Sheriff’s Report | December 19 – 24, 2019

— from San Juan County Sheriff’s Office —

Thursday, December 19, 2019
19-010402 Traffic Hazard 08:03:58 12/19/19
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of a vehicle broken down blocking part of Beaverton Valley Rd. The Deputy was unable to contact the owner and the vehicle was towed.

19-010407 Boating Problem 13:00:35 12/19/19
A Lopez Deputy was sent to check on a report of a boat aground during a storm. The Deputy located the boat, and the owner was notified of the issue.

19-010412 Weapons Offense 14:11:53 12/19/19
A Deputy on San Juan responded to a subject waving and pointing a gun at objects. The subject was located and a pellet gun was located. The subject was arrested for unlawful display of a weapon.

19-010413 Accident-NonInj 14:56:51 12/19/19
A Deputy on San Juan responded to a two-vehicle collision. The suspect driver was issued an infraction for following a vehicle too closely.

19-010414 Vicious Animal 15:27:09 12/19/19
A Lopez Deputy checked the residence of a dog determined to be potentially dangerous from a prior hearing. The dog’s owner was not in compliance and criminal charges were forwarded to the court for review.

19-010417 Rescue Response 16:09:55 12/19/19
Two hikers were stranded high on the cliff at Watmough Bay after venturing out in inclement weather and fading light. The pair were rescued through the courageous efforts of Lopez Fire/EMS and the Orcas rope rescue team.

19-010419 Domestic Dispute or Assault 18:20:01 12/19/19
San Juan Deputies were dispatched to a Domestic Dispute. After further investigation it was found to be more of a Juvenile problem. An informational report was completed.

Friday, December 20, 2019
19-010426 Juvenile Problem 09:06:33 12/20/19
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of a juvenile problem. A male subject was arrested for delivery of a controlled substance.

19-010432 Citizen Assist 13:06:15 12/20/19
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a citizen assist call.

19-010436 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 15:34:28 12/20/19
A San Juan Deputy was dispatched to a Suspicious Circumstances. A report was taken.

19-010464 Animal Bite 23:02:02 12/20/19
A Deputy was dispatched to an Animal Bite in the Friday Harbor area. Report taken.

Saturday, December 21, 2019
19-010478 Accident-HitRun 14:34:48 12/21/19
A Deputy on San Juan responded to a report of a hit and run. The incident was documented.

19-010480 Sick or Injured Animal 14:42:41 12/21/19
A Deputy responded to a report of injured cats. The owner was advised to take them to the vet. The cause of the injuries is unknown.

19-010479 County Property Damage 14:45:06 12/21/19
A Deputy on San Juan responded to another Deputy whose patrol vehicle was hit by another vehicle. The driver was issued an infraction for no insurance and unsafe backing.

19-010503 Controlled Substance Problem 16:08:09 12/21/19
A Deputy on San Juan impounded a vehicle for a narcotics investigation.

Sunday, December 22, 2019
19-010506 DUI 09:47:37 12/22/19
A Deputy on San Juan responded to a report of a possible DUI driver. The vehicle was located and stopped for driving left of center. The driver was not impaired and issued infractions for no insurance and driving left of center.

19-010508 Citizen Assist 11:34:43 12/22/19
A Lopez Island Deputy was sent to assist a motorist who had gotten stuck on the primitive section of Lopez Sound Rd. The subject was located as the car was being pulled out by a local Good Samaritan. The subject had missed the turn for the trailhead for Lopez Hill.

19-010511 Animal at Large 12:13:28 12/22/19
A Lopez Island Deputy was sent to check for a dog running at large. No loose dog was found in the area.

19-010526 Mental Health 19:18:31 12/22/19
A person with mental health issues left a note at the Lopez sheriff’s substation. A report was completed and the individual will be monitored.

Monday, December 23, 2019
19-010542 Domestic Dispute or Assault 13:21:33 12/23/19
Lopez Island Deputies responded to a reported domestic disturbance. The investigation indicated that no crime had been committed. The parties voluntarily separated for the evening. A report was taken.

19-010544 Accident-Injury, Traffic 13:33:06 12/23/19
A Deputy on San Juan responded to report of a two vehicle collision. The suspect driver was issued an infraction for fail to yield right of way and no insurance.

Tuesday, December 24, 2019
19-010556 Accident-NonInj 07:52:29 12/24/19
An Orcas island Deputy responded to a motor vehicle accident on Orcas Road. The vehicle was found unoccupied. The vehicle was towed, and a report taken.