Sheriff’s Report | July 30 – August 7, 2025

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

WEDNESDAY, JULY 30
25-004994 Malicious Mischief 08:59:41 07/30/25
A Lopez Deputy responded to a vandalism call. Evidence was discovered of a late-night vehicle driving recklessly on the golf course. The course sustained damage to the landscaping, flag poles, and sprinkler system. The incident is under investigation.

25-005004 Fraud 10:28:02 07/30/25
A San Juan Deputy was dispatched to a report of fraud on Orcas Island. The victim reported a monetary loss and provided information to the deputy. This investigation is ongoing.

25-005005 Found Property 11:01:38 07/30/25
A silver ring was found in the lobby of the Sheriff’s Office and turned in. The ring was placed in the property and evidence room.

25-005009 Citizen Dispute 11:59:05 07/30/25
A Lopez Deputy responded to a citizen dispute. A neighbor complained when they discovered a fellow neighbor mowing a lawn that boarders both properties. The incident was documented.

25-005010 Found Property 13:13:32 07/30/25
A credit card was found on San Juan Island and turned into the Sheriff’s Office. The card was placed in the property room.

25-005020 Wanted Person 20:16:29 07/30/25
A San Juan Deputy observed someone with active warrants at a local business. The individual was arrested during a subsequent traffic stop and was booked into jail.

THURSDAY, JULY 31
25-005032 Threats 10:58:57 07/31/25
A San Juan Deputy responded to report of threats. The described incident did not appear to support probable cause that a crime had been
committed.

25-005041 Domestic Dispute or Assault 15:29:22 07/31/25
A Deputy on San Juan Island received a report of a domestic. It was determined that no assault took place. This report is for information only.

25-005047 Animal Noise 20:04:24 07/31/25
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to an animal noise incident in the Eastsound area. After the Deputy investigated the incident, a verbal warning was issued to the dog owner. The incident was documented.

25-005048 Citizen Dispute 21:05:01 07/31/25
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of a citizen dispute involving a potential road rage incident. The Deputy located the vehicle and observed it driving left of center, at one point driving completely in the oncoming lane. The driver was arrested for DUI and obstructing.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1
25-005055 Fraud 11:13:59 08/01/25
A Lopez business reported possible fraud regarding a hacked payment to a Friday Harbor bookkeeping service. The matter is under investigation.

25-005061 Theft 13:42:02 08/01/25
A Lopez resident reported an item missing from a delivered package. It is unknown where or when the theft occurred.

25-005077 Abandoned Vehicle 17:33:38 08/01/25
An Orcas Island Deputy removed an abandoned vehicle from the North Beach Public Access parking area. The incident was documented.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2
25-005106 Citizen Assist 19:16:48 08/02/25
An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched to a Citizen Assist call. The incident was documented.

25-005107 Court Order Violation 19:34:04 08/02/25
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a protection order violation. An investigation took place, and a review of the protection order was conducted. It was revealed that no violation of the protection order occurred. The incidentwas documented.

25-005116 Welfare Check 23:49:51 08/02/25
An Orcas Island Deputy respond to a welfare check in the Eastsound area for a person screaming. The Deputy learned that the person was experiencing a bad trip from using psychedelic substances. The incident was documented.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3
25-005117 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 00:45:54 08/03/25
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a suspicious incident in the Eastsound area. The Deputy investigated a vehicle that was left unattended in the middle of the road and was not able to locate the driver. The vehicle was towed, and the registered owner was notified. The incident was documented.

25-005132 Death Investigation 22:33:33 08/03/25
Orcas Island Deputies responded to a death investigation. The investigation revealed no suspicious activity.

MONDAY, AUGUST 4
25-005135 Animal at Large 07:47:21 08/04/25
A Friday Harbor woman was issued a dog at large infraction for the second offense.

25-005138 Found Property 09:53:56 08/04/25
A Deputy on Orcas Island collected a found purse. It was later returned to its owner.

25-005141 Civil Problem 11:11:13 08/04/25
A Deputy on Orcas Island was dispatched to a neighbor dispute. The dispute was found to be civil.

25-005142 Juvenile Problem 11:24:17 08/04/25
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a report of a lost juvenile in Olga. The Juvenile was reunited with his mother.

25-005144 Domestic Dispute or Assault 12:07:38 08/04/25
Lopez Deputies responded to a domestic dispute. There was no evidence of a crime. Deputies stood by while personal belongings were collected.

25-005146 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 12:37:36 08/04/25
A Deputy on Orcas Island received a complaint regarding drone activity. A report was taken.

25-005149 Fraud 13:36:34 08/04/25
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a fraud complaint. A message appeared on the victim’s computer saying it had been “hacked” The scammer, posing as “Apple Support”, coerced the victim into providing banking and credit card information.

25-005162 Domestic Dispute or Assault 18:30:39 08/04/25
Lopez Island Deputies were dispatched to a reported domestic disturbance. The individuals were contacted and it was determined that no crime had been committed. The parties agreed to separate voluntarily for the evening. The incident was documented.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 5
25-005173 Litter/Pollution/Public Health 09:48:39 08/05/25
A Lopez Island Deputy was dispatched to a report of an individual illegally dumping yard waste at a local park. The incident was investigated, and the suspect was later located and questioned at her home. The incident was documented.

25-005176 Missing Person 09:57:42 08/05/25
A Deputy on Lopez received a report of a missing person. An investigation demonstrated the person was safe.

25-005197 Theft 17:12:56 08/05/25
A Deputy on San Juan Island took a report of theft from a store in town, which was caught on camera. The suspects left the area before the Deputy arrived. A report was completed.

25-005200 Accident-NonInj 18:11:10 08/05/25
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of a non-injury accident in Friday Harbor. The incident occurred when one driver was backing out of their parking spot and hit the truck next to them, which was parked slightly over the white line. A report was completed.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6
25-005212 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 10:30:39 08/06/25
Two Oregon youth were contacted at the Friday Harbor ferry landing regarding a theft from the previous day at The Pebble. Both youth were identified and trespassed from The Pebble and a report is being forwarded to the PA for charges.

25-005227 Citizen Dispute 17:27:36 08/06/25
A Lopez Island Deputy was dispatched to a report of a Citizen Dispute. The incident was documented.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7
25-005234 Unwanted Person 00:49:05 08/07/25
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to an unwanted person complaint. The complainant wished to have someone trespassed from their properties. The Deputy drafted trespass warning letters and sent them for service.