Sheriff’s Report | July 26 – 31, 2023

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

WEDNESDAY, JULY 26
23-005914 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 09:19:29 07/26/23
A Lopez Deputy responded to a suspicious call. The matter is under investigation.

23-005930 Parking Problem 17:24:24 07/26/23
A Deputy on Orcas Island towed a vehicle that had been parked more than 72 hours in violation of posted parking restrictions.

23-005931 Aircraft Problem 17:35:11 07/26/23
A Deputy responded along with Orcas Fire and Rescue personnel to a downed aircraft. The passenger was airlifted for further evaluation and treatment. The Deputy informed the National Transportation Safety Board and
completed a report.

23-005939 Mental Health 20:49:29 07/26/23
Deputies on Orcas Island responded to a report of a person in crisis. The person was taken into custody and delivered to a medical facility for further evaluation and treatment.

THURSDAY, JULY 27
23-005943 Theft 09:02:27 07/27/23
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a call about a theft. A report was taken.

23-005945 Citizen Assist 10:43:52 07/27/23
A San Juan Deputy responded to a request to trespass a person. The trespass letter was issued to the involved party and the trespass laws were explained to them.

23-005956 Parking Problem 14:27:14 07/27/23
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to the 1900 block of Obstruction Pass for a parking problem at the county dock. A vehicle was tagged for removal.

23-005960 Burglary – Residential 15:25:48 07/27/23
A San Juan Deputy took a report of a cold burglary. An unknown person appeared to have stayed in a locked residence. No damage occurred but small items were missing. No suspect information exists at this time.

23-005963 Malicious Mischief 16:16:59 07/27/23
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of vandalism on Land Bank property. A large rock had significant graffiti damage and lettering gouged into it. The damage was photographed and the incident was documented.

23-005966 Aircraft Problem 17:15:19 07/27/23
San Juan Deputies, San Juan Fire and San Juan EMS were dispatched to a reported Downed Aircraft at Friday Harbor Airport. The pilot and his K9 were alright. The Federal Aviation Administration was contacted. The incident
was documented.

23-005971 DUI 19:18:55 07/27/23
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to Country Corner 837 Crescent Beach Dr. for a DUI. A female was contacted in her vehicle. An investigation was conducted, and the female was subsequently arrested for DUI.

23-005972 Unconscious ALS 20:11:14 07/27/23
A Lopez Deputy and Lopez EMS responded when a Lopez individual was experiencing symptoms of an overdose. The individual was treated by Lopez EMS and airlifted to a hospital.

FRIDAY, JULY 28
23-005978 Theft 10:05:51 07/28/23
A Deputy was dispatched the a Theft in the Friday Harbor area. An item had been stolen from a local business. The person who took the item was located and arrested for Theft 3rd. The person was issued a citation and released. Report taken.

23-005981 Malicious Mischief 11:59:37 07/28/23
An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched to a vandalism call. An unknown individual spray painted and destroyed signs for a local business. The cost of the sign’s replacement makes the crime felonious in nature. The investigation is ongoing.

23-005987 Malicious Mischief 13:09:58 07/28/23
An Orcas Island Deputy investigated that occurred in front of Cons Pit Stop. A suspect was arrested for Malicious Mischief and booked into jail in Friday Harbor.

23-005990 Citizen Dispute 13:45:50 07/28/23
A Lopez Deputy completed an informational report regarding a citizen dispute.

23-005994 Citizen Assist 15:29:50 07/28/23
Deputies assisted a swimmer in Fisherman Bay. The person was picked up by an agency boat and transported to shore.

23-005995 Accident-NonInj 15:36:36 07/28/23
An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched to a non-injury motor vehicle collision in the Island Market parking lot. The individuals exchanged information and a report was taken.

23-005998 Traffic Violation 16:25:09 07/28/23
A San Juan Deputy took a report of a Traffic Offense. A person reported an incident of road rage that ended in a non-reportable collision. The other driver left the scene after photographing the reporting party’s license
plate. They were not identified, but a photograph was obtained.

23-005999 Accident-NonInj 16:30:06 07/28/23
A Lopez Deputy responded to an accident non-injury call. A driver collided with a stationary post on private property. A report was taken.

SATURDAY, JULY 29
23-006019 Malicious Mischief 10:46:41 07/29/23
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a Vandalism call on the 700 block of Discovery Way. An unknown suspect shot a victim’s home window with a pellet/bb causing minor damage. There were no suspect leads to investigate
further. A report was authored.

23-006043 Found Property 19:02:21 07/29/23
San Juan Deputies responded to the Sheriff’s Station for found property. The property owner was contacted, and the property returned.

23-006050 DUI 22:15:22 07/29/23
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a report of a road rage incident. The suspect vehicle was located. The driver was arrested for reckless driving, driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor and/or drugs, and
obstructing a law enforcement officer.

23-006051 Wanted Person 22:34:43 07/29/23
San Juan Deputies served an arrest warrant on an individual without incident. The subject was transported and booked to the San Juan County Jail.

SUNDAY, JULY 30
23-006054 Animal Bite 08:39:48 07/30/23
A Lopez Deputy responded to a dog bite without injury. The incident was documented in a report, and the health department was notified per county policy.

23-006055 Vicious Animal 08:58:00 07/30/23
A visiting dog chased horses on Lopez Island. The dog’s owner was issued a dog at large infraction, first offense.

23-006060 Unwanted Person 11:55:19 07/30/23
A Deputy was dispatched to an unwanted person in The San Juan Island area. The Deputy made contact with the people involved. During this time a disturbance happened. One person was arrested and released on a citation for Assault. Report taken.

23-006066 Found Property 15:32:03 07/30/23
A found phone was turned in to the sheriff’s office. The item was placed in the evidence room for safe keeping.

23-006067 Wanted Person 16:24:24 07/30/23
A Deputy on San Juan Island was dispatched to a person who wanted to turn themselves in for warrants. The person was booked into the jail.

MONDAY, JULY 31
23-006076 Accident-HitRun 08:35:19 07/31/23
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a report of a hit-and-run collision. There is no suspect information as the owner was off island for some time, and the incident was documented.

23-006078 Theft 09:25:06 07/31/23
A Lopez resident reported the theft of a license tab, likely from their mailbox. The tab was entered into the stolen property database.

23-006082 Accident-HitRun 10:44:10 07/31/23
A Deputy on San Juan Island was dispatched to a report of a hit and run. A report was taken.

23-006083 Vicious Animal 10:59:55 07/31/23
A Deputy was contacted in about an Animal Problem in the San Juan Island area. Someone was reporting an issue with neighbors coming onto their property. The people involved were contacted. Report taken.

23-006084 Animal at Large 11:05:45 07/31/23
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a report of two dogs at large. One dog owner was previously warned and was issued an infraction, the second was issued a dog at large warning letter.

23-006090 Assault – Body Force 13:23:34 07/31/23
An Orcas Deputy responded to a report of an assault. One individual was arrested and booked for assault in the fourth degree.