguish the burning pile of yard debris.

20-007138 Theft 13:41:33 08/24/20
A Deputy on Orcas was dispatched to a theft call in Eastsound. Information was gathered and a report was taken. No suspects at this time.

20-007142 Trespassing 15:56:04 08/24/20
A Deputy was contacted in reference to a Trespass in the Friday Harbor area. The caller was requesting Trespass Warning Letters for two properties. The letters were prepared and signed to be served. Report taken.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2020
20-007160 Malicious Mischief 08:58:45 08/25/20
A San Juan Deputy was dispatched to a report of vandalism on Coho Drive. A trespass letter was issued.

20-007164 Traffic Hazard 12:52:10 08/25/20
A Lopez Island Deputy assisted with traffic control after the air brakes locked up on a trailer and would not release partially blocking a road. The problem was resolved after a mechanic arrived and was able to rectify the problem, allowing the trailer to be moved off the roadway.

20-007166 Animal at Large 13:05:44 08/25/20
A Lopez Island Deputy was notified of sheep running at large. The owner was contacted to retrieve and secure the sheep in their pasture.

20-007175 Agency Assistance 15:59:36 08/25/20
A Deputy responded to an assistance request by WA State Park Rangers in Moran State Park. It was reported a trespasser had made entry into a closed and locked building and was driving away. Contact was made and the persons involved were identified. State Parks will decide the legal outcome.