Sheriff’s Report | June 28 – July 5, 2017

— from San Juan County Sheriff’s Office —

June 28,2017
17-003816 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 09:24:05 06/28/17
A Lopez Island man reported a suspicious telephone call, suspecting potential misrepresentation and fraud. Upon examination, the telephone call in question was completely legitimate. No further action is necessary.

17-003820 Litter/Pollution/Public Health 12:02:07 06/28/17
An Orcas deputy issued a notice of infraction for abandoning a vehicle at a local towing establishment.

17-003823 Citizen Assist 13:06:28 06/28/17
A Seattle man contacted Lopez deputies to claim his wallet that had been found at a Lopez Island business yesterday. The owner indicated the wallet was returned intact, containing his identification, cash and credit cards.

17-003824 Fraud 14:12:03 06/28/17
An Orcas deputy responded to a report of a fraud involving an on-line purchase. A report was taken.

17-003834 Unwanted Person 17:57:13 06/28/17
A Lopez Island deputy was summoned to remove an unwelcome guest after the guest refused to leave. The subject packed his things and left once contacted by deputies.

17-003842 Accident-NonInj 22:39:46 06/28/17
A Lopez Island Deputy spoke with a Lopez Island resident regarding a non-injury vehicle accident. The reporting person stated she was feeling ill and drove off the road while driving home from the ferry. There was no evidence of impairment. An investigation is being conducted.

17-003843 Unwanted Person 23:25:07 06/28/17
Deputies responded to a Residence on San Juan Island to investigated an unwanted person. Deputies made an arrest for DUI.

June 29, 2017
17-003846 Runaway Juvenile 02:47:56 06/29/17
A Friday Harbor parent called to report a runaway teen. Information and a clothing description were obtained and a Juvenile Runaway report filed. Deputies checked various possible locations without success. Deputies will continue to watch for the teen.

17-003851 Runaway Juvenile 12:07:04 06/29/17
A Friday Harbor girl was reported as a runaway. A runaway form was signed and deputies started contacting friends. The girl was not located, but heard about the runaway form and search for her and returned home.

17-003869 Unwanted Person 19:54:34 06/29/17
A Deputy criminal trespassed a Lopez Island resident after he went to another person’s home without permission to request medication. The Deputy explained to the trespasser that he was not allowed to go on to the reporting person’s address in the future. A report was completed.

17-003876 Curfew Violation 22:27:02 06/29/17
A Deputy was dispatched to a juvenile missing curfew. A report was taken.

June 30, 2017
17-003893 Accident-NonInj 16:31:48 06/30/17
A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a traffic collision. A vehicle trying to get out of traffic hit another vehicle on its side as it moved off.

17-003900 Accident-NonInj 18:43:20 06/30/17
Orcas Island deputies were dispatched to a reported single vehicle accident in the Eastsound area. The driver, a local man, was arrested for driving under the influence.

17-003902 Runaway Juvenile 21:33:37 06/30/17
A Deputy spoke with Lopez Island residents regarding a possible juvenile runaway. The worried parents reported their son had failed to come home by his assigned curfew. He was subsequently located. A report was completed.

July 1, 2017
17-003907 Juvenile Problem 00:33:57 07/01/17
A Deputy spoke with Lopez Island parents about a juvenile problem. It was determined no crime had occurred and a report was completed.

17-003908 Citizen Dispute 01:21:13 07/01/17
Orcas Island deputies were dispatched to a physical altercation involving 10 or more subjects at a local business. The crowd had dispersed by the time deputies arrived on scene. Witnesses of the altercation were interviewed and a report taken. The investigation is ongoing.

July 2, 2017
17-003967 Animal at Large 12:56:37 07/02/17
A Lopez deputy was dispatched for a dog at large. Attempts to locate the dog and its owner are ongoing.

17-003970 Burglary,NonRes 14:02:34 07/02/17
A Deputy took a report of a burglary at an Airport Hanger in Eastsound. The reporting party is reportedly missing a flight case from the hanger. There are no known suspects or leads at this time. A report was taken.

17-003971 Court Order Violation 14:04:36 07/02/17
A deputy was contacted in reference to an Order Violation that occurred in the San Juan Island area. The caller claimed to received phone calls and texts from a friend of an ex boyfriend. Investigation discovered no crime committed.

17-003974 Property Damage, Non Vandalism 14:47:34 07/02/17
A Lopez deputy was contacted in regards to a disagreement which took place between restaurant staff and a patron. An informational report was taken.

July 3, 2017
17-003997 Animal at Large 00:52:31 07/03/17
A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a dog at large. The dog was returned to the owner and the Deputy issued the owner a warning letter.

17-004002 Fraud 09:13:29 07/03/17
A new Lopez resident came to the office to report Fraud. A Lopez landlord had misrepresented a rental and based on this the victim and his family had moved from Montana to find an uninhabitable shell. The victim is attempting to find other housing, while dealing with the landlord. Investigation continues.

17-004006 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 11:37:59 07/03/17
A Lopez deputy took a report of a suspicious subject showing up uninvited at a residence. A report was taken.

17-004007 Welfare Check 12:18:34 07/03/17
A Lopez deputy took a request for welfare check from an out of state relative on a Lopez resident. The resident was found in good health.

17-004014 Citizen Assist 16:01:02 07/03/17
A Lopez deputy was called to assist a motorist who locked their keys in the car. The vehicle was gone when the deputy arrived.

17-004019 Agency Assistance 17:07:29 07/03/17
A deputy was assigned an Agency Assist. The reporting deputy contacted the reporting agency in reference to a Possible Child Abuse. Investigation continues…

17-004034 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 23:09:02 07/03/17
A Lopez Island deputy was sent to investigate a disturbance near Hummel Lake. Two adult males were located in the area. They apologized for being noisy and were sent on their way. No further action necessary.

July 4, 2017
17-004041 Attempted Suicide 09:39:28 07/04/17
Lopez Island deputies were called to assist a subject who had locked himself in a public restroom and was threatening to harm himself. The subject came out voluntarily and was airlifted to a hospital.

17-004057 Traffic Hazard 18:08:43 07/04/17
A Lopez Island deputy came upon a traffic hazard- a broken down vehicle on a busy road, and stood by until assistance arrived to remove the vehicle from the roadway. No further action was necessary.

17-004060 Traffic Hazard 18:59:14 07/04/17
A vehicle was parked in the 100 block of Main Street Eastsound blocking a lane of traffic. Owners arrived nearly an hour later and issued parking ticket.

17-004063 Runaway Juvenile 20:34:03 07/04/17
A Deputy investigated a juvenile that did not return home. Investigation continues.

July 5, 2017
17-004088 Area Check 02:01:06 07/05/17
Deputies in Friday Harbor received a report of people screaming and yelling. The Deputies discovered that several juveniles in the area were drinking. 10 juveniles were arrested for consuming / possessing alcohol.