Sheriff’s Report | March 18 – 25, 2026

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

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18
26-001518 Wanted Person 09:19:33 03/18/26
Deputies on San Juan Island arrested an individual with an outstanding Department of Corrections (DOC) felony warrant for escape community custody. The subject was booked into jail.

26-001528 Animal Bite 16:07:09 03/18/26
A San Juan County Deputy responded to an animal bite call. The victim, a delivery driver, was attacked by two dogs. Multiple wounds necessitated a hospital visit. A citation for Public Nuisance under the county dog code was issued and a hearing for dangerous dog designation will be held.

26-001531 Animal at Large 17:26:13 03/18/26
Lopez Island Deputies were dispatched to a report of a wild turkey exchanging terms with a flock of sheep from a roadside low-lying stretch of land. Negotiations took place, and the turkey relocated to a protected grassland.

THURSDAY, MARCH 19
26-001557 Harassment 16:49:41 03/19/26
A San Juan Island Deputy responded to a report of harassment involving children. The Deputy spoke with the parties and took down their respective accounts of what happened. The incident was documented.

26-001558 Threats 17:49:22 03/19/26
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a report of threats near Eastsound. The reporting party was contacted, and the investigation is still ongoing.

26-001559 Found Property 21:23:32 03/19/26
A San Juan Island Deputy took possession of found property, a wallet turned in by a local resident. An effort was made to contact the owner of the black wallet before the Deputy had to check it into evidence for safekeeping.

FRIDAY, MARCH 20
26-001565 Trespassing 12:56:53 03/20/26
Deputies were notified of a trespassing incident on Decatur. The event is unfounded, as documents were legally posted regarding a recent foreclosure and transfer of ownership.

26-001567 Domestic Dispute or Assault 14:13:31 03/20/26
A Lopez Deputy responded to a report of an unusual verbal exchange between two adult siblings at the grocery store. The incident was documented.

26-001569 Harassment 15:30:49 03/20/26
A San Juan Island Deputy received a report of harassment. A local man approached the reporting party’s car and provided his opinion about her driving behavior. She reported it was an uncomfortable interaction. The man was encouraged to report future driving concerns to the Sheriff’s Office.

26-001571 Burglary – Residential 15:35:53 03/20/26
A Deputy on Orcas Island took a report of a residential burglary on Shaw Island. The homeowner reported the items that were missing, and the incident was documented.

26-001572 Citizen Assist 16:03:20 03/20/26
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a citizen needing assistance with filing a protection order. The Deputy learned that no crime was committed and provided the citizen with resources and documented the incident.

26-001574 Citizen Assist 17:34:30 03/20/26
A San Juan Island Deputy met with a resident who wanted to trespass a live-in family member from her home due to safety concerns. The resident was advised to apply for a protection order and was given information about Safe San Juans to help.

26-001580 Unwanted Person 23:25:15 03/20/26
San Juan Deputies responded to a report of an unwanted person. An individual was arrested for burglary in the first degree – DV, assault in the fourth degree – DV, DUI, and obstructing a law enforcement officer.

SATURDAY, MARCH 21
26-001591 Accident-NonInj 17:26:00 03/21/26
Deputies on Orcas Island responded to a motor vehicle accident on Orcas Road. The driver was arrested for DUI and issued an infraction for driving with wheels off the roadway.

26-001594 DUI 19:32:45 03/21/26
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of a DUI. The vehicle was located and the driver was arrested for DUI. The vehicle was impounded as evidence.

SUNDAY, MARCH 22
26-001602 Parking Problem 13:56:36 03/22/26
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a parking problem near West Beach. The Deputy learned that someone dumped a sailboat on the reporting party’s property. The Deputy was able to identify the owner of the sailboat and arrangements are being made to move the boat. The incident was documented.

26-001608 Burglary – Residential 17:06:26 03/22/26
Deputies on Orcas Island responded to a report of a residential burglary in the Raccoon Point area. Deputies searched the residence to find the home unoccupied. The homeowners confirmed nothing was taken and incident was documented.

MONDAY, MARCH 23
26-001620 Domestic Dispute or Assault 16:29:26 03/23/26
Lopez Island Deputies were dispatched to a Domestic Call. An investigation was conducted, and the incident was determined to be a civil matter. A report was taken.

TUESDAY, MARCH 24
26-001632 Unwanted Person 14:46:54 03/24/26
A Deputy on San Juan Island received a request to trespass a citizen from a property. The Deputy contacted the citizen and issued a trespass warning letter.