Sheriff’s Report | February 22 – 28, 2023

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

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22
23-001215 Boating Problem 07:07:10 02/22/23
A Lopez Deputy responded to a report of a submerged tugboat near the Lopez ferry terminal. The Coast Guard coordinated with a contractor to have the boat safely removed.

23-001216 Domestic Dispute or Assault 08:55:55 02/22/23
A report of a domestic dispute on San Juan Island resulted in a verbal only confrontation. An investigation showed no assault had occurred.

23-001217 Citizen Dispute 10:18:48 02/22/23
An Orcas Deputy responded to a report of citizen dispute. An investigation was conducted and a report written.

23-001218 Trespassing 11:21:44 02/22/23
An Orcas Deputy contacted a local business that requested a former employee to be trespassed from. Attempts are being made to locate that former employee and issue him a trespass warning letter.

23-001219 Trouble Unknown 13:38:41 02/22/23
Deputies responded to a reported Domestic Disturbance. After arriving and investigating the incident, the incident was deemed to be verbal in nature an no crimes were committed. The incident was documented.

23-001222 Fraud 15:07:01 02/22/23
A resident of Shaw Island, located in San Juan County, WA reported that he was defrauded by an unknown person.

23-001223 Vicious Animal 15:51:02 02/22/23
A Lopez Island Deputy responded to an animal problem call. Both parties were contacted, and an informational report was completed.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23
23-001235 Agency Assistance 10:46:10 02/23/23
A Deputy was dispatched to an Agency Assist in the San Juan Island area. The Deputy checked on a person for the agency. The person stated that there were no issues. Report taken.

23-001240 Fraud 11:39:47 02/23/23
A San Juan Deputy took a report of an attempted incident of fraud. A person representing themselves as a property owner attempted to sell a piece of land. Involved brokers noted the parcel had been listed and removed it from the MLS. No loss was incurred and the suspects identity was not discovered.

23-001244 Accident-HitRun 11:56:32 02/23/23
An Orcas Deputy responded to a report of a hit & run traffic collision in Eastsound. An investigation was started and report written.

23-001246 Agency Assistance 12:55:17 02/23/23
A Deputy was dispatched to an Agency Assist in the Friday Harbor area. An agency made a request to escort a client to a safe location. The Deputy made contact and escorted the person to a safe location. Report taken.

23-001251 Animal at Large 14:11:16 02/23/23
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of three large dogs in the 6400 block of Roche Harbor Rd. The Deputy caught the dog with the help of nearby drivers and loaded them into their vehicle.

23-001262 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 17:27:25 02/23/23
A Lopez Deputy responded to a suspicious call. A vehicle was seen repeatedly driving slowly past a residence. The driver was identified and a report was taken.

23-001265 Medical Emergency 20:05:57 02/23/23
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of an overdose. The victim was transported by EMS and was flown off island for further treatment.

23-001270 Medical ALS 23:28:11 02/23/23
A Deputy took a report of an unconscious person who appeared to have vomited on a walkway. The Deputy arrived and discovered the person was intoxicated. The person was safely escorted home.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24
23-001277 Abandoned Vehicle 12:19:21 02/24/23
A Deputy received a Failure to Redeem packet from a local tow company. The registered owner of a vehicle failed to claim the vehicle from impound. The registered owner was issued an infraction for
Littering, Abandoned Vehicle. Report taken.

23-001278 Vicious Animal 12:34:44 02/24/23
A Lopez Deputy responded to a dog at large complaint. A warning letter was issued, along with an agency brochure explaining the county animal ordinances. Other veterinary care resources were suggested.

23-001279 Accident-HitRun 12:55:28 02/24/23
A Lopez Deputy responded to a hit and run call. A mailbox on Port Stanley Road was struck by a vehicle during the night. Deputies are working to identify the driver.

23-001283 Death Investigation 15:59:55 02/24/23
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of a death investigation. The death appears to be of natural causes at this time and no foul play is suspected.

23-001285 Trouble Unknown 17:03:24 02/24/23
A Lopez Deputy responded to a 911 hangup call coming from A business. Upon investigation, the shop was closed and there were no people in the area.

23-001288 Theft 18:50:57 02/24/23
An Orcas Deputy took a report of some missing jewelry that may have been stolen. Further follow up is planned.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25
23-001300 Domestic Dispute or Assault 10:31:36 02/25/23
ADeputy was dispatched to a Domestic in the Friday Harbor area. The Deputy arrived and contacted the people involved. After the interview, the incident appeared verbal only. The people separated and a report was taken.

23-001305 Runaway Juvenile 11:26:44 02/25/23
An Orcas Deputy responded to a report of juvenile runaway. The juvenile was contacted. A report was written.

23-001306 Fraud 11:30:14 02/25/23
A San Juan Deputy took a report of fraud that occurred out-of-state. The information was forwarded to the appropriate agency.

23-001309 Malicious Mischief 12:56:20 02/25/23
A Deputy took a report of suspected vandalism on a Deer Harbor resident’s mailbox. A report was taken.

23-001313 Welfare Check 14:32:00 02/25/23
An ex-spouse requested a welfare check on a Lopez resident. The person had moved, whereabouts are unknown.

23-001315 Accident-NonInj 15:11:10 02/25/23
A Deputy was dispatched to a report of a non injury accident. The reporting party stated that they hit a parked car and the other vehicle left before she was able to exchange information.

23-001319 Sick or Injured Animal 16:18:35 02/25/23
A Lopez Deputy responded to a report of an injured deer. Upon investigation, the deer was not injured. Rather, it was cold from a swim in Upright Channel.

23-001320 Found Property 16:26:09 02/25/23
A Deputy on Orcas Island located a lost California Drivers License. The license was secured as property.

23-001321 Found Property 16:56:05 02/25/23
A found cellular phone was placed into safekeeping in the Sheriff’s Office Property Room. No owner information was available.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26
23-001350 Mental Health 15:50:50 02/26/23
A Lopez Deputy documented a contact with a person suffering from mental illness.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27
23-001362 Malicious Mischief 10:11:09 02/27/23
A reporting party on Lopez Island called to report apparent vandalism to a well pump house shared with an adjacent property.

23-001369 False Information to Police 12:13:00 02/27/23
A Lopez Deputy is investigating a case of false reporting.

23-001371 Accident-NonInj 14:39:12 02/27/23
A Deputy on San Juan Island was dispatched to a single vehicle accident. It appears the driver of the vehicle missed a driveway while backing and ended up backing into a ditch and hitting a fence.

23-001385 Domestic Dispute or Assault 21:52:03 02/27/23
Deputies on San Juan Island were dispatched to a domestic incident. One person was arrested for Assault 4th degree DV, Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer, and Malicious Mischief 2nd Degree.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
23-001396 Domestic Dispute or Assault 11:13:06 02/28/23
Deputies responded to a reported domestic in Friday Harbor. After investigation, it was determined to be verbal between mother and son. No arrest was made and a referral to Safe San Juans was made.

23-001397 Court Order Violation 12:32:29 02/28/23
A Lopez Island Deputy was dispatched to an order violation call. The suspect, who does not reside in the county, had been contacting the victim via phone, which was a violation of the court order. A probable cause statement was completed and forwarded to the PA’s office for charging.

23-001407 Juvenile Problem 16:41:19 02/28/23
A Deputy on Orcas responded to a juvenile problem. After contacting all parties involved the situation was resolved.

23-001413 Controlled Substance Problem 19:03:08 02/28/23
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to the PIMC Emergency Room for a report of found drugs. An individual had left their jacket and marijuana in the hospital earlier in the day and did not return. The Deputy submitted the marijuana into evidence for destruction. A report was completed.

23-001414 Trespassing 20:41:13 02/28/23
A Deputy on San Juan Island spoke with a citizen who wished to have an individual trespassed from multiple properties on island. The individual was contacted and served with the trespass warning letter. A report was completed.

23-001415 Runaway Juvenile 21:17:27 02/28/23
A Deputy on Orcas Island was assigned to a runaway juvenile case. The juvenile was located and returned home without incident.

23-001416 Animal Bite 22:10:31 02/28/23
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to PIMC for a report of an animal bite. The individual was bitten by a family members dog, but stated they were okay. The hospital staff had already completed a required form and provided a copy to the Deputy. A report was completed.