Sheriff’s Report: August 5 – 11, 2015

August 5, 2015
15-004538 Found Property 07:47:41 08/05/15 J Asher
A wallet was recovered at the Friday Harbor Post Office and turned over to the Post Office.

15-004539 Found Property 08:04:23 08/05/15 R DeLazerda
Subject called in stating he had lost his wallet in FH. On 08/03/15 an unknown female brought the wallet in stating it was located at the Farmers Market. The wallet contained ID, 2 CC’s and $147.00 cash. Owner of the wallet contacted via telephone.

15-004540 Theft 08:33:19 08/05/15 J Asher
On 08-05-2015 a small skiff was reported stolen from Prevost Harbor on the North side of Stuart Island. The skiff was a 2010 Stabicraft 15 foot blue/aluminum. The vessel was entered into the law enforcement data base as stolen on 08-05-2015. Canadian Law Enforcement was also contacted and entered it into

15-004552 Trespassing 14:32:03 08/05/15 Scott T
Employees and patrons of the Lopez Island Library reported concerns on 08/05/15 that subjects may be camping on the library grounds overnight. Extra patrols were requested.

15-004553 Communications Problem 14:46:45 08/05/15 Rob Nou
A Lopez Island woman reported on 08/05/15 that she keeps receiving repeated sales calls from an unknown man soliciting prescription medications, despite her continuing requests that the caller quit calling her.

15-004554 DUI 15:17:04 08/05/15 B Korth
On Wednesday 08-05-2015 at approximately 1517 hours RP called 911 to report an impaired driver on A Street next the ferry landing. The unknown male driver was seen operating a dark green Toyota pick-up truck and the driver was currently slumped over the steering wheel.

15-004556 Found Property 16:20:06 08/05/15 H Crowe
On 08/05/15, an Orcas Island man reported finding a tool in a public trash receptacle in Eastsound. No known property owner at this time.

15-004557 Boating Problem 16:28:18 08/05/15 Z Reimer
On 8-5-15 at 1628 hours A Deputy received a report of a boating accident that had occurred on 7-27-15 at about 1400 hours in San Juan Channel. It was reported that a passenger on board a sailboat was hit in the head by the boom. The person sustained a head injury as a result of the accident.

15-004561 Traffic Hazard 21:33:52 08/05/15 Z Reimer
On 8-5-15 at 2133 hours a Deputy received a report of a traffic accident on Beaverton Valley Rd. at No 2 Schoolhouse Rd. It was reported that a vehicle had hit a dog.

August 6, 2015
15-004564 Alarm 03:15:31 08/06/15 S Johns
On August 06, 2015, a Deputy responded to a residence in Eastsound on a burglary alarm. The residence appeared to be secure with no forced entry. A false alarm notice was left at the residence.

15-004569 Weapons Offense 13:21:04 08/06/15 Scott T
A Deputy responded to Normandy Lane on 08/06/15 for an unsafe discharge of a BB gun. The gun owner stated he test fired his BB gun toward a tree and was not aware the projectile had travelled into a parking lot where people were congregated. The victims declined filing criminal charges.

15-004570 Traffic Stop 13:30:57 08/06/15 H Crowe
Operator was cited for not wearing a helmet while operating her motorcycle.

15-004575 Theft 15:56:16 08/06/15 S Brennan
On 08-06 at approx. 1600 deputies were dispatched to Girlfriend Consignment on a theft report. It was determined that the case might be civil, however deputies assisted in getting the merchandise back from the suspect. Information is still being gathered on this case.

15-004578 Abandoned Vehicle 16:33:57 08/06/15 H Crowe
On 08/06/15, a vehicle was found abandoned in Eastsound. Deputies were unable to locate the registered owner. The vehicle was impounded per Washington State law.

15-004584 Threats 19:40:56 08/06/15 L Peter
On Thursday, August 6, 2015, a Lopez deputy was dispatched for a report of threats made at the San Juan County Courthouse. Suspect allegedly left the state. Follow up continues.

15-004590 Domestic Dispute or Assault 22:00:55 08/06/15 S Johns
On August 06, 2015 at about 2200 hours, a Deputy was dispatched to an Eastsound address in regards to a verbal argument between two persons. No assault occurred and both parties wished to stay together tonight.

August 7, 2015
15-004593 Traffic Stop 00:55:20 08/07/15 S Johns
On 08/07/15, a traffic stop was conducted in Eastsound and the driver cited for not being able to show required liability insurance.

15-004597 Theft 10:07:17 08/07/15 Scott T
A Deputy received a report of theft and vandalism on 08/07/15. The reporting person stated she left her iPad 4 on her porch over night and then found it damaged the next morning. She stated she also discovered an item missing from her garage. No suspects have been identified.

15-004615 Boating Problem 17:01:41 08/07/15 Z Reimer
A person fell on a boat that was tied in a slip. Not a boat accident. No BAR needed.

15-004616 Attempted Suicide 17:09:34 08/07/15 Z Reimer
On 8-7-15 at 1709 hours Deputies received a report of an attempted suicide in Friday Harbor. A person had taken a knife and threatened self harm. The person was taken to the hospital for an involuntary mental health evaluation.

15-004617 Accident-HitRun 17:23:39 08/07/15 S Johns
On August 07, 2015 at about 1723 hours, I was dispatched to an Eastsound address to investigate a hit and run that occurred in the 400 block of Market Street Eastsound. No suspect known. A report was taken.

15-004635 Domestic Dispute or Assault 22:08:01 08/07/15 Z Reimer
On 8-7-15 at 2208 hours a Deputy received a report of a domestic in Friday Harbor. It was determined that they were just having a verbal argument and that no one had been assaulted.

15-004643 Domestic Dispute or Assault 23:20:56 08/07/15 E Gardiner
On 08/07/15 the reporting deputy was dispatched to the Terrace community on a Verbal Domestic. The reporting deputy arrived and contacted the involved parties. Both stated the problem had been solved.

15-004647 Domestic Dispute or Assault 23:42:39 08/07/15 E Gardiner
On 8-7-15 at 2342 hours Deputies received a report of a domestic in the 500 block of Roche Harbor Rd. The parties involved were having a verbal argument and it was determined that no one had been assaulted.

August 8, 2015
15-004665 Theft 12:10:59 08/08/15 Rob Nou
On August 8, 2015 a Lopez Island resident discovered a county road name sign missing. The sign and post had been there earlier in the day.

15-004668 Accident-HitRun 13:14:10 08/08/15 J Asher
Reporting Party states a Volvo Station Wagon struck her vehicle while it was parked on Nichols street in Friday Harbor, WA. Damage to the V.W. was minor and the possibility is that the driver of the offending vehicle did not know they struck her car.

15-004670 Found Property 15:03:11 08/08/15 J Asher
RP turned over a woman’s purse she said came from the “girlfriends” store in Friday Harbor.

15-004680 Fall 19:47:41 08/08/15 Z Reimer
On 8-8-15 at 1947 hours a Deputy received a report of a bike accident in the 6500 block of Roche Harbor Rd. The biker was transported to the hospital by San Juan EMS.

15-004687 Traffic Stop 21:24:47 08/08/15 Ray Harvey
On 08/08/15 at approximately 2124 hours, a SJC Deputy stopped a vehicle for speeding in Eastsound. The driver of the vehicle was found to have a suspended drivers license in the 3rd degree. A criminal citation was issued with a promise to appear in court.

15-004688 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 21:24:49 08/08/15 S Brennan
On 08/08/15 deputies responded to a Suspicious Circumstance in the Friday Harbor area. The caller reported finding a backpack inside their garage. When deputies arrived, a suspect was located inside the garage. The suspect had damaged items inside the garage. The suspect was arrested.

15-004691 Traffic Stop 22:19:34 08/08/15 F Menjivar
On 08-08-2015, I stopped defendant in the 900 block of Mount Baker Road for speeding 38 MPH in the posted 25 MPH zone. Defendant was suspended/revoked in the 3rd degree and did not have a motorcycle endorsement. I issued him an infraction for speeding and a citation for DWLS3.

15-004696 Wanted Person 22:49:01 08/08/15 Z Reimer
Received information that a wanted subject was at 595 Roche Harbor Rd in RV1. A check of the residence showed that he was not there.

15-004697 Welfare Check 23:22:58 08/08/15 Z Reimer
On 8-8-15 at 2322 hours a Deputy received a report of a welfare check in the 1700 block of Douglas Rd. It was reported that a person had been drinking and was passed out on a neighbor’s lawn. The person was contacted and appeared to be all right.

15-004698 Trespassing 23:48:59 08/08/15 Z Reimer
On 8-8-15 at 2348 hours Deputies responded to the 400 block of Grover St. for an unwanted guest at the residence. The Deputies assisted the homeowner with removing the person from the residence.

August 9, 2015
15-004709 Malicious Mischief 10:00:36 08/09/15 Z Reimer
On 8-9-15 at about 1700 hours a Deputy received a report of a vandalism in the 1000 block of Harbor View Pl. The victim reported that one of the steps on the porch was damaged by someone that came by her residence last night around midnight. Currently there are no suspects.

15-004720 Animal at Large 17:22:04 08/09/15 L Peter
On Sunday, August 9, 2015 a Lopez deputy was dispatched for a dog at large at the South End General Store. Dog was released to owner, and owner was given a notice of infraction for Dog at Large.

August 10, 2015
15-004729 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 01:10:23 08/10/15 Ray Harvey
On 08/10/15 at approximately 0110 hours a Deputy was dispatched to a civil complaint at a local closed establishment. The reporting party did not want to pursue the matter further after contact was made. No action necessary.

15-004730 Alarm 02:52:03 08/10/15 E Gardiner
On 08/09/15 the reporting deputy was dispatched to the Friday Harbor area in reference to an Alarm. The reporting deputy arrived and checked the business. The business was secured and nothing was located at the scene explaining why the alarm went off.

15-004733 Malicious Mischief 09:28:58 08/10/15 Rob Nou
On August 10, a Lopez Island woman reported vandalism to her satellite TV receiver and telephone lines. The outages had been repaired, with both repair technicians telling the reporting party that the damage appeared deliberate.

15-004735 Disorderly Conduct 09:56:42 08/10/15 Rob Nou
On August 10 a Lopez Village business reported an intoxicated male acting erratically, frightening other customers. The man left the business with no further incident before a deputy arrived.

15-004736 Welfare Check 10:40:29 08/10/15 Rob Nou
On August 10 a Lopez Island deputy was sent to the village on a report of a subject screaming. Witnesses reported a man walking down Lopez Rd screaming at his CD player. The individual was not located in the area.

15-004737 Weapons Offense 12:29:51 08/10/15 Rob Nou
On August 10, 2015 Lopez Island deputies responded to a call of a woman armed with a shotgun threatening to shoot her neighbor. The woman was still on site with the shotgun when deputies arrived. She was disarmed by the officers and arrested for Assault II w/ a Firearm. No shots were fired, no one was injured.

15-004740 Found Property 14:13:06 08/10/15 C McCarty
An unidentified person dropped off a found bracelet at Dispatch while I was away from my desk. I have entered it into Evidence as found property. No claim was filed by the finder.

15-004749 Theft 21:16:37 08/10/15 L Peter
On Monday, August 10, 2015 a Lopez deputy was dispatched to a theft from a vacation rental. Suspect is estranged wife of the owner’s son. Photos were collected from the rental and the area around the suspect’s home. Investigation continues.

15-004750 Traffic Stop 21:31:42 08/10/15 B Korth
On August 10, 2015, a Deputy on San Juan Island made a traffic stop for a non-functional headlight. The driver was subsequently cited for DWLS2 and warned for the headlight.

15-004752 Court Order Violation 21:59:10 08/10/15 E Gardiner
On 08/10/15 the reporting deputy was dispatched to the Friday Harbor area in reference to an Order Violation. The reporting deputy searched the area but did not locate the suspect. Investigation continues.

August 11, 2015
15-004757 Death Investigation 10:05:16 08/11/15 H Crowe
On 08/11/15, at approximately 1008 hours, I responded to report of subject found deceased by his wife. I arrived and contacted the reporting party. She stated that her husband has been very ill and recently spent time in the hospital.

15-004761 Theft 13:32:19 08/11/15 J Asher
Reporting Party states he left his wallet in his vehicle while he went in to have lunch and when he returned the wallet was gone.

15-004768 DUI 17:21:02 08/11/15 B Korth
On August 11, 2015, a Deputy on San Juan Island was dispatched to a reported one vehicle crash. It turned out not to be a crash, but the driver was subsequently arrested for DUI. The vehicle was impounded.

15-004770 Wanted Person 18:46:30 08/11/15 Rob Nou
On August 11, acting on a tip, a Lopez Island deputy arrested a 33 year old transient Lopez woman on three local District Court arrest warrants for Failure to Appear. She was transported to Friday Harbor and lodged in jail pending a court appearance.