Sheriff’s Report | December 3 – 9, 2025

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

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3
25-008249 Domestic Dispute or Assault 08:48:04 12/03/25
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a domestic incident in the Eastsound area. The Deputy learned that this incident was related to a previous incident which had been investigated and documented.

25-008251 Accident-HitRun 09:16:38 12/03/25
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to an accident hit and run near the Raccoon Point area. The Deputy authored a report for the victim’s insurance company. The Sheriff’s Office is looking for the suspected vehicle and if you have information contact the Sheriff’s Office.

25-008261 Accident-NonInj 14:35:41 12/03/25
Deputies responded to a report of an accident in Friday Harbor. Deputies contacted the involved drivers. An infraction was issued to the at-fault driver.

25-008274 Welfare Check 20:23:39 12/03/25
Deputies in Friday Harbor were dispatched to a welfare check. Deputies contacted the individual at their residence. Later Deputies were again dispatched to that area to find the individual walking in the street. The individual was taken into protective custody for danger to self and others.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4
25-008281 Fraud 11:20:46 12/04/25
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a fraud incident in the Eastsound area. The impersonator claimed to be a member of a cartel and threatened to murder the victim and their family if the victim did not pay them money. The savvy citizen contacted the police before paying the impersonator.

25-008287 Trespassing 16:31:30 12/04/25
Orcas Island Deputies responded to a local address for a report of trespassing. A man who had already been served a trespass warning letter for the address in question had been observed at the address again. The Deputies searched unsuccessfully that same day but a warrant has been issued.

25-008289 Mental Health 22:09:34 12/04/25
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a mental incident near Eastsound. The Deputy learned that the subject was crying out for help. The deputy contacted a mental health provider, and the subject agreed to follow-up with the designated crisis responder for continued support.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5
25-008292 Fraud 09:07:16 12/05/25
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a fraud incident in the Eastsound area. The Deputy learned that fraudulent charges were made on the victim’s credit card. While in the holiday season please monitor your credit card and bank accounts to detect fraudulent active early.

25-008293 Fraud 11:29:18 12/05/25
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a fraud incident in the Deer Harbor area. The Deputy learned that there was no financial loss, and that the reporting party only wanted the incident documented.

25-008294 Fraud 12:27:34 12/05/25
Orcas Island Deputies responded to a report of a falsely promised free TV. There was no financial loss. A report was taken.

25-008299 Trespassing 14:39:15 12/05/25
Orcas Island Deputies responded to a local business address for a report of trespassing. Despite being formally trespassed recently from the same address, a local resident returned to the building. She was placed under arrest and taken to the county jail in Friday Harbor.

25-008304 Wanted Person 18:24:11 12/05/25
Deputies in Friday Harbor observed someone with an active warrant for their arrest. The individual was arrested without incident.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6
25-008311 Citizen Assist 09:22:26 12/06/25
Firearms were turned over to a Lopez Deputy for destruction.

25-008318 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 14:12:22 12/06/25
Orcas Island Deputies responded to a call for suspicious activity. Two men were spotted working with shovels along Olga Rd doing some digging. As it turns out, the men were simply replacing a pre-existing roadside sign for a business. A report was made.

25-008319 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 14:33:15 12/06/25
A Lopez resident reported suspicious activity on their south end farm.

25-008321 Welfare Check 14:56:57 12/06/25
Orcas Island Deputies responded to a local address for a welfare check. The person was found in good health. A report was made.

25-008329 Vicious Animal 17:21:20 12/06/25
Orcas Island Deputies responded to a call in the Obstruction Pass involving an unleashed dog attacking chickens. The subject dog and its owner have not yet been identified. A report was made. The matter is under investigation.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7
25-008344 Mental Health 20:14:09 12/07/25
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of a mental health crisis which lead to a suicide attempt. The individual was taken into protective custody and transported to the ER at PIMC in Friday Harbor.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 8
25-008353 Sick or Injured Animal 11:06:06 12/08/25
Deputy on Orcas Island was dispatched for a report of a car vs dog collision. A report was taken.

25-008357 Citizen Dispute 12:37:57 12/08/25
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a citizen dispute at the ferry landing. The dispute was resolved civilly.

25-008359 Fraud 12:47:22 12/08/25
A Deputy on Orcas Island was dispatched to a reported identity theft. A report was taken.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9
25-008371 Accident-NonInj 11:12:16 12/09/25
Lopez Island Deputies were dispatched to an Accident-Noninjury 3400 Block of Fisherman Bay Rd. The incident was documented.

25-008381 Welfare Check 19:05:30 12/09/25
A Deputy on Orcas Island performed a welfare check. The subject of the welfare check was referred to the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT).