Sheriff’s Report | February 18 – 24, 2026

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

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18
26-000987 Accident-Injury, Traffic 06:30:38 02/18/26
An Orcas Island Deputy along with Orcas Island Fire and Rescue responded to a motorcycle collision on Orcas Rd. The Deputy learned that the motorcycle collided into a deer. The rider was flown off island to a hospital and the incident was documented.

26-001000 Found Property 13:30:54 02/18/26
An San Juan Island a member of the public turned in a found drivers license. 

26-001006 Found Property 15:01:42 02/18/26
A San Juan Island Deputy received lost property turned in by a local citizen. The ring was checked into evidence.

26-001013 Accident-Injury, Traffic 18:06:38 02/18/26
San Juan Island Deputies responded to a reported injury accident on Pear Point Rd. It was determined that there was no injury or impairment. The driver was “reaching for cheese to feed a fox” she saw there a year ago. Multiple infractions were issued including no registration and no insurance.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19
26-001026 Medical BLS 12:02:36 02/19/26
A Lopez Island Deputy and Lopez Island Fire & EMS were dispatched to a Medical BLS Call. The incident was documented.

26-001027 Fraud 14:06:41 02/19/26
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a report of fraud. The Deputy contacted the involved party and discovered no loss detected. An informational report was generated.

26-001029 Agency Assistance 14:51:52 02/19/26
A Lopez Island Deputy was dispatched to an Agency Assist. The incident was documented.

26-001032 Domestic Dispute or Assault 16:21:30 02/19/26
Orcas Island Deputies responded to a domestic incident in the Eastsound area. The Deputies learned that it was a civil matter, no crime was committed, and resources were provided for both parties. The incident was documented.

26-001034 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 17:45:52 02/19/26
Lopez Island Deputies were dispatched to a Suspicious. The incident was documented.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20
26-001039 Welfare Check 02:45:26 02/20/26
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a report of a welfare check. The involved party was contacted, and it was determined that everyone was safe. The incident was documented.

26-001043 Agency Assistance 09:27:44 02/20/26
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to an agency needing assistance in the Eastsound area. The Deputy learned that no crime was committed and documented the incident.

26-001045 Citizen Assist 10:14:50 02/20/26
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a citizen needing assistance with a possible stolen tractor from Tacoma, WA. The Deputy learned that this incident may be civil matter, or the crime was committed in the jurisdiction of Pierce County. The incident was documented.

26-001049 Alcohol Offense 17:38:55 02/20/26
A San Juan Deputy contacted an individual to issue a trespass warning letter. The individual was found to be violating court conditions of release which prohibited possession of alcohol. Multiple beverages were confiscated and the incident was documented for their probation officer.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21
26-001062 Domestic Dispute or Assault 12:38:23 02/21/26
San Juan Deputies responded to a report of a domestic incident. The suspect had fled the area prior to arrival. Probable Cause was developed, and the suspect was located a short time later. They were booked into jail for Assault 4 – DV and Indecent Exposure – DV.

26-001064 Traffic Hazard 16:26:22 02/21/26
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a traffic hazard in the Dolphin Bay area. The Deputy observed a vehicle abandoned on the roadway. The vehicle was tagged as an abandoned vehicle and later towed from the roadway. The incident was documented.

26-001073 Domestic Dispute or Assault 22:51:12 02/21/26
Deputies on Orcas Island responded to a report of domestic violence. An adult male was taken into custody and booked into the San Juan County Jail for Assault in the 4th degree – DV. A report was completed.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22
26-001077 Domestic Dispute or Assault 07:54:14 02/22/26
Deputies on Orcas Island responded to a reported domestic dispute. One of the involved was arrested for assault in the fourth degree – domestic violence.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23
26-001101 Medical BLS 16:46:28 02/23/26
EMS was dispatched to a medical incident at the Jail. A patient was transported to PIMC, treated, and transported back to the jail without incident.

26-001103 Animal at Large 18:15:27 02/23/26
Lopez Island Deputies were dispatched to a report of a cow trespassing and committing unauthorized lawn maintenance. The owner was contacted, and the cow was bribed into returning home.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24
26-001112 Trespassing 10:22:50 02/24/26
A Lopez Island Deputy was dispatched to a report of trespassing at a local business. An individual who had been previously trespassed from the property returned this morning. The individual was contacted, and a report was taken.

26-001121 Citizen Assist 15:08:08 02/24/26
A San Juan Island Deputy responded to a citizens assist call regarding an abandoned vehicle. A plan is in the works to remove it and a timeline is in place.

26-001126 Traffic Hazard 16:49:18 02/24/26
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a disabled vehicle. The driver was issued a notice of infraction for fail to initially register, and no proof of insurance. The vehicle was impounded.

26-001132 Welfare Check 18:31:28 02/24/26
San Juan Island Deputies responded to a welfare check. The man left on the ferry before Deputies could contact him. However, a Deputy boarded the ferry when it stopped at Lopez Island to assess the man’s safety. Nothing was noted that would justify detaining him and he continued to Anacortes.