Sheriff’s Report | December 1 – 7, 2021

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

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1
21-010328 Malicious Mischief 09:15:36 12/01/21
A Lopez Island Deputy was called about vandalism to a watercraft. A report was taken.

21-010331 Fraud 09:52:38 12/01/21
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of fraud. The incident was documented. There is no suspect information at this time.

21-010332 Information Report 11:34:58 12/01/21
An Orcas Island Deputy took an incident report reference a non-injury traffic collision that occurred in May of 2020. There was no crime committed and the report was civil in nature.

21-010335 Threats 13:03:46 12/01/21
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of threats. The suspect was contacted and the incident was documented.

21-010347 Prowler 20:43:23 12/01/21
Orcas Island Deputies responded to a prowler call in the Eastsound area. The matter was determined to be civil. No further action was taken.

21-010350 Domestic Dispute or Assault 23:00:21 12/01/21
Orcas Island Deputies were dispatched to a domestic disturbance. No crime was committed.

21-010352 CPR ALS 01:17:52 12/02/21
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of a death investigation. The incident was documented as a natural death.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2
21-010353 Domestic Dispute or Assault 03:47:05 12/02/21
Orcas Island Deputies were dispatched to a domestic disturbance in the Eastsound area. No crime had been committed. A report was taken.

21-010355 Burglary,NonRes 09:49:33 12/02/21
An Orcas Island Deputy investigated a burglary at a business on the 200 block of Prune Alley. Forced entry was made to the business. Cash and other items were stolen.

21-010356 Burglary,NonRes 10:26:00 12/02/21
An Orcas Island Deputy investigated a burglary at a business on the 200 block of North Beach Rd. Forced entry was made to the business items stolen.

21-010357 Civil Problem 13:12:37 12/02/21
A Lopez Deputy was contacted for guidance on two civil issues.

21-010358 Animal at Large 14:31:05 12/02/21
A Lopez Deputy was called regarding a dog running at large near the school. Nearby neighbors assisted in locating the owner, who responded and collected the dog.

21-010360 Litter/Pollution/Public Health 16:04:16 12/02/21
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a littering complaint.

21-010363 Unwanted Person 16:41:09 12/02/21
Deputies on Orcas Island responded to a verbal domestic dispute. No crime had been committed and the situation had de-escalated prior to the arrival of the Deputies.

21-010366 Theft 17:08:08 12/02/21
A San Juan Deputy responded to a cold shoplifting report. Employees had already contacted, identified, and released the suspect. They wished for the suspect to be trespassed from company premises. A trespass letter was signed by the reporting party and will be issued to the suspect.

21-010368 Communications Problem 19:16:18 12/02/21
A Deputy responded to a Communications call involving some possible improper communication involving teenagers. An initial report was generated and forwarded to Detectives for further investigation.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3
21-010375 Citizen Assist 09:59:24 12/03/21
An Orcas Island Deputy assisted a citizen with the disposal of unwanted firearms. An incident report was authored.

21-010379 Found Property 10:17:21 12/03/21
An unknown person dropped off a found personal item at the front door of the sheriff office. Attempts have been made to contact the owner of the item. The item has been secured for safekeeping.

21-010383 Trespassing 13:10:32 12/03/21
An Orcas Island Deputy investigated a trespassing violation at a business on the 200 block of A St.

21-010384 Fraud 13:38:46 12/03/21
An Orcas Island Deputy investigated a report of a forged/fraudulent check from OPALCO. An investigation was conducted, and the investigation is on-going.

21-010386 Traffic Hazard 14:10:59 12/03/21
A Lopez Deputy was advised of a person who’s driving privileges were revoked for medical reasons. The person, who was in denial about the problem, was contacted and the consequences of violating the suspension were explained.

21-010388 Weapons Noise 14:23:26 12/03/21
A Lopez Deputy responded to a fireworks complaint. The involved boat was not in the area when the Deputy arrived.

21-010389 Trespassing 14:46:16 12/03/21
An Orcas Island Deputy investigated an attempted burglary to a residence on the 100 block of Elderberry Ln. An investigation was conducted, and a report authored.

21-010390 Controlled Substance Problem 15:07:14 12/03/21
A Lopez Deputy responded to the school for a juvenile issue. The matter is currently being handled by school staff, parents, and CPS.

21-010395 Accident-NonInj 17:54:12 12/03/21
A Deputy on Orcas Island returned a phone call regarding an earlier traffic collision. The incident met the criteria for mandated self-reporting. The complainant was provided with the required forms.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4
21-010405 Domestic Dispute or Assault 00:33:45 12/04/21
Orcas Deputies responded to a possible domestic dispute. A report was written.

21-010408 Structure Fire 04:15:19 12/04/21
San Juan County SO responded to a structure fire on Orcas Island. The circumstances surrounding the fire appeared suspicious and the case was being investigated.

21-010407 Traffic Hazard 05:11:44 12/04/21
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a report of a person standing in the roadway. The person was reportedly hampering Fire Department vehicles responding to a structure fire. The subject was arrested for assaulting
a Fire Department member.

21-010413 Accident-HitRun 11:20:35 12/04/21
A Deputy was contacted in reference to a hit and Run. The person advised their vehicle had been parked in town when someone backed into the front of their vehicle. No obvious damage observed. Report taken.

21-010426 Accident-NonInj 20:35:56 12/04/21
A Lopez Deputy responded to an accident without injury call. An unoccupied vehicle was found in a ditch on Mud Bay Road. The Deputy attempted to contact the vehicle owner but was unsuccessful. A friendly neighbor helped pull the vehicle out. A report was taken.

21-010427 Accident-HitRun 20:51:42 12/04/21
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a hit and run. The driver was later found and arrested for DUI and hit and run.

21-010430 Accident-NonInj 23:55:53 12/04/21
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a single motor vehicle collision. The vehicle was found after it left the scene and the driver was arrested for DUI.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5
21-010431 Noise Complaint /not dogs 00:03:57 12/05/21
A Lopez Deputy responded to a noise complaint. A lively Quinceanera had a live band playing music in the community center. The band agreed to lower their volume.

21-010436 Domestic Dispute or Assault 09:50:20 12/05/21
San Juan Deputies responded to a report of a domestic incident with assault. The suspect had left prior to arrival. Investigation revealed probable cause for Domestic Violence charges of Residential Burglary and Assault fourth degree.

21-010440 Litter/Pollution/Public Health 12:03:19 12/05/21
An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched to a littering complaint in the Eastsound area. A report was taken.

21-010441 Theft 12:18:26 12/05/21
A Deputy was contacted in reference to a Theft. The person was reporting an item taken from a Gallery open house. The person provided a photo of the missing item. No other information at this time. Report taken.

21-010443 Animal at Large 14:46:52 12/05/21
A Deputy was dispatched to an Animal at Large in the San Juan Island area. The person reported neighbor’s dogs were on their property. Owner of dogs was verbally warned about letting dogs at large. Report taken.

21-010445 Animal at Large 16:12:04 12/05/21
A Lopez resident was issued an infraction for a dog at large violation. This person had been given a verbal warning about this problem only a few days prior.

21-010447 Domestic Dispute or Assault 17:31:31 12/05/21
A Deputy was dispatched to a Domestic in the San Juan Island area. The Deputy arrived and contacted the people involved. The incident was found to be a verbal argument only. The people involved agreed to separate for the night. Report taken.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 6
21-010452 Theft 08:14:03 12/06/21
A Lopez resident reported the theft of a street sign. The incident was documented for future possession of stolen property charges.

21-010454 Welfare Check 09:52:48 12/06/21
A Lopez Deputy performed a welfare check at the request of the school.

21-010460 Accident-HitRun 13:05:26 12/06/21
A Lopez resident reported damage to her vehicle that occurred while it was parked in her driveway. The source of the damage is unknown at this time.

21-010461 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 14:08:41 12/06/21
An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched to a trespassing call in the Eastsound area. A report was taken.

21-010463 Domestic Dispute or Assault 16:35:52 12/06/21
Orcas Island Deputies were dispatched to a domestic disturbance in the Eastsound area. no crime had been committed. An informational report was taken.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7
21-010475 Burglary – Residential 06:31:36 12/07/21
A Deputy on Orcas responded to Island Hardware about a burglary that had happened sometime last night. A report was taken and the case is ongoing.

21-010476 Mental Health 06:32:58 12/07/21 
A Lopez Deputy responded to a mental call. A man who was hallucinating was put in contact with a crisis responder, who assisted with creating a safety plan.

21-010479 Citizen Assist 10:01:18 12/07/21
A concerned Lopez citizen called to get clarification on dog leash laws. A Lopez Deputy provided information and explained how to access the San Juan County Code for reference.

21-010483 Found Property 11:12:36 12/07/21
A Deputy was contacted in reference to Found Property. The person turned in a cell phone found on San Juan Island. The cell phone was entered into evidence. Report taken.

21-010484 Citizen Assist 11:15:20 12/07/21
A Lopez Deputy responded to a citizen assist call. The citizen was advised of how to legally handle an unwanted person on their property.

21-010485 Fish & Game Violation 11:15:23 12/07/21
A Lopez citizen called with questions about waterfowl hunting regulations. A Lopez Deputy answered questions and referred them to the
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife for further information.

21-010486 Burglary,NonRes 12:20:44 12/07/21
A Deputy on Orcas reasoned to a burglary call of a business in West Sound. No known suspects at this time.

21-010490 Threats 14:06:48 12/07/21
Deputy was contacted in reference to Threats. The person reported that they were receiving threats on Facebook. The person provided a written statement. No crimes had been committed at this time and the person was advised to get a Civil Order. Report taken.