Sheriff’s Report | December 10 – 16, 2025

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

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10
25-008391 Trespassing 09:55:28 12/10/25
I received a report from the Port of Friday Harbor wanting to trespass people from the Port property. Trespass letters were issued.

25-008393 Death Investigation 10:01:17 12/10/25
A citizen reported finding a human body in the water. This case is still under investigation.

25-008394 Abandoned Vehicle 10:10:29 12/10/25
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to an abandoned vehicle at a San Juan County Conservation Land Bank property. A request to tow the vehicle was sent to San Juan County Public Works. The incident was documented.

25-008396 Death Investigation 10:47:46 12/10/25
Deputies on San Juan Island responded in the Sheriff’s Boat to a report of a second expired individual in the water. The individual was located and recovered from water. A report was completed.

25-008409 Accident-Injury, Traffic 15:35:07 12/10/25
Lopez Island Deputies and Lopez Island Fire & EMS were dispatched to an Accident Injury in the 2300 Block of Center Rd. The incident was documented.

25-008410 Theft 15:49:44 12/10/25
Deputies on San Juan Island took a report of a theft of someone illegally dumping trash on a local resident’s property. Deputies contacted the property owner, and an informational report was generated.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11
25-008417 Welfare Check 06:04:07 12/11/25
A Deputy on San Juan Island received a report of a domestic. This report is for information only.

25-008418 Unwanted Person 10:41:49 12/11/25
Orcas Island Deputies responded to an unwanted person near the Killebrew Lake area. The subject was issued a no trespass warning letter, and they promised not to trespass. The incident was documented.

25-008419 Accident-HitRun 11:04:36 12/11/25
Orcas Island Deputies responded to a hit and run incident that occurred at 68 North Beach Rd. A truck backed into a delivery van and drove off. No damage was done. Deputies were unable to identify the truck or its driver. A report was made.

25-008421 Mental Health 11:14:57 12/11/25
Orcas Island Deputies responded to a concern about a resident’s mental health and concern of potential harm. Deputies spoke with the man who denied any intent of harm. A report was made

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12
25-008436 Theft 08:53:51 12/12/25
San Juan Island Deputies responded to a theft call. A local woman reported that a package was stolen from her mailbox. A report was taken.

25-008439 Theft 09:49:25 12/12/25
San Juan Island Deputies responded to a theft call. A local woman reported that an outgoing envelope was stolen from her mailbox. A report was taken.

25-008442 Threats 11:10:03 12/12/25
A Lopez resident reported what they believed was harassment. No crime occurred and the person was referred to civil court options.

25-008445 Theft 11:35:50 12/12/25
San Juan Island Deputies responded to a theft call. A local man reported that 5 packages were stolen from he and his wife’s mailbox. A report was taken.

25-008447 Parking Problem 12:00:04 12/12/25
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a parking problem on Haven Rd. The Sheriff’s Office was able to obtain approval from the property owner to remove a vehicle from the road. The incident was documented.

25-008456 Harassment 17:19:28 12/12/25
Orcas Island Deputies responded to a harassment incident near downtown Eastsound. The subject of the incident had been drinking and acting suspiciously towards a juvenile in public. The incident was documented.

25-008459 DUI 21:14:54 12/12/25
A Lopez Deputy responded to a report of a vehicle driving into oncoming traffic. The suspected driver was contacted, and a driver evaluation request was submitted to the DOL.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13
25-008463 Property Damage, Non Vandalism 09:22:32 12/13/25
A vehicle ran over a stop sign at Old Post Road and Lopez Road. The case is under investigation and any further information would be appreciated. This incident occurred at 5:22 pm on 12/11.

25-008466 Civil Problem 11:40:36 12/13/25
A Lopez Deputy was contacted about a fence line dispute. Both parties were advised to follow the existing survey in this civil matter.

25-008467 Unwanted Person 11:57:36 12/13/25
San Juan Island Deputies responded to a local residence for a call about an unwanted person on their property. A report was taken. A trespass warning letter will be served to the subject.

25-008471 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 13:21:26 12/13/25
A Deputy on Orcas Island was assigned a suspicious call relating to an incident that occurred on an outer island. The incident was documented at the complainant’s request.

25-008474 Weapons Noise 14:07:27 12/13/25
San Juan Island Deputies responded to a citizen’s concerns about weapon noise. The Deputies are familiar with the property in question, know it’s legal, and know that those involved take proper safeguards. We contacted the citizen and explained the same.

25-008483 Weapons Offense 21:27:56 12/13/25
Deputies in Friday Harbor responded to a weapon’s offense at a local business. Deputies contacted the individual who left the property on their own volition.

25-008485 Domestic Dispute or Assault 22:28:05 12/13/25
Deputies on Orcas Island responded to a domestic dispute. There was insufficient evidence to believe a crime had been committed. The involved parties were offered local resources.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14
25-008493 VIN Inspection 15:09:14 12/14/25
Lopez Island Deputies were dispatched to Decatur Island for various VIN Inspections. The incident was documented.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 15
25-008504 Welfare Check 10:33:06 12/15/25
A Deputy on Orcas responded to a person having a mental health episode.

25-008505 Theft 11:02:10 12/15/25
A Lopez resident reported the theft of a package from the area of Biggs  Lane at the beginning of December.

25-008515 Trespassing 13:30:08 12/15/25
A Deputy on Orcas Island received a call about a person who was trespassed from a business.

25-008521 Civil Problem 14:20:46 12/15/25
Deputies on Orcas responded to a landlord/tenant dispute.

25-008528 Domestic Dispute or Assault 23:34:12 12/15/25
On 12-15-25 a Deputy on San Juan Island received a report of a domestic. This  report is for information only.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16
25-008529 Domestic Dispute or Assault 03:53:19 12/16/25
Deputy on San Juan Island received a report of a domestic. This report is for information only.

25-008539 Wanted Person 16:37:03 12/16/25
An Orcas Island man was arrested for a court arrest warrant in Friday Harbor. He was transported to the Sheriff’s Office and booked into jail pending a hearing with the judge.

25-008541 Vehicle Theft 17:21:31 12/16/25
A Deputy on San Juan Island received a report of a vehicle theft. The vehicle was located occupied and the suspect was arrested for vehicle theft. The suspect was booked into the San Juan County Jail.

25-008544 Malicious Mischief 18:22:07 12/16/25
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to vandalism complaint. The investigation is ongoing.

25-008547 Assault – Body Force 20:59:27 12/16/25
Lopez Island Deputies were dispatched to a report of a Non-Aggravated Assault. An investigation occurred, and the incident was documented.