Sheriff’s Report | January 11 – 17, 2023

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

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11
23-000207 Burglary – Residential 08:59:43 01/11/23
A Lopez Deputy responded to a residential burglary call. Upon investigation, a door that had previously been held shut by a thin piece of string came detached, and the door swung open during the night. Nothing in the home was missing and there were no signs of entry.

23-000209 Accident-NonInj 12:08:54 01/11/23
An Orcas Deputy responded to a two vehicle non-injury traffic collision in Eastsound. Information was exchanged by the drivers. A report was written.

23-000212 Citizen Assist 13:57:57 01/11/23
A Deputy on San Juan Island took a report of a juvenile found in possession of some suspicious items. A report was completed and forwarded to juvenile services for review.

23-000213 Vicious Animal 14:06:43 01/11/23
A Deputy took a report regarding a dog fight in Eastsound. The reporting parties dog may have been attacked by another two dogs, then immediately went missing. After an extensive search, the two attacking dogs and the victim dog were not located.

23-000216 Trespassing 16:31:25 01/11/23
A Deputy took a report of a trespassing complaint in Eastsound. The owners of the property in question requested a trespass warning letter be issued to the individual.

23-000223 Domestic Dispute or Assault 22:03:59 01/11/23
A Deputy took a report of a domestic disturbance in the area of Eastsound on Orcas Island. After further investigation, it was determined no crimes were committed and the parties had already separated.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 12
23-000225 Domestic Dispute or Assault 07:08:59 01/12/23
A Deputy was dispatched to a Domestic in the San Juan Island area. The Deputy contacted those people involved and obtained statements. There was no independent evidence of a crime. Informational report
taken.

23-000226 Unwanted Person 07:12:33 01/12/23
A Deputy in Friday Harbor took a call of an unwanted person. The Deputy offered some suggestions to resolve the issue.

23-000229 Welfare Check 11:45:10 01/12/23
Orcas Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance in Eastsound. Upon completion of the investigation it was determined one of the involved subjects was not in compliance with a recent release from jail and was arrested.

23-000233 Citizen Assist 14:45:51 01/12/23
A Deputy took a report concerning a series of events by an individual on Blakely Island, that is concerning the Blakely Island Community. The information of the report was documented and steps are being made to determine if any crimes have been committed.

23-000236 Fraud 16:07:54 01/12/23
A Lopez resident report a loss of $250.00 while trying to make a purchase on a Facebook store. A courtesy report was completed.

23-000241 Domestic Dispute or Assault 20:35:38 01/12/23
Deputies were dispatched to the sound of two people arguing loudly at a Friday Harbor residence. Upon investigation it was found to be a verbal disagreement and the parties were separate. No signs of assault.

23-000243 Domestic Dispute or Assault 21:02:22 01/12/23
San Juan County Deputies responded to a report of a domestic disturbance in the evening hours on Orcas Island. It was discovered that two brothers had been in a verbal argument. It was determined that no crimes had occurred at the time of the event. An informational report was completed.

23-000245 Prowler 21:28:30 01/12/23
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of a prowler in Friday Harbor. A man was seen on video surveillance peering into a woman’s apartment approximately 30 minutes prior to the report. The male was not known to the reporting Deputy so the image was circulated to attempt to identify them.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 13
23-000251 Theft 11:33:46 01/13/23
An Orcas woman called to report her trash can had been stolen for a second time. A report was written.

23-000254 Vagrancy 12:29:42 01/13/23
A male in Friday Harbor was causing problems with one of the consignment stores. He was located and trespassed from the property

23-000259 Vicious Animal 14:22:09 01/13/23
A Lopez Deputy responded when two dogs on Shaw Island escaped and entered a neighbor’s chicken coop, killing 26 chickens. The dog owner was issued an infraction and will be responsible for recouping the loss. The dog’s status will be reviewed and restrictions will likely be implemented.

23-000262 Agency Assistance 15:16:12 01/13/23
San Juan Deputies responded to a request to assist Compass Health in taking a mentally ill person into custody. The person fled prior to Deputies’ arrival but was located a short distance later, causing a disturbance. The person was taken to PIMC for a mental health evaluation.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 14
23-000270 Theft 08:48:36 01/14/23
A Deputy on San Juan Island was dispatched to a report of a theft. Video was provided and a suspect was identified. The suspect was then located and arrested for Theft 3rd Degree, Possession of stolen property 3rd Degree and Trespassing 2nd Degree.

23-000271 Vehicle Theft 09:29:34 01/14/23
A Deputy was dispatched to a Vehicle theft in the Friday Harbor area. The Deputy arrived and contacted the people involved. After initial investigation, the incident appears civil but additional follow up
needed.

23-000273 Domestic Dispute or Assault 11:28:15 01/14/23
Deputies on San Juan Island were dispatched to a domestic violence incident. An assault was determined to have occurred and one person was arrested for Assault 4th Degree Domestic Violence.

23-000278 Court Order Violation 14:44:12 01/14/23
An Orcas citizen called about an order violation. A report was written.

23-000285 Citizen Assist 20:04:40 01/14/23
Deputies on San Juan Island responded to a verbal domestic incident. The involved parties separated for the night; and one party will make future arrangements to retrieve their belongings from the residence. A report was completed.

23-000287 Accident-HitRun 21:18:00 01/14/23
Lopez Deputies responded when a vehicle crashed on Center Road causing substantial property damage. The responsible party was located and arrested for hit-and-run, driving under the influence, and driving while license suspended.

23-000288 Noise Complaint /not dogs 21:52:54 01/14/23
Deputies on San Juan Island responded to numerous noise complaints for a quinceañera being thrown at The Fairgrounds. The property was rented and under contract for the specified event. The contract did not specify abiding by county noise ordinance rules or state a specific ending time. Report completed.

23-000289 Domestic Dispute or Assault 22:45:46 01/14/23
Deputies on San Juan Island responded to a domestic incident in Friday Harbor. After an investigation it was determined that no crime had been committed, and one of the involved parties was within their legal boundaries of disciplining their child. Safe San Juans was contacted, a report was completed.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 15
23-000292 Assault – Aggravated 00:36:34 01/15/23
Deputies on San Juan Island responded to an aggravated assault. The intoxicated suspect was located immediately and resisted arrest. It required two Deputies to gain control of him. The suspect was booked into jail for Assault in the 2nd Degree and Resisting Arrest. A report was completed.

23-000296 Medical BLS 10:44:22 01/15/23
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded with EMS to a medical incident in the jail. No crime was committed.

23-000314 Burglary – Residential 19:44:59 01/15/23
Lopez Island Deputies responded to a residential burglary call. An unknown individual forced a locked door into the residence and stole thousands of dollars’ worth of personal belongings. The scene was processed, and the investigation is ongoing.

MONDAY, JANUARY 16
23-000318 Unwanted Person 09:58:01 01/16/23
A Deputy on San Juan Island was dispatched to a report of an unwanted person. The person left the property upon request and was issued a trespass warning letter.

23-000319 Theft 10:44:36 01/16/23
A Deputy on Orcas took a theft call at a local business. The suspect was caught on camera. The case is ongoing till he is identified.

23-000327 Civil Problem 15:38:32 01/16/23
A Deputy on San Juan Island served a court order to a respondent via electronic service, as permitted by the court. A report was completed.

23-000330 Found Property 17:21:08 01/16/23
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a found property call. A citizen found a pair of prescription eyeglasses outside of the Sheriff’s Office. The Deputy took custody of the eyeglasses and stored them into evidence as found property. A report was completed.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 17
23-000335 Found Property 08:09:18 01/17/23
A found bag was turned in to the Sheriff’s Office. The owner was unable to be contacted and the bag was booked into the property room.

23-000347 Threats 16:30:06 01/17/23
A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of possible threats. It was determined that a neighbor was upset about a fence on the reporting parties property.

23-000349 Fraud 17:55:51 01/17/23
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of fraud in Friday Harbor. An individual used fraudulent United States Currency to make a purchase. The currency was kept by an employee and was able to positively identify the suspect. An investigation continues and a report was completed.