Sheriff’s Report | December 20, 2020 – January 5, 2021

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

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2020
20-010952 Traffic Hazard 12:20:52 12/30/20
A Lopez Island Deputy responded to a reported tree down, partially blocking Fisherman Bay Rd. An OPALCO crew assisted in clearing the roadway.

20-010956 Theft14:48:19 12/30/20
A Lopez Island Deputy took a report of the theft of a parcel left by a roadside mailbox.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2020
20-010978 Fraud12:11:38 12/31/20
A report was made of possible financial exploitation. The case was determined to be civil in nature.

20-010977 Accident-Injury, Traffic 12:12:48 12/31/20
A Deputy on Orcas Island was dispatched to an auto/pedestrian accident in Eastsound. An accident report was filed and the driver was issued an infraction for failing to yield to a pedestrian in the crosswalk.

20-010979 Found Property 12:32:30 12/31/20
A subject on San Juan found lost money and turned it into the Sheriff’s Office. The money was entered into evidence to be claimed.

20-010982 Domestic Dispute or Assault14:22:25 12/31/20
A Deputy on San Juan responded to a report of a domestic violence incident. No crimes were committed and the issue was found to be civil in nature.

20-010983 Malicious Mischief 15:05:35 12/31/20
San Juan Deputies were advised of an incident of vandalism. The damage was minor and there is no suspect information. The incident was documented.

20-010984 Threats15:09:44 12/31/20
A Lopez Deputy received a threats complaint call from a man on Decatur Island. An informational report was taken.

20-010987 Mental Health16:56:43 12/31/20
San Juan Deputies responded to a mental health call. The involved party was taken into protective custody and transported to the hospital for evaluation.

20-010990 Welfare Check18:09:13 12/31/20
Deputies on Orcas Island responded to a welfare check. The subject was contacted through a third party and stated she was alright.

20-011001 Mental Health22:04:40 12/31/20
San Juan Deputies responded to a report of a mental subject. A report was made.

20-011005 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 22:27:16 12/31/20
San Juan Deputies responded to a suspicious call. The incident was documented.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2021
21-000002 Domestic Dispute or Assault00:14:22 01/01/21
San Juan Deputies responded to a report of a domestic in Friday Harbor. The suspect left the scene before Deputies arrived and were not located. Charging documents will be forwarded to the Prosecutor’s Office.

21-000009 Domestic Dispute or Assault01:19:10 01/01/21
San Juan Deputies responded to a report of a domestic. One person was arrested for assault 4 – DV, malicious mischief 3 – DV, obstructing a law enforcement officer and possession of a dangerous weapon.

21-000010 Traffic Stop 01:55:42 01/01/21
A Deputy on Orcas Island stopped a speeding vehicle. The driver was issued a notice of infraction for speeding and arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor and/or drugs. All three occupants of the vehicle were arrested for minor in possession or consumption of alcohol.

21-000015 Burglary – Residential 08:35:49 01/01/21
A Deputy on Orcas was dispatched to a possible burglary.After the investigation was completed it was deemed civil and both parties agreed to work it out.

21-000030 Traffic Stop 18:07:28 01/01/21
A San Juan Deputy stopped a vehicle for traveling 51MPH in a posted 35MPH speed zone. The vehicle was impounded for a narcotics investigation and upon obtaining a search warrant, Deputies located methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle.

21-000033 Accident-NonInj02:43:26 01/02/21
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision. The driver left the scene and was later located. They were issued several traffic infractions.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 2021
21-000058 Missing Person 20:19:34 01/02/21
The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office received a request for assistance from Washington State Patrol regarding a missing person complaint on 01/01/2021. The missing person was last seen on an Anacortes bound ferry from Lopez Island on 12/31/2021. The complaint is currently under investigation.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 3, 2021
21-000065 Mental Health06:52:22 01/03/21
A Deputy on San Juan responded to a report of a mental subject. The subject was arrested for unlawful imprisonment and booked into jail.

21-000068 Mental Health08:21:05 01/03/21
A Lopez Island Deputy was sent along with EMS to a person experiencing a mental health crisis. The call was handled by EMS.

21-000071 Civil Problem09:02:41 01/03/21
A Deputy on San Juan responded to a report of a disorderly subject. The subject was trespassed from multiple locations.

21-000072 Malicious Mischief 09:18:56 01/03/21
A Deputy on San Juan responded to a report of vandalism involving some explosive devices. The investigation is on going.

21-000081 Trespassing18:00:38 01/03/21
A Lopez Deputy received a call concerning a damaged walkway. Upon investigation, the walkway was damaged when a man being navigated by Google Maps mistakenly took it for a driveway. He drove his vehicle down the path until it became stuck in mud. A friendly neighbor assisted in pulling him out.

MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 2021
21-000093 Trespassing08:40:24 01/04/21
A Deputy responded to a report of trespassing in Friday Harbor. Evidence photos & a written statement were gathered from the caller. Deputies were unable to locate the subject who is believed to be off island. A report was made & a probable cause statement forwarded to the Prosecutor’s Office.

21-000105 Threats20:01:28 01/04/21
A Lopez Deputy responded to a threats call. Upon investigation, one man aggressively yelled at another inside of a Lopez business. The yelling was rude and insulting, but not criminal. The two men sent each other follow-up emails to gain understanding on why the conflict transpired.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2021
21-000108 Litter/Pollution/Public Health 08:23:23 01/05/21
Deputy on Orcas responded to a littering call at an Eastsound business. Locks were cut on a dumpster and the locking bar stolen.No suspects at this time.A report and photographs were taken.

21-000112 Accident-NonInj10:52:34 01/05/21
A Deputy responded to a report of a minor vehicle collision with no injuries in Friday Harbor. Information was exchanged, a collision report was completed, and the collision report was forwarded to Washington state Patrol.

21-000113 Communications Problem 10:54:26 01/05/21
A welfare check was conducted on a female after information was shared from another agency that she indicated she didn’t feel safe.Recourses were provided to the female and at this point, she didn’t request further assistance.

21-000125 Citizen Assist 16:48:02 01/05/21
An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched to a harassment complaint. A report was taken.