Sheriff’s Report | August 3 – 16, 2016

August 3, 2016
16-005541 Found Property 00:23:32 08/03/16
A Lopez Island resident turned in a bag of found property. The bag was recovered from the day use area of a local park, there have been no leads on the owner of the property.

16-005542 Accident-Injury, Traffic 05:00:01 08/03/16
The reporting deputy was dispatched to a Single Vehicle Traffic Accident that occurred on San Juan Island. After further investigation the driver was issued a citation for driving without a driver’s license.

16-005547 Unwanted Person 10:01:17 08/03/16
Lopez Island deputies were called to a south end residence on a report of a man destroying property. It was determined that the items being damaged belonged to the man. After getting the man calmed down, there was no evidence of a crime.

16-005561 Citizen Assist 16:45:32 08/03/16
A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a possible order violation. The investigation showed that there was no order in the system. The Deputy assisted the citizen with how the situation could be handled and how to obtain an order.

16-005568 Intoxicated Person 22:54:43 08/03/16
A Deputy was conducting a check of a business when the Deputy discovered an intoxicated person. This person was found to be on alcohol conditions with the court. The report was forwarded to the probation department.

August 4, 2016
16-005580 Theft 13:41:43 08/04/16
A person walked in to the Orcas sub-station to report a theft from the Mt. Baker Cemetery. A report was taken.

16-005585 Vehicle Theft 15:08:26 08/04/16
A Lopez deputy was dispatched for a vehicle theft that occurred two years ago. The incident was found to be a civil property dispute between estranged family members.

16-005588 Animal Bite 16:38:45 08/04/16
A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a dog bite. It was reported that a juvenile was bitten by the family dog. The juvenile was treated at the hospital for the injuries.

16-005589 Citizen Dispute 17:03:23 08/04/16
A deputy responded to a citizen dispute on Orcas Island. After further investigation it was determined the incident was civil in nature. A report was taken.

16-005606 Found Property 18:30:11 08/04/16
A citizen found an iPod Touch & LG Cell phone in Friday Harbor and brought them into the Sheriff’s Office.

16-005593 Controlled Substance Problem 19:52:48 08/04/16
Subject contacted and cited for smoking marijuana in public.

August 5, 2016
16-005612 Parking Problem 11:18:35 08/05/16
Two vehicles were given tickets for parking prohibited in specified places in Obstruction Pass County Dock area on Orcas Island.

16-005617 Vehicle Prowl 15:59:18 08/05/16
A Lopez deputy was contacted regarding a vehicle prowl that had occurred the previous day at a park. An informational report was taken.

August 6, 2016
16-005649 Assault – Body Force 17:06:25 08/06/16
Deputies responded to an assault call in Eastsound. After talking with both parties a report was taken.

16-005653 Animal at Large 19:04:32 08/06/16
Dog at large on Center Road near Lopez Hill. Released to owner with a warning
letter.

August 7, 2016
16-005677 Death Investigation 12:53:52 08/07/16
A deputy responded to Tucker Ave. in Friday Harbor reference a death investigation. Upon arrival I made contact with family members and a Detective processed the scene.

16-005681 Sick or Injured Animal 14:45:51 08/07/16
A Lopez Island deputy was called to check on a dog left in a vehicle parked in Lopez Village. The dog owner was in the vehicle when contacted by the deputy. The vehicle interior was not dangerously hot, and the dog did not appear to be in distress. No further action needed.

16-005687 Domestic Dispute or Assault 19:21:49 08/07/16
A SJC Sheriff Deputy responded to the Orcas Ferry Terminal regarding a dispute. Persons were interviewed. No one wished to pursue charges and they continued to travel home to the mainland.

16-005688 Trespassing 20:21:18 08/07/16
A Lopez deputy was dispatched to a report of a man trespassing at the Lopez Island dump after hours. The man was contacted and willingly departed the area.

16-005691 Attempted Suicide 21:34:52 08/07/16
A Lopez deputy was dispatched for a suicidal subject. The subject was flown off island for treatment.

August 8, 2016
16-005694 Theft 08:42:45 08/08/16
Deputies were called about Theft of fuel out of an airplane on Blakely Island. A report was taken.

16-005695 Sick or Injured Animal 08:54:01 08/08/16
A Lopez Island deputy was sent to investigate a flock of reportedly abandoned sheep. The animals were found in good shape with both an owner and caretaker identified. The case is unfounded.

16-005698 Burglary – Residential 11:15:56 08/08/16
A Lopez Island resident reported that someone had entered her home and garage and removed property. A report was taken and the case is under investigation.

16-005699 Accident-HitRun 11:19:24 08/08/16
Deputies received a hit and run with no injuries call on Orcas Island. A report and pictures were taken.

16-005702 Traffic Hazard 12:55:02 08/08/16
A Lopez Island deputy was called to a traffic hazard which was created by a contractor moving a large piece of equipment that damaged the roadway. Public Works was subsequently called to resolve the matter.

16-005712 Malicious Mischief 16:49:32 08/08/16
A Lopez Island woman reported that the side window of her car was shattered while parked at a Lopez Island business. A report was taken.

16-005721 DUI 20:32:16 08/08/16
A SJC Sheriff Deputy was dispatched to a reported hit and run collision at the Orcas Ferry Terminal. A license plate was obtained. A deputy responded to the registered owners residence. Further investigation determined the driver was under the influence. The driver was arrested for DUI.

August 9, 2016
16-005728 Juvenile Problem 08:21:12 08/09/16
An Orcas deputy spoke to a parent that was having problems with teenage child. The parent was able to obtain advice on how to proceed, including contacting juvenile services. A report was taken.

16-005729 Traffic Violation 08:24:52 08/09/16
A Lopez Island deputy took a report that a driver had failed to yield right of way to an ambulance responding to a call with red lights activated. The car, registered out of state, could not be found.

16-005730 Communications Problem 09:02:25 08/09/16
A minor reported to the Sheriffs Office that she received multiple unsolicited and inappropriate communications from an adult male in Friday Harbor.

16-005739 Fraud 13:00:57 08/09/16
An Orcas Island man reported a fraud that occurred with his bank account. A report was taken.

16-005755 Area Check 23:54:40 08/09/16
A Deputy in Friday Harbor conducted a security check of a business. The Deputy discovered a person sleeping in a storage shed. The person was moved along and was informed that he was trespassing.

August 10, 2016
16-005760 Area Check 00:57:34 08/10/16
A Deputy found a known transient sleeping in a sleeping bag in the Village Green Park. This Defendant has been previously cited for this on San Juan County Land Bank property. The Defendant was given an infraction and sent on his way.

16-005789 Accident-Injury, Traffic 19:57:31 08/10/16
A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of an injury traffic collision. The investigation showed that the driver was intoxicated and had left the scene. The driver was arrested for DUI and for Hit and Run.

August 11, 2016
16-005797 Disorderly Conduct 04:55:23 08/11/16
A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a disorderly person acting up on the ferry bound for Friday Harbor. The Deputy talked to the person involved and it was apparent that the subject was suffering from mental problems. No one was assaulted or threatened.

16-005798 Domestic Dispute or Assault 07:32:59 08/11/16
Deputies responded to a Friday Harbor residence reference a domestic violence incident in progress. One of the parties involved was taken into custody for assault and malicious mischief.

16-005802 Civil Problem 09:27:10 08/11/16
Deputies were called about a civil matter between two businesses in Eastsound. Both parties were talked to and an informational report was taken.

16-005812 Disorderly Conduct 14:32:22 08/11/16
A Lopez deputy was dispatched to a disorderly subject in the ferry line after the subject was asked to go to the back of the line during ferry loading. The subject’s behavior did not rise to the level of a crime, but he was warned about ferry protocol and appropriate public behavior.

16-005815 Malicious Mischief 15:45:03 08/11/16
A Lopez deputy was dispatched for a vandalism report. An outbuilding had a door damaged, but nothing was missing. No suspect information.

16-005818 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 17:56:43 08/11/16
A Deputy received a report of a suspicious circumstance in Friday Harbor. The Deputy contacted the people involved and documented the suspicious circumstance. The report is for information only at this time.

16-005827 Alcohol Offense 19:15:12 08/11/16
A Friday Harbor man was reported in violation of his no alcohol conditions. Deputies contacted him and saw that he was intoxicated. He also refused to take the breath test, a second violation. Report was forwarded to the court for action.

16-005826 Welfare Check 19:15:58 08/11/16
Deputies were called to a welfare check of a child wandering down the middle of the road on Orcas. Deputies arrived and the situation was settled by contact.

August 12, 2016
16-005838 Found Property 07:47:30 08/12/16
Deputies responded to the Orcas ferry landing for found property. The owners of the items were contacted and their belongings returned.

16-005840 Welfare Check 09:27:25 08/12/16
A Deputy was dispatched to a welfare check on a male in a vehicle in Friday Harbor. Contact was made and male was transported via ambulance for a medical issue. No further Law Enforcement action needed.

16-005842 Theft 10:05:47 08/12/16
A Deputy received a complaint of Theft in Friday Harbor at the Sheriff’s Office. No further information at this time.

16-005843 Court Order Violation 10:49:50 08/12/16
A Deputy was dispatched to a possible order violation in Friday Harbor. Investigation Continues.

August 13, 2016
16-005880 Malicious Mischief 00:17:37 08/13/16
The reporting deputy was contacted in reference to a Malicious Mischief that occurred in the San Juan Island area. The victim reported that his vehicle had been damaged overnight. Photos of the damage were taken. Investigation continues.

16-005883 Assault – Body Force 01:54:07 08/13/16
A Deputy was dispatched to a Deer Harbor residence in regards to an assault that occurred in Eastsound earlier. Medical attention was declined. A report was taken.

16-005884 Vehicle Prowl 02:30:28 08/13/16
The reporting deputy was dispatched to a Vehicle Prowl in progress in the San Juan Island area. The reporting deputy arrived and checked the area. No suspect was located. Investigation continues.

16-005885 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 02:34:57 08/13/16
The reporting deputy was dispatched to a Suspicious Circumstance in the Friday Harbor area. The reporting deputy was able to locate the source of the noise and confirm it was natural. No other action needed.

16-005886 Medical Emergency 07:04:39 08/13/16
A Deputy responded to an address within the Town of Friday Harbor for a medical call. The subject was transported to the hospital via ambulance.

16-005902 Citizen Dispute 14:25:48 08/13/16
Deputies responded to the Hospital in Friday Harbor reference a patient that had called 911 from one of the ER rooms and threatened to assault the medical personnel if he did not get what he wanted. The caller was contacted and cautioned about the threats he made and the abuse of 911.

16-005911 Harassment 18:27:37 08/13/16
Reporting party states that unknown persons were tampering with his crab pot at
three different location in and around the Port of Friday Harbor and Lopez
Island in Discovery Bay.

16-005918 Noise Complaint /not dogs 21:09:28 08/13/16
Deputies investigating noise in the area of Yacht Haven

16-005925 Domestic Dispute or Assault 23:12:04 08/13/16
Deputies responded to a residence on San Juan Island to investigate a verbal
dispute. Deputies resolved the issues and left without further enforcement
action.

August 14, 2016
16-005927 Traffic Stop 00:04:39 08/14/16
A Deputy conducted a traffic stop in Eastsound. The driver was uncooperative during the stop. After NOIs were issued, the driver followed the deputies to their patrol cars in an aggressive manner. He failed to follow instructions. Charges of Obstructing an Officer are being forwarded.

16-005935 Citizen Assist 10:45:49 08/14/16
A Lopez Island deputy provided a jump start to a vehicle in the ferry line.

16-005946 Animal at Large 12:09:16 08/14/16
A Lopez Island deputy was called regarding a stray dog running in the roadway. The dog was captured by a passerby and turned over to the deputy. While putting the dog into the kennel, the dog bit the deputy. The dog owners came and claimed the dog about an hour later. A report was filed.

16-005984 Traffic Stop 17:00:54 08/14/16
A Friday Harbor resident was taken into custody while on a routine traffic stop. The driver was found to have a local warrant for driving with a suspended license and was still driving suspended. This incident occurred in the area of Jensen Alley and Tucker Rd. in Friday Harbor.

16-005989 Court Order Violation 20:00:48 08/14/16
The reporting deputy observed a Probation Violation that occurred in the Friday Harbor area. Report forwarded to courts for action.

16-005990 Domestic Dispute or Assault 20:23:26 08/14/16
Deputies settled a domestic dispute on San Juan Island.

16-005991 Found Property 20:31:41 08/14/16
A SJC Deputy took possession of a found item from Eastsound. The item was secured for safekeeping until the owner claims it.

16-005993 Domestic Dispute or Assault 22:30:35 08/14/16
Deputies responded to a residence on San Juan Island to investigate a domestic
assault. Deputies placed a male subject under arrest for Domestic assault.

16-005994 Trouble Unknown 23:04:53 08/14/16
The reporting deputy was dispatched to an Assault in the San Juan Island area. The reporting deputy arrived and investigated the incident. There was no evidence of a crime at the scene but the investigation continues.

August 15, 2016
16-005998 Vehicle Prowl 09:02:35 08/15/16
Deputies responded to an Orcas residence reference a vehicle prowl. Deputies conducted an investigation and a report to follow. No further action required.

16-006019 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 19:20:18 08/15/16
A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a suspicious circumstance. This case is still under investigation to determine if a crime has been committed.

August 16, 2016
16-006031 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 09:45:27 08/16/16
A Lopez Island deputy was called to look for a suspicious male seen going up and down residential driveways near Lopez Village. The man was not found in the area.

16-006038 Area Check 11:49:41 08/16/16
A Deputy responded to an area check at Pinedrona Ln. in Friday Harbor. Upon arrival two subjects were found in violation of dual restraining orders. While attempting to take the female subject into custody she assaulted a Deputy with her vehicle while he was in his patrol car.

16-006040 Harassment 12:35:20 08/16/16
A Deputy was dispatched to a report of harassment in Friday Harbor. Reporting party just wanted incident documented. No Further.

16-006042 Traffic Hazard 13:20:47 08/16/16
A Lopez Island deputy was sent to look for a group of bicyclists picnicking along Mud Bay Rd creating a traffic hazard. The cyclists had moved on before the deputy arrived.

16-006043 Theft 13:26:26 08/16/16
An Orcas Island deputy took a report of stolen cell phone that was left behind in a local restaurant. A report was taken.

16-006044 Citizen Dispute 13:33:32 08/16/16
A Lopez Island deputy responded to a property line dispute between two adjoining landowners on the south end. After listening to both sides, they were referred to civil court if they could not resolve their differences.