Sheriff’s Report | August 21 – 27, 2019

— from San Juan County Sheriff’s Office —

Wednesday, August 21, 2019
19-007026 Vagrancy 05:35:10 08/21/19
An unwanted person was found in the Friday Harbor Post Office. They were later trespassed from there.

19-007027 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 05:54:06 08/21/19
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a complaint of a suspicious person sitting in a vehicle with the music blaring. The person was identified and given a warning for violating the San Juan County Noise Ordinance.

19-007035 Citizen Assist 13:18:15 08/21/19
An Orcas Deputy met with a subject at the substation regarding family issues. A report was taken.

19-007036 Found Property 13:20:58 08/21/19
A Lopez Island Deputy picked up a found debit card that had been turned in to a local business. After contacting the national bank that issued the card, the card was shredded at the request of the bank.

19-007046 Trouble Unknown 16:52:01 08/21/19
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a trouble unknown in the Olga area. The caller was found to be alright and the call was accidental.

19-007050 Trespassing 17:38:18 08/21/19
A San Juan Deputy responded to a call regarding a subject who was trespassing. The subject was arrested for criminal trespass in the first degree.

19-007053 Domestic Dispute or Assault 19:12:53 08/21/19
San Juan Deputies responded to a possible domestic assault which became a welfare check. The Deputies were able to speak with the subject and concluded no crime occurred.

19-007055 Fraud 20:01:10 08/21/19
A San Juan Deputy responded to a call regarding the use of a counterfeit $100 bill. The investigation is ongoing.

Thursday, August 22, 2019
19-007071 Wanted Person 12:38:43 08/22/19
A Deputy on San Juan arrested a subject for multiple outstanding warrants.

19-007074 Theft 14:29:08 08/22/19
A Deputy was dispatched to a report of theft in Friday Harbor. No suspects at this time.

19-007077 Aircraft Problem 14:45:10 08/22/19
A small plane made an emergency landing at the Lopez airport following a mechanical malfunction. The pilot was not injured. An informational report was completed.

19-007079 Theft 15:50:08 08/22/19
An Orcas Deputy responded to a theft call at the Exchange. A report was taken and there are no suspects at this time.

Friday, August 23, 2019
19-007091 Disorderly Conduct 03:25:23 08/23/19
A San Juan Deputy was dispatched to a report of a disorderly subject at the Port of Friday Harbor. The subject was told to return to his boat.

19-007094 Sick or Injured Animal 08:57:30 08/23/19
Lopez resident requested assistance with a sick deer on their property. The deer expired shortly before the Deputy arrived. The Deputy and resident moved the carcass to a remote area of the property.

19-007096 Theft 09:33:26 08/23/19
A Deputy on San Juan took a report of a theft. The incident was documented.

19-007098 Citizen Dispute 09:54:49 08/23/19
An Orcas Deputy responded to a citizen dispute near Eastsound. A report was taken.

19-007103 Malicious Mischief 12:09:43 08/23/19
A Deputy on San Juan took a report of vandalism. The incident was documented.

19-007104 Theft 12:18:34 08/23/19
A former Lopez resident called to report the theft of a firearm that occurred in 2013. There is no suspect information. A report was completed.

19-007105 Fraud 12:38:24 08/23/19
A subject reported receiving a check in the mail and suspected it to be fraudulent. Subject was advised not to cash the check and contact the WA State Attorney General’s Office.

19-007107 Boating Problem 12:53:17 08/23/19
While on marine patrol the SJCSO discovered a sunken vessel. There were many items floating in the water nearby including a kayak and skiff, which were recovered. The USCG were notified and deployed assets including a helicopter and patrol vessel to assist in the search for the operator.

19-007109 Trespassing 13:42:15 08/23/19
A Deputy was called to check on a trespassing situation on the Odlin Park trail. Deputies had checked the area the prior day, finding the involved party gone. They had not returned.

19-007111 Boating Problem 14:04:11 08/23/19
A Deputy issued parking infractions to three vessels for not being permitted correctly. One of the vessels was issued infractions for expired registration and registration displayed incorrectly.

19-007114 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 16:52:44 08/23/19
A Deputy responded to a suspicious circumstance in which a person appeared to be passed out in a vehicle. Upon arrival, the Deputy made contact with the conscious subject. Drug paraphernalia was in plain view. The subject was arrested and drugs were located on his person. The suspect was booked.

19-007116 Threats 17:46:10 08/23/19
A Deputy spoke with a Lopez Island resident regarding a threats complaint.

19-007129 Theft 18:38:56 08/23/19
San Juan Deputies responded to a report of theft. The suspect was identified and the stolen property recovered.

19-007133 Missing Person 19:15:26 08/23/19
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to Moran State Park for a report of a missing juvenile. Park Rangers, Orcas Fire/Search and Rescue Personnel and members of the public conducted a search. The juvenile was located and reunited with family.

19-007140 Court Order Violation 20:28:18 08/23/19
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of an order violation. After investigating, the Deputy concluded that no violation occurred. A report was taken.

Saturday, August 24, 2019
19-007155 Disorderly Conduct 00:18:53 08/24/19
San Juan Deputies responded to a report of an assault at a business in Friday Harbor. The suspect fled the scene and a description was given by witnesses. The investigation is ongoing.

19-007164 Accident-HitRun 12:07:17 08/24/19
San Juan Deputies responded to a non-reportable collision. Information was exchanged between the involved parties.

19-007166 Domestic Dispute or Assault 12:47:12 08/24/19
A Lopez Deputy responded to a verbal disturbance called in by an uninvolved party. No crime had occurred. A report was completed.

19-007170 Found Property 14:20:49 08/24/19
Car keys and a wallet were turned in to a Lopez Deputy. The owner was located and reunited with their belongings.

Sunday, August 25, 2019
19-007219 Malicious Mischief 08:38:34 08/25/19
A Deputy on San Juan took a report of vandalism. The incident was documented.

19-007220 Vehicle Prowl 09:11:37 08/25/19
An Orcas Deputy was dispatched to a vehicle prowl that happened earlier in the week near the ferry landing. A report was taken.

19-007240 Domestic Dispute or Assault 15:04:54 08/25/19
Orcas Island Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance in the Eastsound area. Upon investigation it was determined that no crime had been committed. A report was filed.

19-007255 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 21:24:09 08/25/19
Man looking for a VRBO. I located him and assisted in finding the address.

19-007256 Welfare Check 21:33:50 08/25/19
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a welfare check. The involved parties were contacted and a report taken.

19-007258 Mental Health 22:12:26 08/25/19
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a report of a possible suicidal person.

Monday, August 26, 2019
19-007261 Wanted Person 06:38:51 08/26/19
A citizen came into the Sheriff’s Office to turn himself in on an outstanding warrant for assault 3rd degree. The citizen was booked into the jail on his warrant. See attached.

19-007263 Domestic Dispute or Assault 07:28:03 08/26/19
A Deputy on San Juan responded to a report of a domestic. The incident was verbal only and it was determined no crime occurred.

19-007265 Accident-NonInj 09:51:38 08/26/19
An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident in the Eastsound area. There were no injuries and after the investigation both vehicles were able to drive away. A report was taken.

19-007273 Disorderly Conduct 13:38:00 08/26/19
Deputies on San Juan responded to a disorderly subject. The subject was arrested for disorderly conduct and issued an infraction for open alcohol container.

19-007280 Theft 17:00:02 08/26/19
A Deputy was contacted in reference to a Theft in the San Juan Island area. Report taken.

19-007281 Area Check 19:08:19 08/26/19
A Deputy on Orcas Island conducted an area check at Madrona Point, which is closed to the public. A person was located on the property and issued a warning for criminal trespass.

19-007286 Area Check 22:17:19 08/26/19
While on routine patrol, a Deputy on Orcas Island discovered a person occupying a vehicle in a day use only area. The person was given a warning for being in a day use area during hours of darkness.

Tuesday, August 27, 2019
19-007299 Agency Assistance 12:08:57 08/27/19
An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched to a disturbance on a ferry boat that was approaching the Orcas Terminal. The skipper advised that an incident occurred between a passenger and contract worker onboard. An investigation was conducted and report taken. The investigation is ongoing.

19-007314 Traffic Hazard 17:00:40 08/27/19
Partially blocking. Couple with child throwing a fit. Asked to move to safer location.