Sheriff’s Report | August 20 – 26, 2025

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

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20
25-005645 Trespassing 13:31:01 08/20/25
A San Juan Deputy received a report of trespassing. A witness who reportedly saw the suspect on the property refused to provide a statement to the Deputy.

25-005650 Fraud 15:20:39 08/20/25
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a fraud incident in the Eastsound area. The victim had fraudulent charges to an Amazon account. The Deputy authored a report for the victim to dispute the charges with Amazon.

25-005653 Agency Assistance 16:21:04 08/20/25
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of an agency assist. The incident was documented.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 21
25-005666 Unwanted Person 11:46:22 08/21/25
A San Juan Deputy was dispatched to a request to trespass a person from a local business. The trespass letter was completed and issued to the involved party.

25-005684 Trespassing 16:41:59 08/21/25
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a trespass incident in the Eastsound area. The reporting party wanted an unwanted person trespassed from their property. The incident was documented.

25-005686 Domestic Dispute or Assault 18:44:53 08/21/25
A San Juan Deputy responded to PIMC for a report of a domestic. The victim was found to have severe injuries from an assault from their significant other. A Deputy located the suspect on 08/24/2025 and arrested him for multiple charges without incident.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22
25-005694 Animal Bite 09:42:44 08/22/25
A Lopez pedestrian was bitten by a dog. The dog’s owner was located, and necessary information was obtained. A report was completed.

25-005698 Found Property 11:22:55 08/22/25
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of found property. An out-of-state identification card was entered into evidence as found property.

25-005710 Citizen Assist 14:45:09 08/22/25
A Deputy took a report of an individual making racially charged comments at a local food share service on San Juan Island. The incident was documented, and the organization’s management is considering next steps.

25-005715 CPR ALS 16:17:26 08/22/25
Orcas Island Deputies responded to a death investigation on Shaw Island. The investigation revealed no suspicious activity.

25-005716 Trespassing 16:40:49 08/22/25
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a trespass incident in the Eastsound area. The reporting party wanted an unwanted person trespassed from their property. The incident was documented.

25-005732 Unwanted Person 23:45:18 08/22/25
San Juan Deputies responded to a report of an unwanted person. An individual was located in a dumpster and was taken into protective custody for treatment.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23
25-005736 Traffic Hazard 08:25:45 08/23/25
A Lopez Deputy responded to a traffic hazard, the fourth hazard in the same area over the past 10 days. Mental health professionals have been contacted to assist the involved person.

25-005746 Traffic Violation 12:56:35 08/23/25
A Deputy on Orcas Island recovered stolen property, effected a non-custodial arrest for driving while suspended in the third degree, and issued a notice of infraction for no proof of insurance.

25-005749 Burglary,NonRes 14:04:59 08/23/25
Unknown suspects attempted to burglarize a business in the Lopez Village during the early morning hours. The investigation continues.

25-005763 Parking Problem 20:27:22 08/23/25
An Orcas Island Deputy observed a parking problem at the West Sound County Dock. A vessel was observed mooring overnight in a posted “Day Use Only” area. The Deputy issued a $250 dollar infraction for unlawful mooring of a vessel.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 24
25-005791 Boating Problem 20:33:02 08/24/25
An Orcas Island Deputy observed a parking problem at the West Sound County Dock. A vessel was observed mooring overnight in posted “Day Use Only” area. The Deputy issued a $250 dollar infraction for unlawful mooring of a vessel.

MONDAY, AUGUST 25
25-005794 Unwanted Person 07:45:55 08/25/25
A Deputy on Orcas Island was dispatched for possible illegal camping on public property. A different subject was assisted with loading a kayak.

25-005798 Welfare Check 09:33:25 08/25/25
A Deputy on Orcas conducted a welfare check on an Orcas resident. The resident was found to be in good health.

25-005802 Litter/Pollution/Public Health 12:26:57 08/25/25
A Deputy was dispatched to a littering complaint on Orcas Island. It was referred to Code Enforcement.

25-005805 Unwanted Person 13:01:40 08/25/25
A Deputy on Orcas was dispatched to an unwanted person complaint. Subject was warned to stay away from the property in question.

25-005806 Accident-HitRun 13:04:05 08/25/25
A Lopez resident reported hit and run damage to their vehicle. The damage occurred while the vehicle was parked at a local business.

25-005807 Found Property 13:05:41 08/25/25
The Sheriff’s Office received a set of lost and found rings. The items were entered into the evidence system.

25-005813 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 15:36:16 08/25/25
A Deputy on San Juan Island took a report of suspicious mail. An in-custody individual from another state sent a letter to San Juan County that did not make logical sense. The Deputy spoke with the out of state county jail and learned that this individual has sent out approximately 100 letters.

25-005819 Found Property 17:54:53 08/25/25
A Deputy on San Juan Island took a report of found property. A bank card found in Friday Harbor was turned into the Sheriff’s Office. Contact information for the owner was unable to be located. The card was placed into evidence as found property.

25-005822 Domestic Dispute or Assault 23:39:28 08/25/25
Deputies on San Juan Island responded to a report of a domestic incident in Friday Harbor. One person was taken into custody and was booked into the San Juan County Jail for assault in the 4th degree- DV. A report was completed.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 26
25-005825 Missing Person 08:29:44 08/26/25
A Deputy on Orcas responded to a missing person complaint. The missing person was found to have overstayed their camping trip on the island.

25-005837 Parking Problem 13:58:06 08/26/25
The Sheriff’s Office issued an infraction for a vehicle parked on the public sidewalk on Coho Dr. The vehicle was also posted for 72 hour tow if not removed from public access.

25-005842 Medical Emergency 16:21:15 08/26/25
A Deputy on San Juan Island transported an in-custody individual to the ER at Peace Health. Hospital staff conducted multiple tests and determined that the individual was clear to return to jail. A report was completed.

25-005845 Trespassing 20:13:42 08/26/25
A Deputy on Orcas Island arrested a person with an out-of-county arrest warrant.