Sheriff’s Report | August 25 – 31, 2021

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

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25
21-007695 Citizen Assist 09:17:40 08/25/21
A Lopez Deputy responded to a citizen assist call. A citizen was provided information regarding an ongoing neighborly conflict.

21-007702 Citizen Assist 10:59:49 08/25/21
A Lopez Deputy responded to a citizen assist call. A Lopez citizen, who is in a feud, was advised of different protection orders and alternative solutions.

21-007704 Found Property 11:47:15 08/25/21
A tan canvas bag was left at the Orcas Substation. A note attached stated it was found at Waterfront Park in Eastsound on 08/23/2021. The bag was booked into the property room at the Orcas Substation.

21-007715 Civil Problem 15:04:34 08/25/21
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of a civil dispute. No crime was committed and the incident was documented.

21-007716 Unwanted Person 17:15:48 08/25/21
San Juan Deputies responded to a report of an unwanted person. The subject was located and issued a trespass warning letter for the property.

21-007717 Trouble Unknown 17:32:38 08/25/21
San Juan Deputies responded to an unknown trouble call. Investigation determined the caller was in a drug-induced crisis, but wanted no help or contact from law enforcement. Mental health resources were contacted and a report was completed.

21-007719 Threats 19:35:51 08/25/21
Orcas Island Deputies were dispatched to a harassment call. A report was taken.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 26
21-007728 Threats 09:13:57 08/26/21
A Lopez Deputy was contacted regarding a citizen dispute over COVID vaccinations and mask wearing requirements on private property. A report was completed.

21-007727 Accident-HitRun 09:15:27 08/26/21
San Juan Deputy took a report of a cold hit and run collision in Friday Harbor. No suspect information was available.

21-007732 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 10:04:36 08/26/21
Deputies investigated a situation involving possible future workplace violence. The report was unfounded.

21-007739 Accident-HitRun 14:10:01 08/26/21
San Juan Deputy responded to a report of a hit and run collision. The fleeing driver was located on 08/31/2021 and the report was sent to the Prosecutor’s Office for a charging decision.

21-007745 Agency Assistance 16:36:58 08/26/21
San Juan Deputy responded to a report of an agency assist regarding a mental health pickup order. The patient voluntarily went to the hospital for evaluation.

21-007746 Vicious Animal 17:00:52 08/26/21
San Juan Deputy responded to a report of an animal problem regarding a dog. The owner of the dog was contacted and warned for allowing it to roam freely through the neighborhood.

21-007747 Trouble Unknown 19:01:42 08/26/21
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of an intoxicated person in the roadway. Deputies arrived and contacted the subject who was intoxicated. The subject was on court ordered alcohol conditions. The subject was arrested and booked on a warrant.

21-007758 Traffic Hazard 23:58:18 08/26/21
A Lopez Deputy discovered a downed tree on a private road. The road owner was contacted to alert them to the situation.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 27
21-007765 Found Property 12:06:11 08/27/21
A cell phone that was found at the public library on Orcas Island was turned into the Sheriff’s Office. A property report was completed.

21-007766 Domestic Dispute or Assault 12:42:19 08/27/21
A Deputy was dispatched to a Domestic in the Friday Harbor area. The Deputy contacted both of the involved people. The incident was verbal argument. Informational report taken.

21-007768 Fraud 13:20:42 08/27/21
San Juan Deputy took a report of an act of fraud. The victim suffered no loss and no suspect information is available. A report was generated.

21-007770 Accident-HitRun 14:16:27 08/27/21
A Deputy was dispatched to a Hit and Run in the Friday Harbor area. The Deputy contacted the call. Photos of the vehicle and damage to the vehicle were taken. No suspect or evidence at this time. Informational report taken.

21-007777 Agency Assistance 17:06:48 08/27/21
An agency assist referral was taken from Adult Protective Services. A report was written. Further investigation required.

21-007788 Malicious Mischief 21:28:19 08/27/21
A Lopez Deputy responded to a vandalism call. A report was taken.

21-007791 Domestic Dispute or Assault 23:05:00 08/27/21
Deputies on San Juan Island responded to a possible domestic violence incident. The investigation discovered a single person was talking loudly on their phone.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 28
21-007795 Welfare Check 09:00:28 08/28/21
A San Juan Deputy was dispatched to a report of a person passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle. On contact, the Deputy noted the person was unconscious and the vehicle was in gear. The person woke up and drove a short distance before being stopped. The driver was arrested for investigation of DUI.

21-007801 Animal at Large 11:42:48 08/28/21
A Deputy was dispatched to the San Juan Island area for an Animal at Large. The Deputy arrived and took a dog to the animal shelter. Warning letter issued to owner. Report taken.

21-007803 Explosives Problem 12:32:40 08/28/21
An Orcas Island Deputy investigated a call of a loud explosion near North Beach Rd. An investigation was conducted and what appeared to be homemade fireworks were located, but no suspect was identified. A report was authored.

21-007816 Assault – Body Force 17:57:06 08/28/21
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a 911 hang up call that turned out to be a possible assault. The incident was investigated and found the stories given were inconsistent. The incident was documented.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 29
21-007836 Citizen Assist 11:59:04 08/29/21
A Lopez Island Deputy and fire personnel contacted a visitor at a vacation rental about a recreational fire.

21-007842 Trespassing 14:47:41 08/29/21
An Orcas Island Deputy served a subject with a Trespass Warning Letter at the request of the management for the Orcas Island Co-Op located at 138 North Beach Rd.

21-007844 Found Property 16:09:08 08/29/21
A Deputy on San Juan Island took possession of a found lost wallet. The wallet was entered into the evidence system for safe keeping until the owner retrieves it.

21-007845 Trauma BLS 16:22:02 08/29/21
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a medical call. The subject was transported by EMS and a report was forwarded to the prosecutor’s office for a violation of alcohol conditions.

21-007847 Unconscious ALS 17:36:48 08/29/21
Orcas Island Deputies were dispatched with Orcas Island Fire and Rescue to a choking call. Upon arrival, units began CPR, and it was performed until the subject was pronounced deceased at the scene. A report was taken.

21-007848 Animal Noise 18:12:26 08/29/21
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a barking dog complaint. The owner was issued a verbal warning.

21-007857 Harassment 22:06:52 08/29/21
A San Juan Deputy responded to a Harassment complaint by one neighbor against another. The Deputy spoke with the complainants and then the 45-year-old neighbor, finding the neighbor to be extremely intoxicated and equally immature. A report was completed.

21-007859 Juvenile Problem 22:40:37 08/29/21
A Lopez resident reported their juvenile son had a tattoo applied by a local tattoo artist. Charges will be forwarded to the court for tattooing a minor.

MONDAY, AUGUST 30
21-007863 Burglary,NonRes 07:35:21 08/30/21
A Deputy was dispatched to a Burglary in the San Juan Island area. The Deputy contacted the owner of the business. The business had been broken into over the weekend. Evidence was located and taken. Report taken.

21-007866 Boating Problem 09:55:32 08/30/21
A Lopez Island Deputy was called about a sailboat that was dragging anchor in the wind and threatening a dock and vessels moored there. The unoccupied sailboat was corralled by good samaritan mariners and secured at the dock before anything was damaged. Ownership of the sailboat is unknown.

21-007874 Traffic Violation 11:37:00 08/30/21
A Deputy was contacted in reference to a Traffic Offense in the San Juan Island area. The person reported an emergency vehicle crossing the center line in a blind corner. The person had already contacted the agency involved but also reported to the Sheriff’s Office. Report taken.

21-007878 Sick or Injured Animal 12:05:47 08/30/21
A Lopez Island Deputy took a report of animal neglect regarding livestock animals. The case is under investigation.

21-007879 Trouble Unknown 12:37:00 08/30/21
A Lopez Island Deputy was sent to a call of a 911 open line. There was no problem found at the location, and upon further checking the cell phone involved was not associated with that residence. The source of the call was not located.

21-007889 Harassment 16:20:34 08/30/21
A Lopez resident reported an incident of vehicle related harassment. A report was completed.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 31
21-007897 Trespassing 09:16:12 08/31/21
A Deputy was dispatched to a Trespassing in the Friday Harbor area. the Deputy contacted the caller. The caller requested a Trespass Warning Letter for a person sleeping on the property. Warning letter signed but not served because other person was not on scene. Report taken.

21-007905 Found Property 13:17:32 08/31/21
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of found property. The owner was not able to be contacted and the property was entered into evidence.

21-007915 Unwanted Person 16:33:41 08/31/21
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of an unwanted person making a scene at a local business regarding the mask mandate. The subject left the location before the Deputy arrived and a report was made.

21-007917 Traffic Stop 17:16:11 08/31/21
A San Juan Deputy stopped a vehicle as the driver did not have a driver’s license, was not wearing a safety belt, was using a cellphone while driving and did not use turn signals several times. The driver was arrested, suffered a medical episode and was transported to the ER for treatment.

21-007919 Medical BLS 18:33:44 08/31/21
A San Juan Deputy responded to the jail on a medical assist call. An inmate complained of her “heart stopping.” Medical personnel responded and determined her heart hadn’t stopped and she was fine. She was returned to her cell.

21-007922 Accident-NonInj 19:01:30 08/31/21
A Deputy responded to a Traffic Offense. Multiple emergency vehicles were responding. A parked emergency vehicle was struck by another responding emergency vehicle. Report taken.

21-007928 Accident-Injury, Traffic 23:14:15 08/31/21
Deputies on Orcas responded to a single vehicle accident near the one lane bridge exiting Moran State Park. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was flown off island for medical treatment. They were found to be driving on a suspended license. A report was taken.