Sheriff’s Report | August 28 – September 2, 2019

— from San Juan County Sheriff’s Office —

Wednesday, August 28, 2019
19-007325 Accident-Injury, Traffic 01:14:59 08/28/19
San Juan Deputies responded to a single vehicle collision with injuries. The occupants of the vehicle were transported to the hospital for treatment. Alcohol is suspected to be a factor in the collision. The investigation is ongoing.

19-007334 Trespassing 10:45:27 08/28/19
A Lopez Island business requested that a Deputy issue a trespass warning letter to unruly customers who caused a disturbance inside the business compromising the safety of customers and employees.

19-007345 Citizen Assist 15:26:22 08/28/19
A Lopez Island resident contacted a Deputy for advice on trying to resolve an ongoing issue with a neighbor. Several options were presented for consideration. No action beyond the information was requested.

19-007347 Trouble Unknown 16:02:53 08/28/19
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a 911 open line in the Eastsound area. Sounds of distress were heard in the background. Further investigation revealed an assault took place. The suspect was arrested.

Thursday, August 29, 2019
19-007353 Boating Problem 08:54:07 08/29/19
A Lopez Deputy was requested for a boat that had been abandoned on private property for several years. A junk vehicle affidavit was completed so the property owner could move forward with the removal.

19-007354 Wanted Person 09:11:47 08/29/19
Deputies contacted a person on a boat in the water in the area of Shipyard Cove. The person was arrested on an outstanding warrant and an obstructing charge from another case.

19-007358 Domestic Dispute or Assault 11:14:25 08/29/19
Deputies responded to a DV. A subject was arrested for assault 4th degree DV and interfering with reporting DV.

19-007371 Civil Problem 13:25:26 08/29/19
A Lopez Deputy was contacted regarding a potential harassment situation. A report was completed.

19-007372 Unwanted Person 14:47:11 08/29/19
An Orcas Deputy responded to an unwanted person call near Eastsound. The subject was located and told to not enter the property again without a court order.

19-007373 Traffic Stop 19:14:17 08/29/19
A Friday Harbor Deputy arrested a driver for DUI and Reckless Endangerment.

Friday, August 30, 2019
19-007392 Parking Problem 11:41:53 08/30/19
A Deputy responded to a parking problem. A vehicle was issued an infraction for parking in a handicap space without a placard.

19-007400 Malicious Mischief 14:54:06 08/30/19
San Juan Deputies were advised of an incident of vandalism. The incident was documented and the investigation is ongoing.

19-007406 Civil Problem 16:22:06 08/30/19
A Deputy was dispatched to a civil standby in Friday Harbor. A report was taken.

19-007416 Welfare Check 19:20:05 08/30/19
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a welfare check. The subject was experiencing a medical emergency. Orcas EMS personnel responded to the scene and provided aid.

19-007417 Welfare Check 19:37:25 08/30/19
Related to 19-007416. Notified of findings along with other concerned individuals.

19-007452 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 22:32:56 08/30/19
Door left open. No sign of anything missing. Cleared no report.

19-007454 Theft 22:44:54 08/30/19
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a theft complaint. The complaint was determined to be a civil issue. The complainant was advised to seek legal counsel.

Saturday, August 31, 2019
19-007471 Trespassing 13:11:01 08/31/19
A Deputy on San Juan responded to a trespassing and order violation. The subject was later contacted and arrested on the order violation.

19-007473 Aircraft Problem 13:37:02 08/31/19
Deputies responded to a report of an aircraft collision. It was found there were no injuries and a report was taken.

19-007486 Traffic Stop 15:40:00 08/31/19
An Orcas Island Deputy stopped a vehicle on Olga Road inside Moran State Park. The driver, an island visitor, was subsequently issued an infraction for driving 53 MPH in a 25 MPH zone.

19-007517 Traffic Stop 20:33:26 08/31/19
An Orcas Island Deputy stopped a vehicle on the new section of Orcas Road. The driver was subsequently issued an infraction for driving 54 MPH in a 35 MPH zone.

19-007531 Citizen Dispute 22:41:37 08/31/19
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of an assault that occurred on Spring Street. When the Deputy arrived, a male subject who matched the description of the suspect, fled the scene on foot. The subject was arrested for obstructing a law enforcement officer.

Sunday, September 1, 2019
19-007533 Disorderly Conduct 00:51:13 09/01/19
Two Deputies on Orcas Island responded to a report of two disorderly women swimming off the West Sound Dock. The suspects were reported to be loud and possibly intoxicated. They were gone on arrival.

19-007535 Unsecure Premise 09:33:08 09/01/19
A Lopez Island resident reported hearing activity in the county gravel pit during the night and found the gate standing open in the morning. A Deputy checked the gravel pit and secured the gate.

19-007536 Animal Bite 09:51:03 09/01/19
A Deputy took a report of an animal bite.

19-007552 County Property Damage 16:22:13 09/01/19
San Juan Deputies were on the scene of a medical incident when a traffic collision occurred. The incident was investigated and a report was generated.

19-007569 Curfew Violation 23:30:52 09/01/19
A Deputy made contact with a juvenile. The juvenile was found to be violating curfew. Report taken.

Monday, September 2, 2019
19-007576 Animal at Large 10:23:58 09/02/19
A Lopez Island Deputy was called regarding livestock out in the roadway. Upon the Deputy’s arrival, neighbors had herded the animals back into their pasture. The Deputy called the owner and notified them of the escape and asked them to come repair the break in the fence.

19-007577 Parking Problem 10:27:03 09/02/19
A Lopez Island Deputy ticketed an unattended vehicle in the ferry line while the 10:45 sailing to Anacortes was loading.

19-007578 Parking Problem 10:32:55 09/02/19
A Lopez Island Deputy ticketed an unattended vehicle in the ferry line while the 10:45 sailing to Anacortes was loading.

19-007579 Parking Problem 10:57:55 09/02/19
A Lopez Island Deputy ticketed an unattended vehicle in the ferry line while the 10:45 sailing to Anacortes was loading.

19-007580 Parking Problem 10:58:07 09/02/19
A Lopez Island Deputy ticketed an unattended vehicle in the ferry line while the 10:45 sailing to Anacortes was loading.

19-007581 Traffic Hazard 11:12:02 09/02/19
A Deputy responded to a report of an abandoned vehicle, partially in the roadway. The vehicle was impounded.

19-007583 Death Investigation 11:26:58 09/02/19
An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched to a death investigation in the Eastsound area. The investigation is ongoing. A report was taken.

19-007592 Unwanted Person 14:07:32 09/02/19
A Friday Harbor Deputy was dispatched to an unwanted person in Friday Harbor. A male was served a Trespass Warning Letter.

19-007599 Accident-NonInj 17:08:36 09/02/19
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a report of a non-injury accident. The driver was turning around and got stuck in a ditch. There was no damage to the vehicle or surrounding property. A tow company was called to pull the vehicle back onto the roadway.

19-007608 Vehicle Theft 22:27:41 09/02/19
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a vehicle theft complaint. The Deputy located the vehicle later that evening. The theft report was determined to be unfounded.

Monday, September 3, 2019
19-007620 Trouble Unknown 12:44:43 09/03/19
A Lopez Island Deputy was sent to check on a 911 hang up call after call back attempts by dispatchers were unsuccessful. The Deputy discovered a local landscaper accidentally “pocket dialed” 911 while working on a job site. There was no emergency.

19-007643 Citizen Dispute 22:14:36 09/03/19
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a citizen dispute. One of the involved parties was given a warning for disorderly conduct and violation of the San Juan County noise ordinance.