Sheriff’s Report | August 8 – 14, 2018

— from San Juan County Sheriff’s Office —

Wednesday, August 8, 2018
18-005797 Controlled Substance Problem 06:03:18 08/08/18
Deputies arrived at a residence on San Juan Island to investigate a drug overdose. Investigation
continues.

18-005800 Burglary,NonRes 09:23:14 08/08/18
A Deputy investigated a report of a burglary on San Juan Island. Investigation continues.

18-005801 Sick or Injured Animal 09:34:01 08/08/18
A Lopez Island Deputy was called to euthanize a deer that had been hit by a car and seriously injured.

18-005811 Found Property 13:34:10 08/08/18
A Deputy recovered a couple of dozen used syringes under a public bench in Friday Harbor. The syringes were disposed of.

18-005812 Accident-HitRun 13:37:02 08/08/18
A Lopez Island Deputy investigated a hit and run collision that damaged a parked car at the ferry landing.

18-005813 Accident-HitRun 13:39:51 08/08/18
A Deputy was dispatched to a Hit and Run Unattended in Friday Harbor. A report was taken and there are no suspects at this time.

Thursday, August 9, 2018
18-005844 Traffic Violation 09:08:51 08/09/18
Deputies responded to a traffic offense call in Friday Harbor. Deputies met with the parties involved, determined that no criminal offense occurred, and an information report was made.

18-005849 Harassment 11:27:54 08/09/18
San Juan Deputies were advised of a report of harassment. The incident was investigated and a report was generated.

18-005851 Missing Person 13:25:39 08/09/18
An Orcas Deputy took a report of possible missing person. Information was gathered and entered into the data system to assist in the effort to locate the subject.

18-005852 Fraud 14:23:18 08/09/18
An Orcas resident reported items he left on consignment at a local business are no longer there. The business closed down without notice and his items are no where to be found. The items were located and arrangements were made to receive payment. Settled by contact.

18-005853 Lost Property 14:30:07 08/09/18
A Lopez Deputy took a report regarding lost or stolen handgun.

18-005856 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 15:48:56 08/09/18
A Deputy was dispatched to a suspicious circumstance in Friday Harbor. Investigation Continues.

18-005858 Theft 16:21:53 08/09/18
A Deputy was dispatched to a civil matter in Friday Harbor. All parties involved were advised to take this matter through civil court process.

18-005868 Domestic Dispute or Assault 21:37:03 08/09/18
Lopez island Deputies responded to a residence for a possible assault. The investigation revealed a domestic violence assault had occurred and a subject was arrested and transported to jail to await a hearing with a judge in Friday Harbor.

Friday, August 10, 2018
18-005896 Trespassing 13:37:24 08/10/18
A Lopez Deputy investigated a trespass complaint at the Richardson fuel dock.

18-005899 Citizen Assist 14:42:33 08/10/18
An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched to a citizen assist in the Eastsound area. A bike that had been reported stolen approximately a month earlier had been located behind a local business. The bike was returned to its owner. The investigation is ongoing.

18-005910 Accident-HitRun 18:49:10 08/10/18
A Deputy on Orcas responded to a report of a hit and run. The suspect was located and charges of hit and run attended will be filed with the prosecutor’s office.

18-005913 Trespassing 19:23:15 08/10/18
A Deputy was dispatched to a Trespassing in the San Juan Island area. The Deputy arrived but the people had left. Report Taken.

18-005912 Traffic Hazard 19:25:29 08/10/18
San Juan Deputies were dispatched to a report of a blocking vehicle on Nichols St. The driver was located and moved the vehicle.

18-005920 Accident-Injury, Traffic 22:08:42 08/10/18
A Orcas Deputy responded to a reported bicycle accident. It was discovered that a single bicyclist had crashed on his own and there was no evidence to suggest he was struck by a vehicle. The bicyclist was transported to a hospital via airlift.

18-005925 Trespassing 23:37:33 08/10/18
A Deputy was dispatched to a Trespassing in the San Juan Island area. The reporting Deputy made contact with the property owner. Investigation continues.

Saturday, August 11, 2018
18-005928 Threats 09:00:17 08/11/18
An Orcas Deputy was on patrol and was notified by a citizen that he had received threats from a local resident. The suspect was interviewed and denied the threats. A report was taken.

18-005931 Domestic Dispute or Assault 09:19:17 08/11/18
San Juan Deputies were advised of a domestic incident near Roche Harbor Rd. A suspect was identified and later booked into jail.

18-005938 Malicious Mischief 12:39:14 08/11/18
Deputies responded to a problem with an inmate in the jail facility. The issue was resolved and a report made.

18-005940 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 12:41:58 08/11/18
An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched to a suspicious circumstance call on Blakely Island. A report was taken.

18-005942 Theft 13:27:18 08/11/18
An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched to a theft call in the Eastsound area. A report was taken. The investigation is ongoing.

18-005945 Abandoned Vehicle 14:28:21 08/11/18
San Juan Deputies were dispatched to a report of an abandoned vehicle on Guard St. The registered owner was contact and advised they had a mechanic enroute to fix a flat tire.

18-005961 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 18:33:39 08/11/18
San Juan Deputies responded to a complaint of a suspicious RV near Friday Harbor. On contact no law violations were noted. The occupants were fixing the vehicle and moved along shortly thereafter.

18-005963 Welfare Check 19:20:02 08/11/18
A Deputy was dispatched to the San Juan Island area in reference to a Welfare Check. The subject was located and was OK. Report taken.

18-005969 Citizen Assist 21:10:35 08/11/18
A Deputy was contacted at the Sheriff’s office in reference to a Citizen Assist. The person was requesting help with a problem. The person was put into contact with another agency to assist. Report taken.

18-005972 Traffic Stop 22:06:11 08/11/18
A Deputy on Orcas stopped a vehicle for speeding. The driver was issued an infraction for speed 65MPH in a 35MPH zone, fail to drive in right lane and expired vehicle registration under two months.

18-005973 Noise Complaint /not dogs 22:13:38 08/11/18
San Juan Deputies responded to a noise complaint near Egg Lake Rd. Deputies noted the noise had been from a wedding reception which had since concluded.

18-005978 Animal Bite 23:45:14 08/11/18
A Deputy was dispatched to an Animal Bite in the San Juan Island area. The reporting Deputy made contact with the people involved. Report taken.

Sunday, August 12, 2018
18-005981 Trespassing 01:06:41 08/12/18
A Lopez Island Deputy responded to a Lopez Island residence for a trespassing complaint. The home owner heard the voices of several people on his property near his residence in the middle of the night. The Deputy did not locate anyone. A report was located.

18-005983 Death Investigation 02:45:37 08/12/18
A Deputy was dispatched to a Medical Emergency. The reporting Deputy arrived and conducted an investigation on the incident. Report taken.

18-005987 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 07:12:50 08/12/18
An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched to a suspicious circumstances call at an Eastsound Business. A bag full of cameras was recovered. A report was taken.

18-005989 Unwanted Person 10:05:51 08/12/18 
An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched to a business in the Eastsound area for a report of an unwanted person. Once on scene the Deputy discovered the circumstances were a civil issue. An informational report was taken.

18-005991 Parking Problem 10:37:18 08/12/18
A Lopez Island Deputy ticketed an unattended vehicle in the ferry line during the loading of a mainland ferry sailing. The vehicle was sent to the end of the line when the driver returned.

18-005993 Malicious Mischief 11:18:49 08/12/18
A Lopez Island Deputy took a vandalism report regarding a vehicle that had tires slashed while parked in a public place.

18-005994 Welfare Check 11:36:36 08/12/18
A Deputy responded to a Welfare Check in Friday Harbor. The Deputy made contact with the involved person, transported the individual to the ER for a mental health evaluation, and a report was made.

18-005995 Citizen Dispute 11:41:02 08/12/18
An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched to a citizen dispute call at a marina in the Orcas area. The Deputy discovered through the investigation that a small boat had been stolen. The investigation is ongoing.

18-005996 Vehicle Theft 11:41:54 08/12/18
An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched to a vehicle theft in the Eastsound area. The investigation is ongoing.

18-006003 Traffic Hazard 15:57:58 08/12/18
A Deputy on Orcas responded to a vehicle parked halfway in the roadway creating a traffic hazard. The vehicle was impounded.

18-006008 Stroke BLS 18:30:27 08/12/1
Assist/back up EMS on aid call with reportedly combative patient (he was not)

18-006010 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 19:19:14 08/12/18
A Lopez Island man reported that his minor daughter had received an inappropriate note from a grown man while she was at work. An investigation is underway to identify the suspect.

Monday, August 13, 2018
18-006016 Welfare Check 01:20:21 08/13/18
Deputies along with Orcas Fire Search and Rescue and US Coast Guard responded to a report of an individual in distress on the north side of the island. The individual was unable to be located after more than an hour and a half of searching.

18-006019 Noise Complaint /not dogs 10:13:02 08/13/18
A Deputy responded to a report of Harassment in Friday Harbor. Upon arrival the Deputy found the call to be a Loud Noise and the noise had already ceased. Information was gathered and a report made.

18-006026 Boating Acc NI 13:36:38 08/13/18
A reported boating accident had occurred in San Juan County. There were no injuries as a result of the accident when the boat struck a submerged rock. The vessel received damage due to the accident. A boating accident report was completed by the operator.

18-006028 Theft 14:08:18 08/13/18
A Deputy was dispatched to a theft of a bicycle in Friday Harbor. A report was taken, no suspects at this time.

18-006030 Assault – Aggravated 14:55:25 08/13/18
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to the Deer Harbor area for a reported aggravated assault. A report was taken. The investigation is ongoing.

18-006031 Abandoned Vehicle 14:59:21 08/13/18
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a vehicle parked in the roadway creating a traffic hazard. The vehicle was impounded.

18-006039 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 16:52:24 08/13/18
A Lopez Island Deputy was called to collect a potentially dangerous weapon abandoned in a public park. The item was logged as found property.

18-006052 Abandoned Vehicle 21:37:27 08/13/18
A Deputy on Orcas responded to a report of an abandoned vehicle. The vehicle was reported stolen the day prior and was recovered. The investigation is on going.

18-006055 Welfare Check 22:58:36 08/13/18
A Deputy was dispatched to the Friday Harbor area on a Welfare Check. The reporting Deputy searched for the involved person. Report Taken.

Tuesday, August 14, 2018
18-006075 Court Order Violation 15:34:05 08/14/18
A Deputy was dispatched to a possible order violation in Friday Harbor. Investigation Continues.

18-006084 Welfare Check 19:34:15 08/14/18
Lopez Island Deputies responded to a Lopez residence for a welfare check. One of the involved subjects had just been released from custody following an arrest for assault. The Deputies determined that all involved were OK and cleared without incident. A report was completed.

18-006095 Area Check 21:55:10 08/14/18
An Orcas Island Deputy was conducting an area check at Buck Park when he discovered two minors who had been drinking alcoholic beverages. The subjects were issued MIP criminal citations and released. A local man was also arrested for DUI and released.