Sheriff’s Report | July 3 – 9, 2024

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

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3
24-004000 Boating Problem 09:28:39 07/03/24
San Juan County Deputies on marine patrol contacted a vessel that was tied up to the West Sound County Dock. The vessel displayed expired registration decals. An infraction was mailed to the owner.

24-004003 Boating Problem 09:58:54 07/03/24
San Juan County Deputies on marine patrol contacted a vessel that was tied up to the West Sound County Dock. The vessel displayed expired registration decals. An infraction was mailed to the owner.

24-004013 Court Order Violation 11:54:01 07/03/24
An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched to an Order Violation. The incident was investigated and determined to not be a violation however, the incident was documented.

24-004035 Animal Bite 17:56:16 07/03/24
A Lopez Island Deputy was dispatched to an animal bite call. The incident occurred in the Washington State Ferries lanes in Anacortes. The incident was documented.

24-004039 Burglary – Residential 18:27:19 07/03/24
Lopez Island Deputies responded to a burglary in progress on Hummel Lake Road. The individual, a local man, was apprehended on scene, it was confirmed that he did not have permission to be on the property. He was cited for trespassing and driving with a suspended license.

24-004043 Trauma ALS 21:12:38 07/03/24
San Juan Deputies responded to a report of a motorcycle collision. The rider was flown off-island for medical treatment with serious injuries.

THURSDAY, JULY 4
24-004064 Accident-Injury, Traffic 12:10:17 07/04/24
San Juan Deputies responded to a collision in Friday Harbor. Minor property damage and no apparent injuries occurred. A collision report was completed and Deputies facilitated an information exchange between parties. No intoxication was noted.

24-004069 Mental Health 12:45:33 07/04/24
A Lopez man was contacted while creating a hazard in his efforts to direct post-parade traffic. He was moved along. A report was sent to the appropriate behavioral health agency.

24-004082 Weapons Noise 15:31:50 07/04/24
Lopez Island Deputies were dispatched to a report of Weapon Noise. The noise occurred on private property, and no crime was committed. The incident was documented.

24-004105 Domestic Dispute or Assault 21:33:58 07/04/24
Lopez Deputies responded to a domestic call. The conflict did not amount to any criminal law violations. Both parties agreed to separate for the evening.

FRIDAY, JULY 5
24-004116 Domestic Dispute or Assault 00:01:20 07/05/24
Deputies on Orcas responded to a possible domestic near the Rosario area. After an investigation was completed, it was found that it was just a verbal argument between a couple.

24-004129 Court Order Violation 10:25:07 07/05/24
A Deputy was dispatched to the San Juan Island Area about an Order Violation. The Deputy arrived at the location. The person was gone but there was evidence the person had been there. Incident referred to PA’s Office for charges.

24-004133 Controlled Substance Problem 13:24:47 07/05/24
A San Juan Deputy took custody of suspected drugs located by a local business. NO owner information was available. The bag of suspicious white powder was placed into evidence for destruction.

SATURDAY, JULY 6
24-004157 Accident-NonInj 07:25:05 07/06/24
Deputies were dispatched to a Traffic Accident in the Friday Harbor area. The Deputy arrived and located a vehicle that had run into a parked vehicle. Report taken.

24-004161 Found Property 09:43:38 07/06/24
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a found property report. The Deputy was unable to locate the owner. The property was booked into evidence.

24-004181 Accident-Injury, Traffic 21:27:38 07/06/24
Deputies from Orcas responded to a single vehicle accident with injury on Shaw Island. The driver, who was the only occupant, was flown off for possible neck injury. A warrant for blood was applied for and granted for possible DUI. The case is ongoing.

SUNDAY, JULY 7
24-004188 Assault – Body Force 07:48:04 07/07/24
Deputies were contacted about an Assault in the Friday Harbor area. The person advised he had been punched by a friend. The person provided a statement. Report taken.

24-004193 Fraud 10:48:35 07/07/24
A Lopez resident reported credit card fraud. A report was completed.

24-004197 Sick or Injured Animal 12:58:50 07/07/24
Deputy checked on dog again, cool in the car, code4

24-004202 Theft 16:01:54 07/07/24
A Deputy on San Juan Island took a report of a theft of a tricycle. A report was completed.

24-004203 Abandoned Vehicle 17:56:36 07/07/24
A Deputy on Orcas Island issued a notice of infraction for abandoning a vehicle at a local towing establishment.

24-004205 Agency Assistance 20:45:36 07/07/24
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to the Eastsound Airport to assist Orcas Towing with a plane that went off the runway after the landing gear collapsed. The Deputy authored a report. FAA and NTSB were notified.

MONDAY, JULY 8
24-004225 Theft 14:31:08 07/08/24
A Deputy on San Juan Island received a report of a theft from a local business. The juvenile suspect was contacted and a report was sent to the prosecutors office for charging.

TUESDAY, JULY 9
24-004236 Domestic Dispute or Assault 03:53:12 07/09/24
Deputies responded to a report of an assault in the woods. The involved individuals admitted to having a fight; one person hit the other with a small piece of lumber; they then got pushed to the ground. Neither party wish to pursue the matter criminally. A report was completed.