Sheriff’s Report | December 29, 2021 – January 4, 2022

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

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29
21-010986 Accident-NonInj 10:32:42 12/29/21
A San Juan Deputy responded to a 2-car, non-injury, reportable collision in Friday Harbor. Investigation revealed it was caused by icy conditions. Information was exchanged and a collision report was generated.

21-010987 Welfare Check 12:16:54 12/29/21
An Orcas Island Deputy conducted a welfare check on the 60 block of Rosehip Rd. The subject in question was contacted and an incident report was authored.

21-010994 Parking Problem 15:45:06 12/29/21
A Lopez Island Deputy ticketed a vehicle parked on the snow covered road in front of a No Parking sign near Agate Beach Park.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30
21-011001 Accident-NonInj 05:05:16 12/30/21 
A Lopez Deputy responded to a driver who slid into a ditch. A friend of the driver was able to assist in getting the vehicle back on the road. The vehicle was undamaged and the driver uninjured.

21-011006 Welfare Check 09:07:37 12/30/21 
An Orcas Island Deputy conducted a welfare check of a subject on Rosehip Rd. The subject was offered services and assistance but declined any
assistance. An incident report was authored.

21-011007 Harassment 09:09:38 12/30/21
A San Juan Deputy took a report of harassment. The caller did not wish to pursue criminal charges, but did wish to petition for a no contact order. The caller was assisted with the process.

21-011010 Information Report 09:54:13 12/30/21
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a disturbance call on the 800 block of Discovery Way. All parties were contacted, and it was determined no crime was committed. An incident report was authored.

21-011012 Fraud 10:43:20 12/30/21
A Deputy responded to a walk-in report of a Fraud. The complainant reported that he received a text from a number claiming to be a Wells Fargo Fraud alert. The caller was defrauded out of $1000 and is working with his bank to get refunded. No suspects or workable leads at this time. report made.

21-011021 Prowler 14:47:16 12/30/21
Deputies responded to a report of a Prowler in Friday Harbor. One male was arrested for Attempted Criminal Trespass in the First Degree for trying to enter the callers residence and several other charges under another incident. The male was booked into jail and report completed.

21-011022 Traffic Violation 15:15:07 12/30/21
A San Juan Deputy stopped a vehicle for driving recklessly. The driver was arrested and booked for DUI, reckless driving, three counts of intimidating a public servant, possession of controlled substance with intent to deliver and possession of controlled substance by a prisoner.

21-011025 Citizen Assist 16:06:20 12/30/21
Lopez Island visitor attempted to drive a Tesla through the unmaintained parts of Lopez Sound Road during a snow storm. The vehicle became stuck. A friendly local attempted to help pull the Tesla with their truck, but the truck slipped into a ditch on the way to help. The situation is ongoing.

21-011028 Citizen Assist 18:24:32 12/30/21
A Lopez Deputy assisted an elderly resident with a weather related issue.

21-011030 DUI 20:50:51 12/30/21
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of an intoxicated driver that crashed into mailboxes then into a ditch. The suspect was contacted, but due to no DRE in the county PC was not established for DUI. Charges for Negligent Driving 1st were forwarded to the PA’s Office.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31
21-011033 Vehicle Theft 09:19:08 12/31/21
An Orcas Island Deputy investigated a stolen vehicle report. The vehicle was located, and a suspect taken into custody. Further investigation revealed the suspect had also burglarized a home on Merrymac Ln. Property was recovered and the suspect booked into jail.

21-011042 Accident-NonInj 13:19:07 12/31/21
A Lopez Deputy responded to multiple traffic hazard / vehicle related incidents.

21-011047 Civil Problem 14:37:28 12/31/21
A Lopez resident contacted a Deputy regarding a landlord / tenant issue. They were referred to the civil office.

21-011049 Overdose 16:07:26 12/31/21
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of an overdose. The incident was documented.

21-011053 Found Property 18:19:32 12/31/21
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of found property. The property was entered into the Sheriff’s Office evidence system.

21-011054 Welfare Check 19:38:02 12/31/21
Deputies on Orcas Island responded to a welfare check in the village of Eastsound. The person was located and stated that they did not want or need assistance.

21-011056 Domestic Dispute or Assault 20:01:04 12/31/21
Deputies on Orcas Island responded to a domestic incident. The parties were separated upon arrival. A report was made.

21-011062 Noise Complaint /not dogs 23:50:03 12/31/21
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of fireworks. A subject was contacted and became argumentative about lighting fireworks. The subject talked themselves into receiving an infraction for violating county ordinance.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 1
22-000002 Missing Person 00:57:36 01/01/22
Lopez Deputies responded to a missing person call. After a brief search, the person was located. The person, an elderly Lopez citizen, had fallen outside in the freezing weather conditions. Medical aid was administered by Lopez EMS, but the person passed away.

22-000004 Accident-HitRun 10:33:19 01/01/22
A Deputy was dispatched to a Hit and Run in the Friday Harbor area. A parked vehicle was struck sometime in the past three days. No other information at this time. Report taken.

22-000005 Accident-NonInj 10:56:54 01/01/22
A Lopez Island Deputy responded to a report of a vehicle that had slid off the icy road. The vehicle was stuck in the ditch but undamaged. No one as hurt. A passing motorist pulled the vehicle out of the ditch. No further
action necessary.

22-000010 Fire Alarm 14:21:01 01/01/22
Assist FD with fire alarm at school.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 2
22-000018 Domestic Dispute or Assault 09:43:33 01/02/22
Deputies on Orcas Island responded to a domestic violence incident. The parties were contacted, an investigation was completed and one individual was arrested for Assault in the fourth degree- domestic violence.

22-000023 Trespassing 10:58:25 01/02/22 
A San Juan Deputy was dispatched to a trespassing complaint at the Roche Harbor Resort. The incident was investigated and documented.

22-000028 Traffic Hazard 15:34:50 01/02/22 
A Lopez Island Deputy came upon a downed tree, partially blocking Mud Bay Rd. The tree was removed from the road. Within an hour three more trees came down at that location, requiring a public works crew response to clear the hazard from the road.

MONDAY, JANUARY 3
22-000035 Accident-Injury, Traffic 05:32:07 01/03/22
Deputies on San Juan Island responded to a fatal single vehicle collision. The presumed driver, a 42 year old San Juan Island woman was ejected from the vehicle and died.

22-000037 Traffic Hazard 07:54:05 01/03/22
A Lopez Island Deputy was sent to check on a traffic hazard. A tree had fallen blocking the entire road. The tree was removed by a public works crew. No further action was necessary.

22-000039 Assault – Body Force 08:26:43 01/03/22
Two San Juan Island citizens had a verbal dispute over a traffic situation. San Juan Deputies spoke with both parties and determined no crime had been committed. A report was taken.

22-000041 Malicious Mischief 09:17:03 01/03/22
A Lopez Island resident reported damage to the shoulder and ditch along a private lane. The damage was a result of an unknown vehicle getting stuck in the ditch during recent snow events and efforts to free the vehicle from the ditch. No indication of any criminal intent.

22-000044 Found Property 09:59:17 01/03/22
A San Juan Island citizen reported finding a lost birth certificate and several other important legal documents. The Deputy assisted in finding the owner and returned the documents.

22-000047 Burglary,NonRes 11:16:16 01/03/22
A Deputy on Orcas responded to a burglary call at an Eastsound business. A report was taken and there are no suspect at this time.

22-000048 Animal at Large 12:12:56 01/03/22
A San Juan Island citizen called to report a dog on a leash outside a business. The citizen was concerned for the dog’s safety considering the weather conditions. By the time the Deputy checked, the dog’s owner had already taken it inside.

22-000050 Burglary,NonRes 13:44:47 01/03/22
Deputies on Orcas Island responded to a non-residential burglary in the 100 block of North Beach Rd. An investigation was conducted and a report was taken. There are no suspects at this time.

22-000053 Animal at Large 15:15:38 01/03/22
A Lopez Island Deputy was called to the school about a dog that had come into the building and was disrupting end of school day activities. The dog was taken home and the owner ticketed for dog at large.

22-000061 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 18:57:57 01/03/22
A Deputy responded to a Lopez Island residence on 01/03/2022 for a suspicious circumstance complaint. A report was completed.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 4
22-000067 Accident-NonInj 08:26:15 01/04/22
A Deputy responded to an unknown injury accident on the 1100 block of West Valley Rd. A vehicle crashed into a ditch due to ice on the roadway. No injuries were sustained by the driver. A report was authored.

22-000069 Accident-Injury, Traffic 09:11:07 01/04/22
Deputies on Orcas responded to an accident with injury on Orcas Road. Orcas Fire and EMS flew one person off island and the other two involved in the accident were checked out and cleared. A report was taken after the investigation was completed.

22-000074 Accident-NonInj 10:17:05 01/04/22
A Lopez Island Deputy was called to a non injury motor vehicle crash involving a vehicle that had lost control on black ice and slid off the road. The driver was ticketed for not having a drivers license and driving with wheels off road. The vehicle was pulled out of the ditch and removed.

22-000075 Agency Assistance 10:19:09 01/04/22

Lopez Island Deputies were asked to assist an out of state law enforcement agency with an investigative contact. Contact was made and forwarded to the requesting agency. A report was taken.

22-000082 Fraud 13:33:37 01/04/22
A Deputy on Orcas was contacted about a fraud call. A report was taken.

22-000087 Citizen Assist 14:56:18 01/04/22
A Lopez Deputy assisted a citizen in completing out of state vehicle sale paperwork.