Sheriff’s Report | February 25 – March 3, 2026

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

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25
26-001139 Weapon Safekeeping 10:19:00 02/25/26
A Lopez Deputy took in a firearm for safekeeping at the reques tof a Lopez citizen.

26-001141 Accident-HitRun 11:23:34 02/25/26
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to an accident hit and run incident in Eastsound. The Deputy learned that the driver was not aware they caused damage to the property and the driver immediately contacted the property owner to pay for damages they created. The incident was documented.

26-001142 Accident-NonInj 11:49:27 02/25/26
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a disabled vehicle on Orcas Rd. The Deputy learned that the motor vehicle was a work van loaded with equipment. The vehicle’s tires rode on the shoulder that was wet and pulled the van into the ditch. The vehicle was winched out and the incident was documented.

26-001143 Citizen Dispute 12:20:11 02/25/26
A Lopez Deputy responded to a report of a daughter-in-law making rude hand gestures to her mother-in-law.

26-001150 Fraud 16:54:36 02/25/26
A local non-profit organization reported a financial loss due to electronic banking fraud. An investigation is ongoing.

26-001156 Accident-Injury, Traffic 17:50:07 02/25/26
Orcas Island Deputies along with Orcas Island Fire and Rescue responded to a vehicle collision near the Killebrew Lake area. The driver was suspected of driving under the influence and flown off island for medical treatment.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26
26-001160 Controlled Substance Problem 13:02:27 02/26/26
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a drug incident in the Eastsound area. The Deputy learned that a person was smoking cannabis in public. The Sheriff’s Office would like to remind you that smoking cannabis in public is illegal.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27
26-001170 Domestic Dispute or Assault 00:40:18 02/27/26
Deputies on Orcas Island responded to a possible domestic dispute. No crime was committed. An informational report was completed.

26-001171 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 06:00:00 02/27/26
A San Juan Deputy was contacted by a person who suspected they were the target of unwanted surveillance. No devices were located, and the person was advised of ways to ensure their privacy.

26-001173 Accident-HitRun 08:55:12 02/27/26
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of a Hit and Run collision of an unattended vehicle. The incident was investigated and documented. The information was disseminated to other Deputies who will be on the lookout for the suspect vehicle.

26-001183 Domestic Dispute or Assault 15:11:35 02/27/26
San Juan Deputies responded to a report of a domestic incident. Investigation revealed that a verbal argument occurred, and no crime was reported. The parties separated for the evening and a report was generated.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28
26-001196 Citizen Assist 12:17:11 02/28/26
A Lopez Deputy completed a report documenting the reporting person’s belief that their phone was remotely tampered with.

26-001198 Parking Problem 14:51:26 02/28/26
Two vehicles parked in the lane of travel on Ferry Road on Lopez were issued parking infractions.

26-001201 Accident-Injury, Traffic 16:10:22 02/28/26
Orcas Island Deputies and Orcas Island Fire and Rescue responded to a motor vehicle collision near the 2000 block of Point Lawrence Rd. No one was injured and the vehicle was towed from the scene. The incident was documented.

MONDAY, MARCH 2
26-001228 Unwanted Person 06:13:01 03/02/26
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to an unwanted person call. The reporting party reported that he noticed a man he didn’t know sitting on his porch. The man was identified and issued a trespass warning letter. He will be subject to arrest if he returns.

26-001232 Citizen Dispute 09:06:32 03/02/26
A Lopez resident called about a dispute they are having with a local food related business. The issue is currently a civil matter.

26-001233 Citizen Assist 09:40:03 03/02/26
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a citizen assist call. A local resident wished to surrender an old shotgun. It was checked into evidence for disposal.

26-001234 Civil Problem 10:29:33 03/02/26
A Lopez resident called about problem tenants and was referred to the Civil office to start the eviction process.

26-001235 Domestic Dispute or Assault 11:00:57 03/02/26
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a domestic violence call. It was determined that it was verbal in nature only. The person visiting the island was given a courtesy ride to the Anacortes ferry. Domestic violence resources were given to the other party.

TUESDAY, MARCH 3
26-001245 Agency Assistance 10:28:36 03/03/26
A Lopez Island Deputy was dispatched to an Agency Assist. The incident was documented.

26-001251 Citizen Assist 13:14:04 03/03/26
A Lopez Island Deputy was contacted regarding drug activity in the Lopez Village. The incident was documented.

26-001255 Citizen Assist 14:07:32 03/03/26
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a citizen assist call pertaining to public records requests and concern character defamation. A report was made.