Sheriff’s Report | July 17 – 23, 2024

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

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17
24-004472 Found Property 09:50:08 07/17/24
A Lopez Island Deputy was approached by an individual who had located Found Property. The incident was documented.

24-004476 Vehicle Prowl 11:34:39 07/17/24
A San Juan Deputy took a report of a vehicle prowl on Orcas Island. The reporting party advised that their cell phone was taken from their vehicle. A potential suspect was identified, this case is ongoing.

24-004500 Theft 20:38:05 07/17/24
A Deputy on San Juan Island took a report of possible theft. The reporting party believed something may have been stolen from their truck, but also said that it might have been left behind elsewhere. A report was completed.

24-004505 Domestic Dispute or Assault 22:53:38 07/17/24
Lopez Island Deputies responded to a family disturbance with Lopez Island Fire & EMS. The incident was documented.

THURSDAY, JULY 18
24-004526 Found Property 14:04:11 07/18/24
A Lopez Island Deputy was approached by an individual who had located Found Property. The incident was documented.

FRIDAY, JULY 19
24-004545 Civil Problem 00:46:34 07/19/24
An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched to a civil call. The incident was documented.

24-004548 Accident-HitRun 09:26:56 07/19/24
A Deputy was dispatched to a Hit and Run in the Friday Harbor area. The person contacted stated that their vehicle was struck while parked in a local parking lot. The damage was minimal. Report taken.

24-004562 Trespassing 15:14:54 07/19/24
A Deputy was dispatched to a Trespass in the Friday Harbor area. A local business had a person who was storing items on the property and sleeping there. The person was contacted and served with a Trespass Warning Letter.

24-004572 Vehicle Theft 21:04:20 07/19/24
A Deputy on Orcas responded to a theft of a motor vehicle at the ferry landing. The owner was off island for a few weeks and when they returned the vehicle was gone. There are no suspects at this time. The vehicle was entered as stolen and a report was written.

SATURDAY, JULY 20
24-004578 Civil Problem 08:46:35 07/20/24
A San Juan resident called regarding an unknown neighbor dumping yard waste into the Salish Sea. The caller will attempt to solve the issue and identify the littering party via their HOA before any law enforcement investigation, which would then lead to fines from the Department of Ecology.

24-004598 Theft 16:25:17 07/20/24
A San Juan Deputy took a report of theft at a Friday Harbor business. The suspect was located and arrested. The case was forwarded to the Prosecutor.

SUNDAY, JULY 21
24-004614 Trauma BLS 12:35:06 07/21/24
A Deputy and EMS retrieved an injured hiker from a Lopez beachside cliff.

24-004617 Theft 16:22:22 07/21/24
Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of theft from a store. The individual was seen on camera stealing an item of clothing. A report was completed.

MONDAY, JULY 22
24-004626 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 09:14:24 07/22/24
A Deputy on Orcas was dispatched to a suspicious vessel near Obstruction Pass. The vessel was found unoccupied and the incident was documented.

24-004633 Found Property 13:16:20 07/22/24
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a found property complaint. The property was booked into evidence.

24-004639 Trespassing 16:12:42 07/22/24
Lopez Deputies responded to a trespassing complaint. The person was located and found to be an authorized property caretaker.

24-004640 Boating Problem 18:18:38 07/22/24
Lopez Deputies responded to a sinking vessel near Swift’s Bay. Good Samaritans rescued the vessel operator prior to the Deputies’ arrival, and Deputies transported the subject to shore, where he was treated by Lopez EMS.

24-004641 Citizen Assist 19:43:49 07/22/24
An Orcas Island Deputy took a report of alleged threats on the 100 block of Double Hill Rd.

24-004647 Overdose 22:12:54 07/22/24
A Deputy responded, along with a Washington State Parks Ranger, and Orcas Fire and Rescue to an overdose call. The juvenile victim was transported to the hospital via air ambulance.

TUESDAY, JULY 23
24-004653 Agency Assistance 11:02:41 07/23/24
A Deputy on Orcas Island was assigned to assist Adult Protective Services with a financial exploitation investigation.

24-004654 Accident-Injury, Traffic 11:09:13 07/23/24
A Lopez Island Deputy and Lopez Island Fire & EMS were dispatched to an Accident-Injury involving a Bicyclist. The individual was Airlifted to a higher level of care and the incident was documented.

24-004655 Malicious Mischief 11:23:10 07/23/24
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to 203 North Beach Rd, the Village Green for a report of a vandalism to the public restroom.

24-004656 Trespassing 12:02:13 07/23/24
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a vehicle problem on the 100 block of Haven Rd. An abandoned vehicle was subsequently towed from the area.

24-004659 Citizen Assist 12:47:57 07/23/24
An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched to a Citizen Assist call. The incident was documented.

24-004666 Agency Assistance 18:13:33 07/23/24
Deputies on San Juan Island responded to a disturbance onboard a Washington State Ferry. An intoxicated male was beginning to cause a problem on the ferry and continued to move around the car decks, trying to hide under cars. The individual was located and was removed from the ferry.