Sheriff’s Report | August 3 – 9, 2022

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

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3
22-005441 Boating Problem 11:05:15 08/03/22
A Deputy responded to a complaint of two boats moored without a permit at the Roche Harbor County Dock. Infractions were issued for moorage without a permit.

22-005442 Vehicle Prowl 13:15:03 08/03/22
A Deputy on Lopez Island received a report involving a vehicle prowl. The wallet was later found with nothing missing.

22-005444 Accident-NonInj 15:32:03 08/03/22
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of a non-injury collision. The incident was documented.

22-005446 Theft 16:40:13 08/03/22
A Lopez Deputy responded to a reported theft of a garden hose. A report was taken.

22-005447 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 18:08:23 08/03/22
A Deputy on San Juan Island spoke with a citizen who is having an ongoing neighborly dispute. No law violation appeared to have occurred. A report was completed.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 4
22-005460 Animal at Large 10:09:52 08/04/22
A dog was turned in to a Lopez Deputy. The owner was found a short time later.

22-005474 Agency Assistance 15:25:57 08/04/22
An Orcas Deputy responded to a complaint at the Prune Alley construction site in Eastsound. It was reported a delivery truck driver was walking in the construction site. The truck driver contacted and the incident was settled by contact.

22-005476 Trespassing 16:19:45 08/04/22
An Orcas Deputy arrested a male subject for trespassing at an Eastsound store.

22-005480 Threats 18:43:18 08/04/22
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to an extortion complaint. An investigation commenced.

22-005482 Attempted Suicide 19:24:21 08/04/22
San Juan Deputies responded to a report of a possible suicide attempt aboard an anchored vessel. The involved party did not meet requirements for involuntary treatment and refused any assistance. Information about the incident was forwarded to Compass Health for follow-up.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5
22-005487 Accident-NonInj 09:51:21 08/05/22
A Deputy was dispatched to a Traffic Accident in the San Juan Island area. The Deputy arrived and contacted the people involved. One of the vehicles was making a left hand turn when the second vehicle struck it in the rear. No one was injured. Report taken.

22-005491 Disorderly Conduct 10:56:12 08/05/22
Deputies on Lopez Island responded to a report of disorderly conduct. The individual was breaking their own items while remodeling a trailer. No physical contact or threats were made towards any other person. The individual said they would leave for a few days. A report was completed.

22-005492 Malicious Mischief 11:38:33 08/05/22
A Deputy responded to a report of a vandalism in Friday Harbor. The caller reported that someone knocked over her plants outside of her apartment spilling the dirt out of the pots. There are no witnesses, no video, & no workable leads. No monetary damage and caller wanted incident documented.

22-005494 Welfare Check 12:34:03 08/05/22
San Juan Deputies responded to a report of a welfare check on an anchored boat. A pickup order was issued through a mental health professional and the Deputies contacted the individual, who was uncooperative. Due to the safety risks on the boat, Deputies did not attempt physical force and cleared.

22-005496 Fraud 13:50:05 08/05/22
A Deputy was contacted about a Fraud. The caller reported that there had been unauthorized charges on a credit card. The card had been cancelled after the charges were discovered. Report taken.

22-005497 Accident-HitRun 14:12:02 08/05/22
A Lopez resident called for assistance with a hit and run collision that occurred in a grocery store parking lot.

22-005499 Assault – Aggravated 14:53:51 08/05/22
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of an assault that occurred earlier in the night. An unknown subject assaulted a resident when they heard something on their property. There is no identifiable suspect or workable leads at this time.

22-005501 Theft 15:28:09 08/05/22
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of a theft. The incident was investigated and found to be a civil issue between neighbors.

22-005514 Boating Problem 20:41:14 08/05/22
A vessel stuck a large rock at the entrance to Fisherman Bay. The Coast Guard, good Samaritans, and vessel assist stabilized the vessel, which was taking on a large amount of water.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6
22-005524 Accident-HitRun 11:35:13 08/06/22
An Orcas Deputy took a report of a hit and run that occurred earlier in Eastsound.

22-005538 Found Property 15:46:55 08/06/22
A Deputy on Orcas Island received some found property. The Deputy wrote a report and logged the property into the evidence room.

22-005540 Citizen Dispute 16:14:26 08/06/22
A Lopez Deputy was called regarding a citizen dispute over landscaping work being done near a property line.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7
22-005554 Vehicle Prowl 05:43:09 08/07/22
A Deputy was dispatched to a Vehicle Prowl in the Friday Harbor area. The Deputy made contact with the caller. Nothing appeared to be taken and the vehicles were not damaged. Report taken.

22-005555 CPR ALS 06:29:06 08/07/22
A Deputy was dispatched to a Death Investigation in the San Juan Island area. The Deputy arrived and investigated the incident. The death appeared to be natural. Report taken.

22-005560 Fraud 09:17:12 08/07/22
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of fraud. It was reported that a credit card was stolen and $900 in fraudulent charges were made. An investigation is ongoing and a report was completed.

22-005564 Domestic Dispute or Assault 11:53:52 08/07/22
A Deputy was dispatched to a Domestic in the Friday Harbor area. The Deputy arrived and contacted one the involved people. The person advised the incident was verbal. The other person involved was contacted by phone and confirmed the incident was verbal. Report taken.

22-005567 Missing Person 12:59:10 08/07/22
A Deputy on San Juan Island was in Kings Market when a child was reported missing. The child was located on video surveillance walking towards an office in the store. The child was located safe and unharmed, hiding behind a clothes rack. The child was returned to their parent. A report was completed.

22-005570 Citizen Assist 13:10:47 08/07/22
A Deputy on San Juan Island took custody of old ammunition from a citizen who wanted to turn it in to be destroyed. The ammunition was documented and submitted into evidence for destruction.

22-005577 Vicious Animal 15:08:44 08/07/22
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of an animal bite. The victim had their clothes torn by a dog that had left its property. The owner was contacted, and a dog at large notice was issued, and a report was completed.

22-005582 Accident-HitRun 18:28:46 08/07/22
A Deputy on San Juan Island took a delayed report of a hit and run accident. A citizen’s truck had been sideswiped while parked in Friday Harbor. A witness saw the incident and left a note, there is no further suspect information or workable leads at this time. A report was completed.

MONDAY, AUGUST 8
22-005599 Found Property 13:18:05 08/08/22
A Deputy responded to a report of a found/abandoned bike on San Juan Island. A serial number check on the bike showed it was not listed as stolen in any reports. An owner was unable to be located and the bike was entered into the property room per policy.

22-005603 Wanted Person 13:45:05 08/08/22
A Deputy on Orcas Island received bail from a person with an outstanding warrant.

22-005608 Fraud 16:15:30 08/08/22
A Deputy on Orcas Island was assigned a fraud complaint. The complainant received a fraudulent email from and online vendor requesting she update her information. She provided the requested information. She realized she was being defrauded and cancelled her credit card.

22-005612 Missing Person 17:34:06 08/08/22
A man reported missing on Lopez was found a short time later.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 9
22-005632 Trespassing 10:26:15 08/09/22
A Deputy was dispatched to a Trespassing in the San Juan Island area. The Deputy arrived and contacted the person calling. The incident turned out to be a property line dispute. Informational report taken.

22-005637 Fraud 16:19:47 08/09/22
A Deputy on San Juan Island took a walk-in report of fraudulent activity on a credit card. An investigation is ongoing. A report was completed.

22-005642 Threats 18:05:36 08/09/22
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of threats. The Deputy spoke with the involved parties, the necessary elements per RCW were not met for it to be an arrestable offense. The victim also wanted the Sheriff’s Office to be aware of what happened. A report was completed.

22-005648 Trespassing 21:28:04 08/09/22
A Lopez Deputy responded to a trespassing call. An unidentifiable individual was captured on a home security camera crossing through a waterfront property to access a private beach. A Deputy arrived on the property, but the trespasser had already moved on.

22-005649 Disorderly Conduct 21:41:15 08/09/22
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to report of disorderly conduct. An individual forced their way into the theatre after being told there were no more showings for the night, then left. The victim did not want to pursue criminal charges. When the suspect was located, they ran from the Deputy.