Sheriff’s Report | July 13 – 19, 2016

July 13, 2016
16-004854 Animal at Large 10:09:18 07/13/16
A Lopez Island deputy was called regarding a neighbor’s dog creating a nuisance. The dog owner was cited for the dog running at large.

16-004859 Threats 10:52:07 07/13/16
A man reported receiving threatening texts and voice messages from a former co-worker. Several options were offered, and the man wanted a deputy to simply tell the co-worker to stop. A statement was taken and an information report completed.

16-004861 Area Check 12:00:11 07/13/1
A Lopez Island deputy was called to check a vehicle parked on private property. The homeowner observed the vehicle via a web cam, and did not recognize it. An artist was painting a picture on the property. The property owner asked the subject to leave. No further action necessary.

16-004863 Trespassing 12:22:52 07/13/16
A Deputy was dispatched to a report of a Malicious Mischief/Trespassing in Friday Harbor. Upon further investigation it was believed the suspect attempted entry into the garage with negative results. No further Information.

16-004864 Traffic Stop 12:23:11 07/13/16
An Orcas deputy stopped a vehicle for speeding on Orcas Road. The driver was cited for speeding, 53 mph in a 35 mph zone.

16-004866 Found Property 13:16:30 07/13/16
A small purse was found in grass near the Eastsound library. It contained no identification and was turned into the library just in case someone asks about it.

16-004867 Trespassing 13:35:29 07/13/16
A Lopez Island deputy was called to a local church regarding a subject trespassing. The subject was contacted and asked to move along. No further action was necessary.

16-004875 Trespassing 17:32:19 07/13/16
A Deputy in Friday Harbor gave a subject a trespass warning for the Port of Friday Harbor Property. The subject was advised that if he returned he would be arrested for trespass.

16-004882 Civil Problem 19:38:52 07/13/16
Deputies responded to the Sandpiper Apartments to help with a civil stand by. While at the residence a white male was identified inside the apartment and placed in custody for an outstanding warrant out of Skagit County.

16-004884 Accident-Injury, Traffic 21:09:29 07/13/16
A Deputy responded to the 100 block of Airport Road, Lopez Island, for a vehicle in the ditch. The driver said he went into the ditch and got stuck while trying to turn around. There was no evidence of impairment. He was issued a ticket for not having valid plates on his vehicle.

16-004887 Unsecure Premise 23:28:34 07/13/16
Deputy found propped open rear door. Nothing appears to be missing or disturbed inside. The responsible did not answer her phone. I secured the door.

July 14, 2016
16-004891 Vehicle Theft 08:36:26 07/14/16
A Lopez deputy was dispatched for a vehicle theft. The vehicle was soon located nearby and was apparently misplaced by the owner.

16-004896 Traffic Stop 10:24:18 07/14/16
A Deputy initiated a traffic stop in Friday Harbor and the driver was issued an infraction for Speed.

16-004898 Traffic Stop 11:04:20 07/14/16
A Deputy in Eastsound issued an infraction for cell phone use while driving and a warning for improper use of safety belt.

16-004903 Court Order Violation 13:26:38 07/14/16
A Friday Harbor woman reported multiple violations of her DV no contact order. She provided the suspects text messages where he acknowledged what he was doing was illegal. The case and evidence were presented to the prosecutor for issuance of a warrant.

16-004913 Intoxicated Person 18:39:23 07/14/16
A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of an intoxicated person. It was discovered that the person was under court order to not consume alcohol. This matter was referred to the probation department for violation of the court order.

16-004918 Traffic Stop 19:47:14 07/14/16
A Deputy stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 2500 block of Center Road, Lopez Island. He identified additional violations after the stop and issued the driver a ticket for speeding, having no driver’s license and for having no vehicle liability insurance.

16-004923 Welfare Check 21:46:08 07/14/16
Deputies responded to an Eastsound resort on a welfare check of a possibly suicidal person. That person was uncooperative, denied making statements and declined any assistance. She did not fit the criteria for a legal hold. A report was made.

16-004925 Welfare Check 23:35:28 07/14/16
Deputies responded to an Eastsound resort on a welfare check of a possibly suicidal person. That person was uncooperative, denied making statements and declined any assistance. She did not fit the criteria for a legal hold. A report was made.

July 15, 2016
16-004926 Domestic Dispute or Assault 05:04:17 07/15/16
A Deputy was dispatched to a possible verbal argument aboard a boat in the Olga area. Boaters were getting away as I arrived. I heard no verbal argument. An informational report was taken.

16-004929 Parking Problem 09:34:32 07/15/16
Three vehicles were cited for parking in the trailer only parking at the Obstruction Pass boat ramp.

16-004934 Fraud 14:15:08 07/15/16
An Eastsound resident reported that he was a victim of identity theft. The investigation continues.

16-004940 Traffic Stop 17:04:53 07/15/16
A Deputy stopped a motorist in the 1300 block of Fisherman Bay Road, Lopez Island, and issued him a ticket for having expired vehicle registration and no proof of liability insurance.

16-004942 Traffic Stop 17:35:24 07/15/16
Vehicle pulled over for speeding, 52 in a posted 35 mph zone. Driver cited for 50 in a posted 35 mph zone via Sector.

16-004945 Traffic Stop 19:14:40 07/15/16
A Deputy issued a motorist a ticket for speeding on 07/15/16 after he saw him
speeding in the 1100 block of Ferry Road on Lopez Island.

16-004949 Civil Problem 20:16:07 07/15/16
The reporting deputy was contacted at the Sheriff’s Office in reference to a Civil Issue that occurred in the San Juan Island area. The reporting deputy did a civil standby for the involved parties. No other action taken.

16-004955 Animal at Large 22:07:33 07/15/16
A Deputy retrieved a dog from an Aleck Bay Road resident on 07/15/16 after the dog came on to her property. The dog had no collar and efforts to identify the owner are on-going. The dog was placed in the Lopez Island kennel until the owner can be identified. Enforcement action pending.

16-004967 Parking Problem 08:21:16 07/16/16
A parking citation was issued for parking in the boat trailer only parking at the county boat launch on Orcas Island.

16-004969 Unwanted Person 11:42:36 07/16/16
A Lopez Island deputy was called to a business in the village after a disruptive customer was harassing both other customers and employees. That customer had been removed from the premises prior to the deputy’s arrival. The customer was trespassed from the business by management.

16-004975 Traffic Hazard 16:58:56 07/16/16
A Lopez Island man reported being forced off the road twice by the same person and vehicle. The driver was continually yelling at the reporting person until the other driver drove off. The matter is under investigation.

16-004981 Wanted Person 18:21:52 07/16/16
Deputies responded to Kings Market to investigate the possibility that a person with an outstanding warrant was inside the store. The subject was later located at a residence off Blair Ave.

July 17, 2016
16-004991 Citizen Assist 10:19:37 07/17/16
A Lopez Island business owner requested information on how to deal with a customer who has been causing disruption in the store on several visits. Several possible strategies were offered.

16-004999 Unwanted Person 18:12:43 07/17/16
The reporting deputy was dispatched to the San Juan Island area in reference to a Family Issue. The reporting deputy made contact. One subject was transported to the Hospital for a mental health evaluation.

16-005002 Child Abuse or Neglect 18:33:47 07/17/16
A SJC Sheriff Deputy took a report of an alleged child abuse case that occurred in another state. The case is under further investigation.

16-005014 Accident-HitRun 07:15:17 07/18/16
A Lopez Island deputy was called to a hit and run crash that destroyed an OPALCO switching box along Lopez Sound Rd. The crash caused a localized power outage beginning about 4 a.m. The occupants of the vehicle were extremely lucky, as the crash exposed live power lines carrying 7200 volts.

16-005019 Unwanted Person 10:07:51 07/18/16
A Lopez Island woman asked that a subject be removed from her property and not return until she returned. The man was contacted and left the premises as requested. No further action necessary.

16-005024 Animal Bite 12:18:51 07/18/16
Deputies responded to the Peace Health ER for a dog bite. The victim is a family friend who is familiar with the dog and said he ‘startled’ the dog. Dog owner said the dog is current on all shots and health concerns. No further action required.

16-005028 Theft 14:12:42 07/18/16
A Lopez Island man reported the theft of his bicycle from outside a Lopez Village business. The investigation continues.

16-005038 Harassment 18:26:05 07/18/16
The reporting deputy was contacted at the Sheriff’s Office in reference to a Harassment which occurred in the Friday Harbor area. The victim advised that his tenant’s ex-girlfriend was continually coming onto his property. He requested that she be contacted and asked to not return

July 19, 2016
16-005048 Unwanted Person 09:28:20 07/19/16
A Lopez Island deputy was called to a Lopez Village business about a woman acting erratic outside the business. The subject left the area when the deputy arrived.