Sheriff’s Report | August 30 – September 5, 2023

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

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30
23-007045 Fraud 07:59:03 08/30/23
A San Juan Deputy took a report of Fraud. The reporting party noticed suspicious charges on their account and provided information on a possible suspect. This investigation is ongoing.

23-007046 Malicious Mischief 09:05:58 08/30/23
A Deputy on Orcas Island was dispatched to a report of a vandalism. A report was taken.

23-007049 Theft 10:26:25 08/30/23
A Deputy on Orcas Island was dispatched to a report of a theft. A report was taken.

23-007057 Theft 15:49:01 08/30/23
Orcas Island Deputies were dispatched to a theft call. The reporting party eventually located the item, due to the spouse accidentally having it. No crime was committed and the case was closed.

23-007058 Malicious Mischief 15:54:34 08/30/23
Orcas Island Deputies were dispatched to a vandalism call. The reporting party said their catalytic converter from their car was halfway sawed off in Eastsound. The investigation is ongoing, and the incident was documented.

23-007061 Threats 17:14:09 08/30/23
Deputies on San Juan Island responded to a report of threats with a knife in Friday Harbor. The reporting party was not the victim, rather a witness. The victim has not reported the incident to the Sheriff’s Office, and the individual with the knife was contacted. A report was completed.

23-007063 Threats 18:37:14 08/30/23
A Deputy on San Juan Island took a report of threats. The reporting party had received messages that made them concerned with their property. They did not wish to pursue criminal charges. A report was completed.

23-007064 Trespassing 18:50:11 08/30/23
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of active trespassing in a residence. The Deputy located the individual inside of a house they had been trespassed from. The individual was taken into custody and booked into jail for Criminal Trespassing in the first degree. A report was completed.

23-007067 Welfare Check 19:57:28 08/30/23
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a welfare check, a friend was concerned for their friends mental health. The reporting party was informed that Deputies had had contact with the involved individual earlier in day. A report was completed.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 31
23-007080 Fraud 12:30:45 08/31/23
Orcas Island Deputies were dispatched to a fraud call. The fraud involved the use of Facebook and PayPal services. The investigation is ongoing.

23-007087 Court Order Violation 14:37:17 08/31/23
A Deputy was dispatched to an Order Violation in the Friday Harbor area. The Deputy spoke to the person reporting the incident. The person provided a written statement on the incident. Investigation continues. Report taken.

23-007092 Animal at Large 19:15:06 08/31/23
A Deputy on San Juan Island received a report of a dog that was found. The owner was located and the Deputy returned the dog to the owner. A dog at large warning letter was issued to the owner.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
23-007099 Domestic Dispute or Assault 09:04:31 09/01/23
A Deputy was dispatched to a Domestic in the Friday Harbor area. The Deputy arrived and contacted the people involved. The argument was only verbal and the people agreed to separate. Report taken.

23-007104 Civil Problem 12:30:29 09/01/23
Orcas Island Deputies were dispatched to civil call in Eastsound. A civil standby was conducted, and the incident was documented.

23-007108 Controlled Substance Problem 14:29:08 09/01/23
Orcas Island Deputies were dispatched to a report of an item that appeared to be a bag of drugs in Eastsound. The item was collected and booked into evidence. The incident was documented.

23-007117 Vicious Animal 16:20:54 09/01/23
A Deputy on San Juan Island was dispatched to a report of a dog attacked. One dog owner was issued a citation for Public Nuisance-Dog.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
23-007126 Accident-HitRun 09:50:34 09/02/23
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a hit and run on the 400 block of North Beach Rd. an unknown make or model truck backed into a parked scooter causing minor damage and left the area. A report was taken for insurance purposes.

23-007131 Theft 13:50:07 09/02/23
A San Juan Deputy took a report of possible gas siphoning. Potential video surveillance footage of the incident is being sought. The investigation is ongoing.

23-007143 Domestic Dispute or Assault 17:21:02 09/02/23
Deputies on Orcas responded to a possible domestic. After an investigation was completed it was found there was no crime and it was just a civil argument.

23-007149 Accident-NonInj 23:13:49 09/02/23
A Deputy on Orcas was dispatched to a welfare check on Crow Valley Road. There was a vehicle parked in a lane of travel with their hazard lights on. After arriving on scene the Deputy called for aid. The single occupant was flown off island to rule out head trauma. A report was taken.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
23-007154 Citizen Assist 09:54:01 09/03/23
A Lopez Deputy was contacted regarding a disruptive person with behavioral health challenges. Civil court options were suggested.

23-007163 Assault – Body Force 14:05:28 09/03/23
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to Moran State Park for an assault call. An unidentified suspect assaulted an employee near Mountain Lake. The suspect fled the area prior to law enforcement arrival. The investigation is on-going.

23-007177 Trespassing 21:14:40 09/03/23
A Deputy on San Juan Island took a report of possible trespassing. Individuals returned home to find that their dog had been let of its crate and their door was locked upon returning home. Besides the dog, nothing was missing or out of place in the house. A report was completed.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
23-007180 Trespassing 01:31:35 09/04/23
A Lopez Deputy responded to a trespassing call. A drunk individual wandered onto his neighbor’s property and began screaming in the middle of the night. The Deputy was unable to locate the drunk individual, but they were arrested the following morning.

23-007186 Citizen Dispute 08:07:47 09/04/23
A Lopez man was arrested and booked into jail for malicious mischief after destroying his neighbors shed with a chainsaw. This incident started over a property line / easement use disagreement.

23-007193 Theft 13:10:26 09/04/23
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a theft complaint. The Deputy determined the complaint was unfounded.

23-007197 Trespassing 14:58:02 09/04/23
Deputy on Orcas responded to a local business. The business owner wanted an individual given a Trespass Warning Letter and informed they would be arrested if they went to the business again. The person was contacted, informed, and signed stating they understood.

23-007204 Harassment 18:53:24 09/04/23
A Deputy on San Juan Island took a report of someone sharing photographs without consent. An investigation was conducted, and a probable cause statement was completed.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
23-007213 Domestic Dispute or Assault 09:57:54 09/05/23
San Juan Deputies responded to a report of a man having a mental health episode. The individual was transported to the hospital where he could be evaluated.

23-007214 Vehicle Prowl 10:36:49 09/05/23
A Lopez resident provided a photo of a juvenile male she caught entering her car. Charges will forwarded to the court pending identification.

23-007221 Vicious Animal 15:45:12 09/05/23
A Deputy on Orcas responded to two dogs causing a public nuisance near Eastsound. The dogs were located and the owner was given a warning letter and explained the penalties and possible charges if the behavior were to continue.

23-007223 Controlled Substance Problem 16:43:48 09/05/23
Deputies on San Juan Island responded to a report of an individual smoking suspected drugs in a restaurant bathroom in Friday Harbor. The Deputies located the individual, they were taken into custody on an out of county felony warrant. Suspected fentanyl was located and sent for analysis.