Sheriff’s Report | August 24 – 30, 2022

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

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24
22-006107 Animal Noise 09:35:47 08/24/22
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of animal noise. The dog’s owner was contacted and was asked to quiet the dog when it is barking as to not disturb neighbors. The incident was documented.

22-006108 Accident-NonInj 10:26:42 08/24/22
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of a non-injury collision involving a boat off a trailer in the roadway. The driver was issued an infraction for unsecured load and multiple warnings were given.

22-006109 Citizen Assist 10:32:38 08/24/22
A Deputy on Orcas responded to a fraud call where the reporting party received a text message stating to click on a link to collect money. They did not and reported it to the company that the text stated it was from. A report was taken.

22-006110 Found Property 11:08:16 08/24/22
A Lopez Deputy responded to a found property call when a Lopez citizen found a Utah driver’s license on the side of Davis Bay Road. The Deputy contacted the owner of the license and mailed the license back to Utah.

22-006115 Animal Noise 13:38:46 08/24/22
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of animal noise. The reporting party hoped that a Deputy talking to the dog owners would help the situation. The dog owners were provided a copy of the county noise ordinance rules and were understanding. A report was completed.

22-006117 Traffic Enforcement 14:28:19 08/24/22
A Lopez Deputy directed traffic for a tow truck that was recovering a pickup truck that had crashed on Port Stanley Road.

22-006121 Found Property 16:04:49 08/24/22
An Orcas Island woman turned in a handmade bag she had found on the beach. No known owner. The bag was booked into the property room at the Orcas Island substation.

22-006133 Fraud 19:37:30 08/24/22
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of Fraud. Investigation revealed no loss had been incurred and only partial information was obtained. The reporting party was advised to monitor their credit and notify their bank. A report was generated.

22-006135 Traffic Violation 20:25:46 08/24/22
A Deputy on Orcas Island conducted a traffic stop. The driver was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor and/or drugs.

22-006137 Trespassing 22:41:52 08/24/22
Orcas Deputies responded to Waldron Island regarding a trespassing complaint. The area was searched and no suspects were located.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 25
22-006139 Civil Problem 07:31:27 08/25/22
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of a civil dispute regarding a vehicle that is being sold. The reporting party provided a statement and the incident was documented.

22-006145 Wanted Person 11:50:26 08/25/22
A Deputy on Orcas was informed of a wanted person at the ferry terminal. The person was found, arrested, and booked over in Friday Harbor.

22-006146 Court Order Violation 12:36:38 08/25/22
A Deputy on San Juan Island took a report of an order violation that occurred several days prior. The incident will be investigated and a report will be sent to the prosecutor’s office for charging decision.

22-006151 Mental Health 15:05:53 08/25/22
Lopez Deputies had contact with a mentally ill person. Despite numerous arrests and referrals for mental health care, no solution has been provided by the courts or mental health care providers.

22-006154 Accident-HitRun 16:20:34 08/25/22
An Orcas Island Deputy authored a courtesy report for a vehicle hit on private property.

22-006155 Trespassing 16:23:43 08/25/22
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of trespassing. An individual was trespassed from a local business common area due to vagrancy and consuming alcohol.

22-006156 Litter/Pollution/Public Health 18:02:51 08/25/22
A Lopez Deputy responded to a littering call. A Lopez citizen witnessed a man throw a beer can out of a vehicle window. The Deputy located and questioned the described man, who denied throwing any garbage. The Deputy searched for but was unable to find any beer cans in the described area.

22-006157 Accident-HitRun 18:21:02 08/25/22
A San Juan Deputy responded to a Hit and Run at the ferry terminal. A motorcycle driver lost control, collided with a parked vehicle, & left the area without exchanging information with the victim. The fleeing driver was located and identified. The case will be forwarded to the P.A.’s office for charging.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 26
22-006170 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 08:47:54 08/26/22
A Deputy was contacted about a Suspicious Circumstance. The person had located a baggy with white powder inside in the Friday Harbor area. The baggy was entered into evidence to be destroyed. Report taken.

22-006185 Trouble Unknown 14:47:44 08/26/22
Lopez Deputies responded to a 911 hang up call. Upon investigation, someone had accidentally dialed 911 from their pocket while mowing the lawn.

22-006190 Accident-Injury, Traffic 18:19:00 08/26/22
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a roll over traffic collision on the 100 block of Point Lawrence Rd. An investigation was conducted, and a report authored.

22-006191 Citizen Assist 18:53:39 08/26/22
A Deputy on San Juan Island took a complaint from a citizen about the behavior of a Washington State Ferry employee. A statement was filled out and the incident will be forwarded to the appropriate jurisdiction.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27
22-006194 Citizen Assist 00:54:45 08/27/22
A Lopez Deputy performed a welfare check at the request of an out of state relative. All was fine.

22-006195 Accident-HitRun 08:32:29 08/27/22
A Deputy located a vehicle that had been struck while parked. The Deputy investigated the incident. The Deputy was contacted a short time later by the driver of the vehicle that had struck the vehicle. The driver provided their information. Report taken.

22-006204 Vicious Animal 12:05:40 08/27/22
A Deputy on San Juan Island was flagged down for a dog at large. The dog was secured and returned to its owner who was issued an infraction for dog at large first offense.

22-006205 Trespassing 12:53:27 08/27/22
A Deputy was dispatched to a Trespassing in the San Juan Island area. The Deputy contacted the caller. The caller explained the issue which was civil. Informational report taken.

2-006206 Accident-Injury, Traffic 13:28:19 08/27/22
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of a single vehicle collision with injury. The driver stopped suddenly when another scooter in front stopped. The scooter fell over and the driver sustained possible injuries.

22-006211 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 15:57:33 08/27/22
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a call of a suspicious container at 123 North Beach Rd. A plastic ammo box containing a tow strap was collected and booked as found property.

22-006217 Trespassing 17:43:25 08/27/22
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a trespassing call. A subject was arrested for trespassing first degree, obstructing law enforcement and possession of stolen property second degree. At the time of the arrest the identity of the subject was unknown.

22-006221 Domestic Dispute or Assault 20:58:53 08/27/22
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of a domestic incident at Roche Harbor. While investigating the incident, one party kicked the other in the presence of the Deputy. This person was arrested and booked into jail for Assault 4-DV.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 28
22-006225 Vehicle Prowl 07:32:26 08/28/22
A Deputy was contacted in reference to a Vehicle Prowl in the Friday Harbor area. The person reported that their vehicle had been parked at their residence and had been gone through during the night. Some
small items were taken. Report taken.

22-006229 Found Property 13:39:16 08/28/22
A Deputy on San Juan Island took a found property report. The item was entered into the evidence system due to an unknown owner.

MONDAY, AUGUST 29
22-006246 Weapon Safekeeping 11:34:06 08/29/22
Two firearms were turned over to a Lopez Deputy for destruction. Both firearms check clear.

22-006251 Theft 13:19:15 08/29/22
An Orcas Island Deputy investigated the theft of a firearm from a residence. A report was authored, and the investigation is ongoing.

22-006252 Weapon Safekeeping 15:12:24 08/29/22
A Deputy on Orcas received a found shotgun to be destroyed at the request of the property owner.

22-006255 Found Property 16:28:54 08/29/22
A Deputy on San Juan Island took a report of found property. Two credit cards were turned in and entered into evidence.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 30
22-006267 Found Property 06:02:19 08/30/22
A person turned in some property located in Friday Harbor area. The item was entered into evidence as Found Property. Report taken.

22-006272 Found Property 09:54:25 08/30/22
A Deputy on Orcas responded to a found property call near the ferry landing. The purse and all its contents were booked into the evidence room and logged accordingly.

22-006274 Welfare Check 10:02:08 08/30/22
A Deputy was dispatched to a Welfare Check in the San Juan Island area. The Deputy made contact with the person. The person was transported for additional assistance. Report taken.

22-006276 Animal at Large 10:15:22 08/30/22
A Deputy on San Juan Island was dispatched to a report of dogs chasing a cat. The dogs were located by the cat owner and turned over to the person who was care taking them. The cat was later found deceased. A report was filed.

22-006280 Burglary – Residential 10:47:35 08/30/22
A Deputy was contacted about a Burglary in the San Juan Island area. The person stated that incident had occurred a few days prior. Report taken.

22-006286 Domestic Dispute or Assault 13:41:35 08/30/22
San Juan Deputies responded to a report of a domestic. One individual was arrested for harassment – DV and was booked into jail.

22-006289 Juvenile Problem 14:40:56 08/30/22
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of a juvenile using their parents credit card when they were not supposed to. The parents did not wish to pursue criminal charges. A report was Completed.

22-006292 Agency Assistance 15:39:22 08/30/22
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to an agency assist from adult protective services. The involved individual stated that they were fine and were going to handle the situation on their own for the time being. A report was completed.

22-006294 Found Property 16:17:35 08/30/22
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of found property. The owner was located and the property was returned.

22-006296 Civil Problem 16:40:20 08/30/22
A Deputy on San Juan Island spoke with a citizen who stated trees had been cut down on their property without permission. The citizen will be attempting to resolve the problem with property management. An informational report was completed.

22-006299 Unwanted Person 18:02:27 08/30/22
Orcas Deputies responded to an unwanted person who was trespassing on private property. Deputies were unable to take the person into custody because the suspect had fled the area. Further efforts are being made to locate and arrest the suspect.