Sheriff’s Report | July 24 – August 1, 2019

— from San Juan County Sheriff’s Office —

Wednesday, July 24, 2019
19-005973 Found Property 07:25:28 07/24/19
A Deputy responded to a report of found property in Friday Harbor. Attempts were made to contact the owner of the property but were unsuccessful. The found property was submitted to the property room and a report made.

19-005982 Fire Alarm 08:36:49 07/24/19 R
A Lopez Island Deputy assisted Lopez Island firefighters with a mutual aid response to a structure fire on Trump Island. The Sheriff’s boat Intrepid was used to transport firefighters and gear to Trump Island, near Decatur in support of the firefighting efforts that were underway.

19-005981 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 10:45:49 07/24/19
A Deputy responded to a walk in report of a suspicious circumstance in Friday Harbor. One person was issued a trespass letter for two local businesses and a report made. No further investigation required.

19-005989 Animal Bite 13:52:04 07/24/19
Orcas Island Deputies responded to an animal bite call on an outer island. A report was taken.

19-005994 Animal at Large 19:12:57 07/24/19
A Lopez Island Deputy found a dog running loose on Mud Bay Rd near Islandale Rd and was able to get it into the patrol car. With some help from staff and patrons of the South End Store, the dog owner was quickly identified and the dog reunited with its family.

19-005995 Wanted Person 19:40:25 07/24/19
A San Juan Deputy arrested a subject who was known to have a warrant.

19-005996 Animal Bite 19:48:06 07/24/19
A Lopez Island Deputy investigated a dog bite at a south end beach. The dog was identified and quarantined for 10 days at home. The dog owner was cited. A report was taken and sent to the health department.

A Deputy made a late night traffic stop in Eastsound. After further investigation, probable cause was established to believe the driver was under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested, processed and released with a promise to appear in court.

Thursday, July 25, 2019
19-006004 Malicious Mischief 07:16:39 07/25/19
An Orcas Deputy was dispatched to a vandalism call near Rosario. Photographs were taken and there are no suspects at this time.

19-006008 Trespassing 09:28:31 07/25/19
A Lopez Deputy was called for two people illegally camping and blocking access to a boat ramp. The campers were clearing out when the Deputy arrived, and were referred appropriate camping locations.

19-006010 Animal Bite 10:15:12 07/25/19
A Lopez Deputy responded to a dog bite complaint. The dog was at large at the time of the incident. The owner was cited for public nuisance (dog) and given a court date.

19-006019 Animal at Large 13:26:48 07/25/19
A Lopez resident called about wandering cows. The owner was located and notified of the issue.

Friday, July 26 2019
19-006055 Threats 09:47:19 07/26/19
A Lopez Deputy investigated a citizen dispute. Both parties agreed to cease contact with each other.

19-006083 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 17:57:41 07/26/19
A Lopez Deputy was called about suspicious activity in the grocery store parking lot. No crime had occurred.

19-006086 Traffic Stop 20:05:08 07/26/19
A Deputy stopped a driver who had a suspended drivers license in Eastsound. The driver resisted arrest. After being arrested, narcotics were found on his person. The subject was booked into the San Juan County Jail.

Saturday, July 27, 2019
19-006129 Accident-Injury, Traffic 21:59:42 07/27/19
A Deputy on San Juan responded to a single vehicle collision. The driver was issued an infraction for fail to stop at stop sign.

Sunday, July 28, 2019
19-006141 Traffic Hazard 09:14:36 07/28/19
A Lopez Island Deputy was sent to assess a traffic hazard caused by a fallen tree hanging low over a roadway. A Public Works crew responded and cleared the hazard.

Monday, July 29, 2019
19-006175 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 00:30:57 07/29/19
A Lopez Deputy was sent to suspicious noise heard by a resident. The area checked clear, and there were no further occurrences.

19-006184 Malicious Mischief 12:15:28 07/29/19 E Gardiner CLO
A Deputy was dispatched to a Malicious Mischief. Report taken.

19-006185 Wanted Person 13:00:28 07/29/19
A Deputy arrested a local woman on an active felony warrant in Friday Harbor. She was booked into the jail awaiting a warrant hearing. Report made.

19-006191 Found Property 16:21:05 07/29/19
A Lopez resident turned in a found wallet belonging to a Colorado visitor. The wallet was secured pending owner contact.

19-006195 Animal Noise 19:30:57 07/29/19
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to an animal noise complaint. The responsible party was contacted and issued a warning.

19-006196 Found Property 19:43:27 07/29/19
Wallet turned in. Placed in lost and found.

19-006198 Traffic Stop 20:48:37 07/29/19
A Deputy on Orcas Island located and arrested a wanted person. The wanted person was booked into jail for an outstanding warrant and the additional charge of Driving While License Suspended in the Third Degree.

Tuesday, July 30, 2019
19-006199 Court Order Violation 10:13:13 07/30/19
An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched to an order violation in the Eastsound area. Report to follow. The investigation is ongoing.

19-006202 Trespassing 11:12:37 07/30/19
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a trespassing call. A report was taken and the investigation is ongoing.

19-006205 Animal at Large 13:09:16 07/30/19
A Lopez Island Deputy investigated reports of two pit bulls running at large on Mud Bay Rd. No dogs were found in the area when the Deputy arrived.

19-006222 Vehicle Theft 19:54:43 07/30/19
Vehicle returned undamaged. Only spare key missing. Further follow-up needed and report to follow.

19-006232 Traffic Stop 23:51:38 07/30/19
A San Juan Deputy stopped a vehicle for failing to stop at a stop sign and driving left of center. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence.

Wednesday, July 31, 2019
19-006233 Trespassing 01:46:44 07/31/19
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a trespassing complaint. The suspect left before the Deputy arrived.

19-006238 Found Property 10:38:49 07/31/19
A Deputy responded to a found property call in Friday Harbor. The owner of the property was not able to be located and the property was submitted into the evidence room as found property. Report made.

19-006243 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 12:12:30 07/31/19
A Deputy was called to the Eastsound area on a report of a suspicious person making threats on the phone. The subject was located, identified and questioned. It was found that there was no further concern for persons safety.

19-006254 Parking Problem 14:44:30 07/31/19
A Lopez Island Deputy ticketed an unattended vehicle left in the ferry queue as the 2:40 p.m. sailing to Anacortes was loading.

19-006256 Missing Person 15:11:50 07/31/19
Deputies responded to a State Park on Orcas Island on a reported missing person who may have been in mental distress. The subject was later located unharmed. A safety plan was established and the subject was released to responsible adults.

19-006260 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 17:13:07 07/31/19
A Deputy received a call from a Lopez Island resident on 07/31/19 regarding an unidentified person entering their rental property home and leaving furniture. The furniture was subsequently removed by the unidentified person. It is suspected the furniture was delivered to the wrong address by mistake.

19-006263 Welfare Check 19:08:16 07/31/19
Orcas Island Deputies responded to a welfare check in the Eastsound area. The subject was found to be okay. He was found to be in violation of his conditions of release and cited. A report was taken.

19-006268 Threats 21:17:38 07/31/19
A Deputy took a report of threats. The case is currently being investigated.

Thursday, August 1, 2019
19-006278 Found Property 08:13:04 08/01/19
A Deputy took a report of an abandoned bicycle. A property claim was submitted.