Sheriff’s Report | August 5 – 11, 2020

— from San Juan County Sheriff’s Office —

Wednesday, August 5, 2020
20-006406 Citizen Dispute 13:46:41 08/05/20
An Orcas Deputy responded to an ongoing civil dispute in the Doe Bay area. The incident was settled by contact.

20-006409 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 15:07:00 08/05/20
Deputies responded to a report of a nude male having a possible mental crisis, including running in the roadway. Upon arrival, a Deputy attempted to restrain the subject. After a brief struggle, the subject was placed in protective custody.

20-006415 Civil Problem 19:15:18 08/05/20
Deputies responded to an address on Orcas Island for an ongoing family dispute. It was discovered that one brother had locked a door to a cabin from the outside, preventing the other brother to leave. One of the brothers was arrested for unlawful imprisonment and booked into Jail.

Thursday, August 6, 2020
20-006428 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 00:24:50 08/06/20
A Deputy responded to a Lopez Island residence for a criminal trespass complaint. It was determined the reporting person was having hallucinations and that no crime had occurred. A report was completed.

20-006431 Domestic Dispute or Assault 09:41:16 08/06/20
Deputies on Orcas were dispatched to a domestic in Eastsound. After an investigation was completed it was determined that the suspect was the party that called and then fled the scene. The case is ongoing till the suspect is located.

20-006436 Mental Health 12:05:35 08/06/20
A Deputy was contacted by a courthouse employee regarding a verbal altercation with a homeless person on the courthouse lawn. A report was made and a Probable Cause statement was referred to the Prosecutor’s Office.

20-006441 Citizen Dispute 13:39:30 08/06/20
A Deputy was contacted in regard to a dispute with a homeless person outside of a local business in Friday Harbor. A report was made and a trespass letter was served to the person involved at the reporting parties request. Report made.

20-006444 Trespassing 14:50:06 08/06/20
A Deputy was contacted by a local business in regards to a trespassing complaint involving a homeless person. A trespass letter was completed and issued to the person involved. Report made.

20-006454 Death Investigation 18:48:54 08/06/20
A Deputy responded to a Lopez Island residence to investigate a report of an unattended death of a person. It was learned the decedent had been under hospice care. The County Coroner was notified and is conducting further investigation.

Friday, August 7, 2020
20-006476 Court Order Violation 11:52:21 08/07/20
A Deputy on Orcas responded to a violation of a no contact order near Doe Bay. After an investigation was completed the suspect was arrested and transported to jail in Friday Harbor.

20-006507 Curfew Violation 23:11:40 08/07/20
A Deputy contacted a juvenile who was violating his curfew in Eastsound. It was discovered that the juvenile been consuming alcohol and resisted arrest. Tobacco and marijuana products were found on him in a search incident to arrest. The case has been forwarded to Juvenile Court.

Saturday, August 8, 2020
20-006515 Animal at Large 09:33:35 08/08/20
A Lopez resident reported a wandering dog. The dog was collected and reunited with its owner a few hours later.

20-006521 Theft 11:22:23 08/08/20
A Deputy on Orcas Island was dispatched to a theft in Eastsound. The suspect was located and arrested.

20-006523 Fraud 11:31:49 08/08/20
A woman reported an attempted fraud when a suspect attempted to get her to post bail for a family member that was not arrested. This is an ongoing scam. An informational report has been completed.

20-006531 Trespassing 13:43:40 08/08/20
A Lopez Island resident reported a trespasser on his property. The subject was gone when Deputies arrived, and when contacted later was surprised to learn that the area in question was in fact private property.

20-006534 Court Order Violation 15:22:54 08/08/20
A Lopez resident reported a possible violation of a protection order. The information was forwarded to the court.

20-006536 Explosives Problem 16:42:06 08/08/20
A Lopez Island Deputy responded to a report from the post office that a roadside mailbox was found full of fireworks. The Deputy seized the fireworks as contraband for disposal. The resident was contacted about the fireworks in the mailbox.

20-006548 Domestic Dispute or Assault 21:32:05 08/08/20
A Deputy on San Juan responded to a report of a domestic dispute. Deputies found the single occupant was screaming at themselves. The subject was advised to keep the noise down.

Sunday, August 9, 2020
20-006559 Domestic Dispute or Assault 02:20:47 08/09/20
A Deputy on San Juan responded to a report of a domestic dispute. The Deputy arrived on scene and found no one in the described area. The incident was documented.

20-006560 Domestic Dispute or Assault 02:55:19 08/09/20
A Deputy on San Juan responded to a report of a domestic dispute. The Deputy arrived on scene and found no one in the described area. The incident was documented.

20-006567 Mental Health 11:32:00 08/09/20
A Deputy was dispatched to a Mental Problem in the Friday Harbor area. The calling person was contacted and explained their concerns. Deputy advised he would keep an eye on the person. Report taken.

20-006568 Found Property 11:55:56 08/09/20
A Lopez Island Deputy was called regarding found property. The item was collected and placed into evidence for safekeeping pending identification of its rightful owner.

20-006578 Threats 16:00:08 08/09/20
A Lopez Deputy completed a report documenting a citizen dispute.

Monday, August 10, 2020
20-006597 Trespassing 08:07:23 08/10/20
A Deputy on Orcas was dispatched to a trespassing call at the Country Corner. The suspect was gone by the time the Deputy arrived. A report was taken and the suspect is still at large.

20-006598 Disorderly Conduct 08:08:50 08/10/20
A San Juan Deputy was dispatched to a report of a disorderly conduct. The Deputy completed an informational report.

20-006601 Theft 09:29:44 08/10/20
A Deputy on Orcas took a theft report near Deer Harbor. Someone had stolen an anchor out of someone’s yard. There are no suspects at this time.

20-006604 Theft 11:19:44 08/10/20
A San Juan Deputy was dispatched to a report of a theft that occurred the day before. An investigation was completed and there are no workable leads at this time. Report made.

20-006615 Theft 15:36:20 08/10/20
A Lopez Island Deputy took a report of a theft of a kayak paddle.

20-006619 Found Property 16:44:46 08/10/20
A Deputy was contacted at the Sheriff’s Office in reference to Found Property. The person turned in a photo id that was found on the ground. Report taken.

20-006624 Trespassing 18:39:34 08/10/20
Deputies responded to a trespassing complaint. The suspects were contacted and issued verbal trespass warnings.

Tuesday, August 11, 2020
20-006643 Fraud 14:49:49 08/11/20
A Lopez Deputy took a report of a Social Security Scam call.

20-006646 Domestic Dispute or Assault 16:16:45 08/11/20
A Deputy was dispatched to a report of an alleged Child Neglect in the San Juan Island area. The Deputy contacted the person reporting the incident. Report taken.

20-006657 Theft 19:39:34 08/11/20
A Deputy was dispatched to a Theft in the San Juan Island area. The caller was contacted and a report taken. No suspect information or workable leads at this time.