Sheriff’s Report | January 14 – 20, 2026

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

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14
26-000265 Welfare Check 08:54:53 01/14/26
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a welfare check near the downtown Eastsound area. The Deputy learned that the subject was a local male with a mental health disorder. The Deputy attempted to help the male who subsequently ran away yelling. The incident was documented.

26-000266 Civil Problem 09:31:29 01/14/26
A Lopez Deputy responded to a report of missing oyster bags from the beach.

26-000267 Unwanted Person 09:48:35 01/14/26
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to an unwanted person near the downtown Eastsound area. The Deputy learned that the subject was dealing with a mental health disorder and scared the store employees. The subject was subsequently trespassed from the property.

26-000269 Fraud 10:21:18 01/14/26
A Lopez Deputy responded a report of an online fraudster attempting to impersonate a property owner and list a property as “for sale”. The property owner and local real estate companies were alerted.

26-000270 Agency Assistance 10:35:12 01/14/26
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to an agency needing assistance with locating a wanted fugitive possibly in the San Juan Islands. Based on the intelligence provided the Deputy did not locate the wanted fugitive. The incident was documented.

26-000273 Welfare Check 10:53:28 01/14/26
An elderly individual experiencing cognitive issues walked away from their home on a cold day wearing only pajamas. They were quickly located at a neighbors house.

26-000279 Accident-HitRun 13:04:07 01/14/26
A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a hit and run. The victim reported that their parked car was hit. Currently there are no suspects.

26-000286 Threats 16:14:43 01/14/26
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a threats incident near West Sound. The Deputy learned that the incident was a civil matter and provided resources to the reporting party. The incident was documented.

26-000292 Citizen Assist 19:32:01 01/14/26
Deputies on Orcas Island were dispatched to a citizen assist. While contacting the reporting party, Deputies noticed an individual with outstanding warrant. The individual was arrested and transported to jail.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 15
26-000295 Domestic Dispute or Assault 08:03:00 01/15/26
A Deputy on San Juan Island received a report of a domestic. This report is for information only.

26-000296 Wanted Person 09:11:40 01/15/26
An Orcas Island Deputy with the assistance of a community member apprehended a wanted fugitive in Eastsound. The fugitive resisted arrest, and a courageous citizen helped the Deputy place the fugitive in custody. The fugitive received additional charges and subsequently booked into jail.

26-000303 Found Property 14:06:15 01/15/26
San Juan County Sheriff’s Office took possession of found property. A power tool and a hand tool were turned in. The owner was not identified. The items were taken into evidence.

26-000304 Civil Problem 14:59:27 01/15/26
San Juan County Deputies executed a court-ordered eviction of a local resident. The resident refused to cooperate and the Deputies were forced to arrest the resident for trespassing 2nd degree and obstruction of law enforcement to remove him from the property.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 16
26-000316 Citizen Assist 13:40:48 01/16/26
Lopez Deputies were notified of a child custody situation, which was determined to currently be a civil matter. Both parties will need to work with the courts.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 17
26-000339 Unwanted Person 14:09:09 01/17/26
Orcas Island Deputies responded to an unwanted person in the Rosario area. The Deputies learned of a wanted fugitive hiding in the foothills of Moran State Park. The Deputies apprehended the wanted fugitive and subsequently the fugitive was taken into custody.

26-000340 Found Property 14:24:53 01/17/26
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a found property report. The item was logged into the evidence room.

26-000342 Theft 14:54:12 01/17/26
San Juan Island Deputies responded to a local business for a report of theft that occurred on 1/16/2026. A local resident was arrested for Theft 3rd Degree and Minor in Possession of Alcohol.

26-000341 Animal Bite 15:00:50 01/17/26
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a dog bite complaint. The dog and owner were not identified. A report was authored and forwarded to the San Juan County Health Department.

26-000347 Accident-NonInj 17:13:21 01/17/26
Orcas Island Deputies and Orcas Island Fire and Rescue responded to a single vehicle collision on Mt. Constitution Rd. The vehicle was on its side and no one operating the vehicle was found. The vehicle was taken for evidence and the incident was documented.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 18
26-000354 Accident-NonInj 10:01:18 01/18/26
A Lopez Deputy responded to a non-reportable collision. Information was exchanged, no report.

26-000356 Welfare Check 11:45:47 01/18/26
A Lopez resident requested a welfare check. The request was declined as the situation is civil in nature, and a law enforcement response would not be appropriate.

26-000360 Welfare Check 14:18:28 01/18/26
A Lopez resident called regarding mental health challenges with a family member. They were referred to Compass Health as the proper responding agency.

26-000366 Welfare Check 19:13:51 01/18/26
A Lopez Deputy was sent to a welfare check. A report was completed.

26-000367 Civil Problem 20:33:58 01/18/26
A Deputy on San Juan Island received a report of a domestic. This report is for information only.

26-000368 Accident-Injury, Traffic 21:22:00 01/18/26
Lopez EMS and a Deputy responded to a minor single vehicle collision.

MONDAY, JANUARY 19
26-000377 Found Property 13:29:57 01/19/26
A found black wallet was turned into the Sheriff’s Office and booked into the property and evidence room.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 20
26-000400 Traffic Hazard 21:25:51 01/20/26
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a blocking disabled vehicle. The vehicle was moved safely off the roadway. The driver was issued a notice of infraction for no valid operator’s license.