Sheriff’s Report | August 4 – 10, 2021

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

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4
21-006928 Information Report 13:34:59 08/04/21
Orcas Island Deputies responded to a call of several men with guns near Guthrie Cove. Deputies checked the area but were unable to locate the subjects. No crime was committed, and an incident report was authored.

21-006930 Theft 14:05:55 08/04/21
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of a bicycle theft. There are no active leads at this time and a report was made.

21-006942 Theft 19:12:17 08/04/21
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of a theft of a bicycle. The bicycle was located with a rider and the subject was placed under arrest for theft in the third degree. The bicycle was reunited with its owner.

21-006952 Domestic Dispute or Assault 22:34:13 08/04/21
San Juan Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance. Investigation determined no crime took place. One party was provided with a courtesy transport into town and a report was filed.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 5
21-006956 DUI 09:57:55 08/05/21
A Deputy on Orcas responded to a possible DUI in Eastsound. The driver was contacted soon after the call came in. After an investigation was completed the driver was arrested for DUI.

21-006959 Agency Assistance 12:30:04 08/05/21
Orcas Island Deputies responded to a kayak adrift near Jones Island. Deputies located and recovered a paddle board on the south/west side of Jones Island. No owner was located, and the paddle board was booked into evidence for safe keeping.

21-006965 Accident-Injury, Traffic 14:07:15 08/05/21
San Juan Deputies responded to a report of a single-car rollover collision. The driver was unharmed, was found to be intoxicated, and was arrested for DUI.

21-006966 Boating Problem 14:57:29 08/05/21
A Deputy responded to a call back report of a boating incident involving a citizen dispute at the Roche Harbor County Dock. After speaking with the caller it was determined that no crime was committed and an informational report was made.

21-006968 Lost Property 16:36:04 08/05/21
A Deputy on Orcas Island took a lost property report.

21-006969 Citizen Dispute 16:39:04 08/05/21
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of a citizen dispute. There were no witnesses and there are no workable leads at this time. The incident was documented.

21-006973 Malicious Mischief 17:46:54 08/05/21
Orcas Island Deputies took an incident report of an alleged vandalism on the 200 block of Serendipity Ln.

21-006975 Welfare Check 18:18:37 08/05/21
A San Juan Deputy completed a welfare check. There did not appear to be any problems and a report was made.

21-006983 Court Order Violation 20:19:07 08/05/21
A San Juan Deputy was informed of a subject at Linde Park who had conditions to not be at parks. The Deputy’s report was sent to the Prosecutor’s Office.

21-006991 Found Property 22:19:59 08/05/21
A Lopez Deputy responded to a call involving an airborne drone being found near the ferry terminal. The drone crashed into a tree. The drone was collected and will be stored until an owner can be located.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 6
21-007004 Noise Complaint /not dogs 11:51:03 08/06/21
A Lopez Deputy was contacted regarding noise from a saw mill. The caller was directed to the county code enforcement office.

21-007041 Threats 12:30:24 08/06/21
San Juan Deputy was approached by someone to report a threatening message. It did not meet the requirements for a criminal act; the incident was documented.

21-007014 Unwanted Person 16:55:34 08/06/21
An Orcas Deputy arrested a local man for an outstanding warrant. The subject was transported to jail to await arraignment.

21-007020 Citizen Assist 18:54:26 08/06/21
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a citizen complaint regarding a vacation rental. No crime was committed. The Deputy completed an informational report.

21-007022 Citizen Assist 20:00:13 08/06/21
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a citizen assist call on the 20 block of Swan Rd. An investigation was conducted, and no crime was committed. An incident report was authored.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 7
21-007035 Alarm 08:48:23 08/07/21
A Lopez Island Deputy responded to a report of an audible alarm at a residence. The septic alarm was sounding.

21-007038 Burglary,NonRes 10:00:10 08/07/21
An Orcas Deputy responded to report of burglary at a local business. An investigation was conducted.

21-007043 Animal at Large 11:20:32 08/07/21
A Lopez Island Deputy was called about a dog that was caught running at large. The owner was identified and the dog returned home. No enforcement action was taken.

21-007044 Domestic Dispute or Assault 11:39:56 08/07/21
Orcas Island Deputies responded to a verbal altercation on the 7000 block of Orcas Rd. An investigation was conducted and no crime was committed. An incident report was authored.

21-007046 Theft 11:57:48 08/07/21
An Orcas Island Deputy investigated a theft of $80.00 worth of goods from Country Corner at 837 Crescent Beach Dr. A suspect was located and arrested for the theft and the stolen goods were returned to the business.

21-007054 Theft 14:21:35 08/07/21
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of a theft of a medical scooter. The suspect was located and provided the Deputy with the location of the scooter, stating that a free sign was on it when they located it. The Deputy’s report was sent to the Prosecutor’s Office for a charging decision.

21-007056 Domestic Dispute or Assault 14:42:21 08/07/21
A Deputy responded to a Domestic in the San Juan Island area. The reporting Deputy arrived and contacted the people involved. After speaking with everyone, the Deputy found no crime had been committed. Report taken.

21-007057 Information Report 14:49:11 08/07/21
An Orcas Island Deputy authored an incident report over a letter left on the door of a business addressing COVID-19 vaccinations. No crime was committed.

21-007059 Court Order Violation 16:12:50 08/07/21
San Juan Deputies responded to a report of an order violation. A crime does not appear to have been committed and the incident was documented.

21-007064 Malicious Mischief 17:47:00 08/07/21
A Deputy was dispatched to a Malicious Mischief in the Friday Harbor area. The person reported one of the buildings had been painted on. Photos and report were taken. No leads at this time.

21-007079 Boating Problem 19:54:47 08/07/21
An elderly citizen fell off their boat while trying to recover a crab pot in Swifts Bay. Before US Coast Guard or the Sheriff’s Office could respond, a good Samaritan boating in the area spotted the elderly citizen and rescued them. It is unknown if the elderly citizen caught any crab.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 8
21-007092 Accident-NonInj 01:02:08 08/08/21
A motorist crashed into a parked and unoccupied San Juan Sheriff’s car. The collision was investigated and the driver was arrested for DUI.

21-007099 Accident-Injury, Traffic 12:20:51 08/08/21
A Deputy was dispatched to a Single Vehicle Traffic Accident. The Deputy arrived and located a moped off the roadway. The driver had lost control and was ejected. Driver taken for medical treatment. Report taken.

21-007113 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 17:10:51 08/08/21
A Deputy on Orcas responded to a suspicious incident in Eastsound. The investigation is ongoing.

21-007120 Mental Health 07:12:09 08/09/21
A Lopez Island Deputy was called to a report of a suspicious person. The person was looking for help, and provided a ride home. A report was taken.

21-007126 Harassment 09:43:30 08/09/21
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a Harassment complaint. An investigation commenced. It was determined no crime had been committed. The Deputy completed an informational report.

21-007134 Parking Problem 15:55:04 08/09/21
A Lopez Deputy was advised of on-going parking issues at the Hunter Bay dock. The Deputy made a post on Lopez Rocks advertising the issue. Enforcement action will follow if needed.

21-007140 Theft 18:57:45 08/09/21
An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched to a theft call in the Eastsound area. A report was taken.

MONDAY, AUGUST 10
21-007157 Vicious Animal 10:20:11 08/10/21
A Deputy was contacted at the Sheriff’s Office in reference to an Animal Problem in the San Juan Island area. The person reported a visitor’s dog attacked another dog, injuring it. The dog is from out of county. Report taken.

21-007163 Citizen Assist 14:10:26 08/10/21
A Lopez Island business reported finding a profane rant railing against masks posted on their door when they arrived to open for business. An information report was taken.

21-007164 Fraud 14:18:07 08/10/21
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of fraud. There are no active leads and the incident was documented.

21-007186 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 20:38:31 08/10/21
A Lopez Island Deputy responded to a suspicious circumstance call. The reporting person stated an unidentified male in a car scared her when he stopped and stared at her while she was standing alone in a remote location. A description of the individual and his car was provided. A report was completed.

21-007187 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 21:27:29 08/10/21
San Juan Deputy took a suspicious circumstance report about a call following a pedestrian on two separate nights. No crime was reported, but the complainant wanted a paper trail.

21-007191 Recovered Stolen Property 23:15:52 08/10/21
An Orcas Island Deputy took a found/recovered property report on the 100 block of Hemlock St. An Alpine car stereo was booked into evidence for safekeeping.