Sheriff’s Report | January 17 – 23, 2024

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

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17
24-000334 Traffic Violation 10:31:13 01/17/24
A traffic stop on San Juan Island was made on a car with 4 juveniles. 2 of the juveniles in the back seats were hanging out the windows of the car and the car started to slide sideways on the road. The driver was given an infraction for Negligent Driving 2nd.

24-000335 Welfare Check 10:54:35 01/17/24
A Lopez Island Deputy was dispatched to a Welfare Check. The Designated Crisis Responders were contacted, and the incident was documented.

24-000337 Accident-NonInj 12:45:58 01/17/24
A Deputy on Orcas responded to an accident with no injury near the ferry landing. An informational report was taken.

24-000339 Citizen Assist 12:56:02 01/17/24
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a citizen assist. The Deputy completed an informational report.

24-000341 Traffic Hazard 17:18:21 01/17/24
A Lopez Deputy responded to a reported hay bale blocking traffic. The bale was moved to the side of the road.

24-000342 Traffic Hazard 17:42:21 01/17/24
A Lopez Deputy responded to a report of a giant ice ball blocking traffic. The Deputy discovered that the caller was referring to a recently moved hay bale, which was wrapped in white plastic. The road was unobstructed.

24-000344 Accident-NonInj 18:13:34 01/17/24
A Deputy took a report of a vehicle off the roadway on Orcas Road. It was discovered that the vehicle went off the roadway in the snowy conditions and damaged a fence. Information from the parties was gathered and shared with the property owner.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 18
24-000349 Area Check 00:24:28 01/18/24
A Deputy on Orcas Island observed a vehicle pulling two kayaks on the hard packed snow and iced public roadway near Eastsound. It was evident the kayaks were being flung into the oncoming lane of travel, in the dark hours. The driver was cited for reckless endangerment.

24-000351 Mental Health 08:41:33 01/18/24
A Lopez Deputy responded to a mental health call. The Deputy spoke with the subject, and information was relayed to a designated crisis responder.

24-000352 Welfare Check 09:54:08 01/18/24
A Lopez Deputy responded when an individual missed their early morning plumbing appointment. The plumber was concerned that a medical emergency may have occurred. Upon investigation, the individual was found to have slept in and forgotten about their appointment.

24-000362 Theft 12:40:14 01/18/24
A Lopez Deputy responded to a reported mail theft. The incident was documented.

24-000363 Unwanted Person 12:42:25 01/18/24
Eight San Juan County Deputies and Lopez Fire & EMS responded to an individual experiencing a mental health crisis on Lopez Island. The individual was known to possess firearms and had made death threats to his neighbors. He was safely taken into custody and transported to jail.

24-000377 Welfare Check 17:56:03 01/18/24
A Deputy was called to conduct a welfare check on an individual who, according to a family member, sounded unlike himself. Upon the check, the individual was found to need immediate medical attention. Aid was dispatched and the subject was flown to the hospital for treatment.

24-000383 Trespassing 22:41:57 01/18/24
Lopez Island Deputies were dispatched to a residence for a trespassing call. An individual was located, and through the investigation it was determined to be a misunderstanding and the individual was asked to leave. The incident was documented.

FRIDAY, JANUARY. 19
24-000396 Welfare Check 15:52:48 01/19/24
A Deputy received a call regarding checking the welfare of children in a home that the reporting party believed were left alone. A check was conducted and everything was found to be ok.

SATURDAY JANUARY 20
24-000400 Citizen Assist 10:37:31 01/20/24
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a citizen assist regarding a custody dispute. The incident was documented.

24-000411 Theft 19:10:04 01/20/24
A citizen called in to report a concern of a possible stolen bicycle on Orcas Island. It is unconfirmed if the bicycle was stolen or just moved from the spot the reporting party had it. He was advised to call in after he knew if the bicycle was stolen or lost.

24-000412 Welfare Check 20:08:18 01/20/24
A Deputy took a report of a suspicious circumstance due to an intoxicated person near Eastsound. The person was contacted and information was gathered. No information suggested a criminal occurrence, however a probation violation was discovered.

24-000414 CPR ALS 22:07:27 01/20/24
Lopez Island Fire & EMS & a Lopez Island Deputy were dispatched to an Unconscious Unresponsive call turned into a death investigation. The scene was investigated, and the death appeared to be of natural causes. Evan’s Funeral Home was contacted, and the incident was documented.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 21
24-000415 Trouble Unknown 05:42:02 01/21/24
Deputies responded to a trouble unknown call. It was determined that an individual was concerned about others that lived around him. After contact, it was determined that no further assistance was available and parties agreed to stay separated.

24-000416 Domestic Dispute or Assault 09:47:03 01/21/24
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a domestic dispute. The Deputy determined no crime had been committed. An informational report was authored.

24-000417 Vicious Animal 09:53:32 01/21/24
A Deputy on Orcas responded to an animal bite near the ferry landing. After an investigation was completed, a report was written. The attacking dog was put down by the owner. There are no known injures to the other dog.

24-000420 Domestic Dispute or Assault 12:40:18 01/21/24
A Deputy was dispatched to a Domestic in the Friday Harbor area. The Deputy arrived and contacted the people involved. After speaking to those involved, it was determined that no crime had been committed. Informational report taken.

24-000422 Domestic Dispute or Assault 13:39:55 01/21/24
A Deputy was dispatched to a Domestic in the Friday Harbor area. The Deputy arrived on scene and contacted the person calling. The person declined to provide information and there was no signs of a crime at the time. Report taken.

24-000428 Civil Problem 17:50:42 01/21/24
A Deputy on Orcas responded to a civil call in Eastsound. After an investigation was completed an informational report was taken.

MONDAY, JANUARY 22
24-000438 Malicious Mischief 09:33:47 01/22/24
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a report of vandalism to County Property. An investigation commenced.

24-000444 Trouble Unknown 11:03:31 01/22/24
Deputies responded to a trouble unknown in the area of Roche Harbor Road and Halvorson Road. An investigation into a landlord tenant issue is being conducted as well as a possible assault.

24-000455 Domestic Dispute or Assault 19:33:42 01/22/24
Deputies on San Juan Island responded to a domestic incident. A protection order that had been granted by a judge earlier in the day was also served during the incident. A report was completed.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 23
24-000466 Trespassing 12:39:26 01/23/24
A Deputy on Orcas Island took a trespassing complaint. A trespass warning letter was generated.