Sheriff’s Report | March 4 – 10, 2020

— from San Juan County Sheriff’s Office —

Wednesday, March 4, 2020
20-001638 Traffic Hazard 08:19:40 03/04/20
A San Juan Deputy was dispatched to a traffic hazard. The Deputy arrived and observed a vehicle which left the roadway and struck a small tree. The driver was issued an infraction for wheels off roadway.

20-001640 Unsecure Premise 09:04:55 03/04/20
A Lopez Island Deputy was sent to investigate an unsecured residence. The house was cleared and found to be apparently undisturbed. A note was left for the owner, and the home was secured.

20-001645 Theft 12:03:47 03/04/20
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of a theft. A report was made.

20-001652 Welfare Check 16:38:00 03/04/20
An Orcas Deputy responded to a welfare check in the Olga area. The person was contacted and everything was fine.

20-001653 Controlled Substance Problem 16:46:28 03/04/20
A Deputy on San Juan investigated a possible violation of the uniform controlled substance act. A report and Probable Cause statement was completed and forwarded to the Prosecutor’s Office.

20-001654 Controlled Substance Problem 16:47:46 03/04/20
A Deputy on San Juan investigated a possible violation of the uniform controlled substance act. A report and Probable Cause statement was completed and forwarded to the Prosecutor’s Office.

Thursday, March 5, 2020
20-001662 Communications Problem 09:50:31 03/05/20
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of a sexual assault. The investigation is ongoing.

20-001663 Fraud 10:14:40 03/05/20
A Deputy took a report of an apparent Fraud. The victim lives on Orcas Island. She discovered fraudulent charges on her Debit card through the “Lyft” app. An investigation is ongoing.

20-001665 Traffic Hazard 10:32:45 03/05/20
A Deputy on San Juan responded to a report of a traffic hazard. The incident was unfounded.

20-001666 Accident-HitRun 10:38:33 03/05/20
A Deputy on San Juan responded to a report of a hit and run. Suspect vehicle is known and the case is currently under investigation.

20-001667 Trespassing 10:44:46 03/05/20
A Deputy on San Juan took a report of a trespassing and illegal dumping complaint. The suspect is known and will be contacted.

20-001669 Unwanted Person 12:14:35 03/05/20
A Deputy responded to a report of an unwanted person. The parties were contacted and the issue was resolved.

20-001671 DUI 12:40:24 03/05/20
A Deputy on Orcas Island was dispatched to a report of an intoxicated driver in Eastsound. The vehicle was located and the driver was arrested for DUI.

20-001675 Citizen Dispute 14:06:21 03/05/20
A Lopez Deputy documented an ongoing civil dispute involving several members of the community.

20-001677 Noise Complaint /not dogs 16:43:29 03/05/20
An Orcas Deputy responded to a noise complaint in the Rosario area. It was explained to the reporting party that it was in regulations until 10 p.m.

20-001678 Parking Problem 17:59:22 03/05/20
A Deputy on San Juan responded to a parking problem. The vehicle was gone on arrival.

20-001688 Harassment 12:38:12 03/06/20
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of harassment. A report
was made.

Friday, March 6, 2020
20-001689 Citizen Assist 12:43:22 03/06/20
A Deputy on San Juan took a report of an ATV being driven on public roadways. Due to it being illegal in San Juan County for an ATV (licensed or not) to be driven on public roadways, traffic enforcement will be conducted in the area.

20-001690 Sick or Injured Animal 13:11:21 03/06/20
A Deputy on San Juan responded to a dog in a vehicle, with the windows open partially. The outside temperature was 46 degrees at the time. The Deputy was unable to locate the vehicle.

20-001695 Theft 15:12:31 03/06/20
An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched to a theft in Eastsound. A theft report was filed.

20-001696 Accident-HitRun 15:16:11 03/06/20 A
A Deputy took a report of a hit and run. There is no suspect vehicle at this time. The incident was documented for insurance purposes.

20-001697 Domestic Dispute or Assault 15:27:40 03/06/20
Deputies on Orcas Island responded to a dispute. The involved parties were contacted and an investigation commenced. Two of the four involved parties were issued trespass warnings.

20-001699 Custodial Interference 16:26:22 03/06/20
A Deputy on San Juan responded to a report of custodial interference. The incident was unfounded.

20-001700 Assault – Body Force 17:09:59 03/06/20
Deputies were dispatched to a report of a possible Assault. A report was taken.

20-001702 Information Report 18:34:36 03/06/20
A Deputy on San Juan took a report of a vehicle coming within “four inches” of another vehicle.

20-001707 Welfare Check 20:24:24 03/06/20
Orcas Deputies were dispatched to a welfare check near Eastsound. The person contacted the reporting party and everything was fine.

20-001711 Theft 20:52:42 03/06/20
A Deputy on Orcas Island took a theft of fuel report.

Saturday, March 7, 2020
20-001715 Domestic Dispute or Assault 09:21:36 03/07/20
A San Juan Deputy responded to a domestic call. A report was made.

20-001720 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 11:59:50 03/07/20
A Deputy took a report of a suspicious note left on a vehicle. It is unknown who left the note at this time.

20-001722 Accident-HitRun 13:19:46 03/07/20
An Orcas Deputy responded to a report of a hit and run traffic collision in Eastsound. All parties were located and interviewed. A report was taken.

20-001725 Accident-Injury, Traffic 14:21:36 03/07/20
Deputies on San Juan responded to a single vehicle collision into a building. The driver was suspected DUI and a warrant was granted for the driver’s blood. The driver was issued an infraction for open alcohol container and driving with wheels off roadway. Case is pending results.

20-001727 Citizen Assist 16:34:54 03/07/20
An Orcas Deputy was dispatched to a citizen assist in Eastsound. Information was given to the reporting party about their options.

20-001730 Area Check 20:26:04 03/07/20
An Orcas Deputy conducted an area check near the ferry landing. There was a report of a possibly abandoned vehicle. The owner of the vehicle was identified and the name was given to the property owner.

Sunday, March 8, 2015
20-001732 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 00:45:23 03/08/20
A Deputy on San Juan responded to a report of a suspicious person. The subject was contacted and advised to stay off private property.

20-001734 Domestic Dispute or Assault 10:02:49 03/08/20
Deputies on Orcas Island responded to a domestic dispute. The involved parties were contacted. It was determined no crime had occurred. An informational report was taken.

20-001735 Unwanted Person 12:05:02 03/08/20
A Deputy on San Juan responded to a report of vagrancy. The subject was asked to leave the private property and left without incident.

20-001736 Theft 12:20:18 03/08/20
A Deputy on San Juan responded to a report of a bicycle theft. The bicycle was recovered a ways away dumped in some bushes.

20-001745 Court Order Violation 15:58:58 03/08/20
A Deputy responded to a report of an order violation. The investigation found there was no law violation.

20-001746 Traffic Hazard 16:20:39 03/08/20
Orcas Deputies responded to multiple vehicles off the road way near the top of Mt. Constitution. All vehicles were recovered safely and there were no injuries.

20-001747 County Property Damage 18:45:04 03/08/20
A Deputy on Orcas Island was involved in a single vehicle collision which resulted in minor damage to the push bumper of a patrol vehicle.

20-001748 Burn Investigation 18:46:34 03/08/20
An Orcas Deputy was dispatched to an agency assist in Eastsound. Everything was deemed to be OK and they cleared without incident.

Monday, March 9, 2020
20-001756 Wanted Person 10:35:50 03/09/20
A Lopez Island man was taken into custody when he failed to surrender as ordered by the court to begin serving a sentence. He was arrested without incident and transported to Friday Harbor on a new charge of bail jumping.

20-001764 Wanted Person 14:12:51 03/09/20
A Deputy on San Juan took custody of a wanted person who was booked into jail on a felony warrant.

20-001778 Court Order Violation 19:44:37 03/09/20
Deputies on San Juan were dispatched to a report of an order violation. The suspect was contacted and arrested for violating anti-harassment order, disorderly conduct and minor in possession of alcohol.

20-001780 Harassment 20:48:49 03/09/20
A Deputy was dispatched to a report of Harassment. The suspect was already in custody for other charges. They were additionally arrested for Unlawful Imprisonment and Assault 4th Degree.

20-001784 Trespassing 00:51:12 03/10/20
An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched to an area check at a local business. A subject was discovered sleeping inside the business and was subsequently arrested for trespassing. A report was taken.

Tuesday, March 10, 2020
20-001785 Malicious Mischief 08:37:41 03/10/20
A Deputy responded to a break-in at a non-residential building in Eastsound. It was discovered the suspect(s) kicked in the door to gain entry. The case is under investigation.

20-001787 Welfare Check 10:05:38 03/10/20
Deputies responded to a welfare check in Friday Harbor. The involved person was located and indicated to the Deputies that he was doing well. Informational report completed.

20-001789 Found Property 12:16:51 03/10/20
A Deputy responded to a found property report. An owner was not able to be located and the property was submitted into the property and evidence room per policy. Report made.

20-001790 Communications Problem 12:22:31 03/10/20
A Deputy responded to a report of a communications issue in Friday Harbor. Upon speaking with the caller it was found to be an attempted Fraud from an out of state address and no loss was incurred. Report made. No further investigation.