Sheriff’s Report | July 26 – August 1, 2017

— from San Juan County Sheriff’s Office —

July 26, 2017
17-004772 Domestic Dispute or Assault 07:18:07 07/26/17
Deputies contacted Lopez Island residents to investigate a report of an active domestic violence incident. It was determined there was no evidence of a crime and a report was completed.

17-004773 Trespassing 08:03:39 07/26/17
A Deputy spoke with a Lopez Island property owner on regarding a trespassing complaint. The reporting person stated unidentified bicyclist urinated in her yard without permission. The bike tour company agreed to take steps in the future to prevent similar activities.

17-004774 Found Property 09:03:49 07/26/17
Complainant brought the listed cellphone to the Dispatch window. RP stated he found the phone directly adjacent to the road, in the S curves on San Juan Valley Rd, near the northbound lane. The phone and Case appear undamaged, and the phone is operational.

17-004777 Citizen Dispute 11:06:10 07/26/17
A Deputy was contacted at the Sheriff’s Office regarding a civil dispute. Informational Report was taken.

17-004779 Accident-NonInj 11:15:38 07/26/17
A Deputy responded to an accident with no injuries call in Eastsound. The accident had happened at a different location and both parties exchanged information and no one was injured. A report was taken.

17-004783 Weapon Safekeeping 14:03:13 07/26/17
A Deputy received an item someone wanted the Sheriff’s Office to put in for Safe Keeping. Deputy booked item into the evidence locker.

17-004790 Unwanted Person 17:32:01 07/26/17
A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report from the hospital that they were having trouble with someone. The Deputy observed that the person had calmed down and was going to remain calm. This report is for information only.

17-004794 Animal at Large 19:27:24 07/26/17
A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a dog at large. The dog was released to the owner with a warning letter.

17-004796 Domestic Dispute or Assault 20:40:37 07/26/17
A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a domestic. This case is still under investigation.

17-004798 Harassment 20:59:26 07/26/17
A citizen requested a deputy intervene in unwanted contact from a Friday Harbor resident.

July 27, 2017
17-004807 Threats 08:24:42 07/27/17
A Friday Harbor resident reported Facebook harassment/threats. The person has been working on issues with a neighbors barking dog. A friend of that neighbor made threatening remarks on Facebook Messenger. This person will be contacted.

17-004809 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 09:40:28 07/27/17
A Lopez deputy was contacted by a resident who had received two scam telephone calls. One call purported to fix the resident’s computer and the other purported to be the resident’s grandson incarcerated in a foreign prison. No personal information was given, and no financial loss reported.

17-004810 Weapons Noise 10:24:35 07/27/17
A Lopez deputy was dispatched for a shooting noise complaint. The shooting did not violate the noise ordinance, but was referred to code enforcement for possible land use violation.

17-004811 Theft 10:33:55 07/27/17
A Lopez deputy was dispatched to a reported in-progress theft. The matter was found to be civil in nature.

17-004827 Wanted Person 18:29:45 07/27/17
A Deputy was advised a male with a San Juan County Warrant was in Friday Harbor. Subject was taken in custody and booked in San Juan County’s Holding Facility.

17-004828 Controlled Substance Problem 18:48:55 07/27/17
Orcas Island deputies were dispatched to a business in the Eastsound area for suspicious found property. The property was booked into evidence and a report taken.

17-004829 Property Damage, Non Vandalism 19:06:11 07/27/17
An Orcas island deputy was assigned to a possible property damage call. The deputy made contact with the reporting party who did not want to file charges. An informational report was taken.

17-004831 Sick or Injured Animal 19:31:33 07/27/17
An Orcas Deputy took a possible animal abuse complaint from anonymous citizen. A report was taken.

July 28, 2017
17-004842 Trespassing 08:51:25 07/28/17
A local business called to report an off-island unwanted trespasser who said he was coming to their place. Deputies checked the various hotels and campgrounds for the suspect. Deputies were alerted to be ready to respond to the business if necessary.

17-004845 Vehicle Prowl 11:23:12 07/28/17
A Friday Harbor resident came to the Sheriff’s Office to report theft of $200 cash from his unlocked car, parked in town. There was no physical evidence or suspects at this time.

17-004848 Lost Property 12:42:21 07/28/17
An Orcas woman reported missing medication. A report was taken.

17-004864 Citizen Assist 18:47:58 07/28/17
A deputy was contacted at the Sheriff’s Office in reference to a Citizen Assist. The reporting deputy contacted the reporting parties and discussed the incident. The reporting deputy provided information on how to handle the incident.

17-004869 Welfare Check 20:38:34 07/28/17
A deputy was dispatched to a Welfare Check in the San Juan Island area. The reporting deputy arrived and contacted the involved parties. The reporting deputy transported one to the hospital for an evaluation.

July 29, 2017
17-004900 Medical Emergency 15:35:15 07/29/17
A deputy was dispatched to an Agency Assist in the San Juan Island area. The reporting deputy contacted the involved parties. One subject taken to Peace Island Medical Center for evaluation.

17-004898 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 16:09:08 07/29/17
A Deputy responded to an Eastsound business on a report of an unwanted person. The female subject was seen driving a vehicle. Further investigation revealed probable cause to believe the female was impaired. She was arrested for Driving Under the Influence.

17-004905 Animal Bite 19:15:41 07/29/17
A Lopez Island deputy was sent to investigate the circumstances surrounding a dog bite. An Arizona woman was bitten by a dog belonging to a California couple at a family camping trip on Lopez. No enforcement action was taken. A report was filed with the Health Department.

17-004906 Juvenile Problem 19:31:14 07/29/17
Orcas Deputies responded to an Eastsound resident’s report of a juvenile problem. After speaking with the parties involved the juvenile left with his mother and a report was generated. Report referred to Juvenile Services Office.

17-004908 Malicious Mischief 20:07:56 07/29/17
A Deputy spoke with a Lopez Island resident regarding an illegal dumping complaint. An investigation is being conducted.

17-004911 Sick or Injured Animal 22:03:06 07/29/17
A Lopez Island deputy was called to put down a severely injured deer that was caught in a fence.

17-004914 Mental Health 23:17:08 07/29/17
A Lopez Island deputy responded to the ferry landing on a report of a despondent woman. After a discussion with the deputy, the woman agreed to return home. An information report was taken.

July 30, 2017
17-004923 Burglary – Residential 02:26:08 07/30/17
Orcas Deputies responded to a Residential Burglary in Progress call in Eastsound regarding possibly 4 to 5 suspects trying to break into the house. Deputies arrived, searched the area, and found no suspects or evidence of a possible burglary. Information report made.

17-004932 Litter/Pollution/Public Health 13:10:06 07/30/17
A Lopez deputy was dispatched to a littering complaint at a storage unit. The person responsible was contacted and agreed to remove items left there.

17-004948 Court Order Violation 21:26:24 07/30/17
A deputy was dispatched to an Order Violation in the Friday Harbor area. The reporting deputy arrived and contacted the involved parties. No violation was found to have occurred at this time.

July 31, 2017
17-004954 Area Check 01:00:32 07/31/17
An Orcas Deputy cited a vessel at the West Sound County Dock for Overnight Mooring at the day use only county dock. Citation issued and report made.

17-004958 Death Investigation 07:42:27 07/31/17
A Lopez deputy was dispatched for the death of a Lopez woman under hospice care. An information report was taken.

17-004960 Accident-Injury, Traffic 08:27:24 07/31/17
A Deputy Responded to a head on vehicle collision on Orcas Road. It was discovered that one driver had been inattentive causing the collision. One subject was flown to the hospital and is expected to recover.

17-004963 Found Property 09:13:43 07/31/17
A Lopez deputy received a report of a sailboard washed up on the beach. No owner information located.

17-004968 Malicious Mischief 13:12:08 07/31/17
A Lopez deputy was dispatched for a report of damage to a vehicle. A report was made.

17-004973 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 15:28:44 07/31/17
Unable to locate. Checked Lopez Ready Mix and Lopez Sand and Gravel, not their truck.

17-004979 Welfare Check 18:39:22 07/31/17
A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a welfare check. The Deputy checked on the person and determined that he was fine. This report is for information only.

August 1, 2017
17-004989 Found Property 07:01:35 08/01/17
Complainant brought a laptop and sleeve to the Sheriff’s Office. RP said he found the items lying next to the road adjacent to roadwork on San Juan Valley Road, near the Guard family property.

17-005010 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 16:40:59 08/01/17
A Lopez Island deputy received a report of abandoned property in a campsite near Mackaye Harbor. The property will be removed from the site for disposal.

17-005012 Theft 17:26:07 08/01/17
A deputy was dispatched to a Theft in the Friday Harbor area. The reporting deputy arrived and contacted the caller. The caller provided video of a theft of cash from a tip jar. Investigation continues…