Sheriff’s Report | March 8 – 14, 2023

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

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8
23-001591 Malicious Mischief 11:30:05 03/08/23
A Lopez Deputy responded when a public park bench was moved approximately 300 feet. A park volunteer moved it back to its original place. The bench was undamaged.

THURSDAY, MARCH 9
23-001605 Abandoned Vehicle 09:15:02 03/09/23
A Deputy received a Failure to Redeem packet from a local tow company. The registered owner failed to redeem a vehicle which had been impounded. The registered owner received an infraction for Littering/
Abandoned Vehicle. Report taken.

23-001606 Abandoned Vehicle 10:00:00 03/09/23
A Deputy received a Failure to Redeem packet from a local tow company. The registered owner failed to claim an impounded vehicle. The registered owner was given an infraction for Littering/ Abandoned Vehicle. Report taken.

23-001610 Accident-HitRun 13:07:53 03/09/23
A San Juan Deputy took a report of a hit and run collision. A driver left the road and struck a mailbox before fleeing the area without leaving their contact information at the scene. Deputies learned there was video surveillance footage of the area and are working to identify the suspect.

23-001611 Court Order Violation 13:20:04 03/09/23
A Deputy on San Juan Island received a report of an order violation. The case was sent to the Prosecutors office for review.

23-001612 Found Property 13:24:07 03/09/23
A Deputy received a Found Item. The item was entered into evidence after attempts to contact the owner failed. Report taken.

23-001626 DUI 22:43:35 03/09/23
A Deputy responded to a report of a possible drunk driver that had struck another vehicle and fled the scene. Further investigation revealed probable cause to believe the driver had committed the crimes of Reckless Driving and Hit and Run on an unattended vehicle. The driver was cited.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10
23-001635 Animal at Large 14:52:55 03/10/23
A Deputy was dispatched to a Dog at Large in the San Juan Island area. The Deputy checked the area and spoke with the person calling. Report taken.

23-001641 Agency Assistance 19:03:43 03/10/23
Deputies on San Juan Island were dispatched to an agency assist at the hospital. A report was taken.

THURSDAY, MARCH 11
23-001655 Abandoned Vehicle 16:08:34 03/11/23
An Orcas Deputy observed a truck towing a travel trailer abandoned on the side of Orcas Road. The owner has done this in the past and has also left it on private property without permission. This is an ongoing issue that is being addressed.

23-001657 Traffic Violation 17:04:35 03/11/23
Lopez Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a driver who had a suspended license. The driver was arrested and booked into jail for driving with a suspended license and operating a vehicle without an ignition interlock device.

23-001664 Trouble Unknown 19:40:26 03/11/23
A Lopez Deputy responded to a local music venue during a rock concert following a 911 hang up call. The Deputy found no emergency, as it was likely a pocket dial from someone rocking out too hard.

23-001669 Runaway Juvenile 23:01:22 03/11/23
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of a runaway juvenile from Orcas Island. Two juveniles had lied to their guardians about where they were staying and were transported back to Orcas Island via a Sheriff’s Office patrol boat.

23-001671 Accident-NonInj 23:33:43 03/11/23
A Deputy on San Juan Island was dispatched to a report of a single vehicle accident. The driver was taken into custody for DUI.

FRIDAY, MARCH 12
23-001673 Traffic Violation 05:18:41 03/12/23
A San Juan Deputy stopped a vehicle for expired registration and failure to transfer title. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence and minor in possession of alcohol. The driver was booked into jail.

23-001675 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 10:03:37 03/12/23
A Deputy on Orcas responded to a suspicious call near Rosario. The reporting party was advised to call into dispatch, right away, if the suspicious circumstance happened again.

23-001677 Litter/Pollution/Public Health 10:55:27 03/12/23
A complaint of odors coming through the walls from a neighboring office in Friday Harbor has been referred to the Town of Friday Harbor for possible civil action.

23-001685 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 16:32:54 03/12/23
Deputies on Orcas Island responded to a suspicious circumstance call. The complaint was determined to be unfounded.

23-001688 Welfare Check 19:17:45 03/12/23
Deputies on San Juan responded to a welfare check in Friday Harbor. An individual went for a walk and their phone was turned off. It was believed that they might be at a hotel in Friday Harbor. Deputies were unable to locate the individual that evening and would continue efforts in the morning.

23-001691 Domestic Dispute or Assault 01:14:19 03/13/23
Deputies on San Juan responded to a domestic incident in Friday Harbor. After an investigation, it was determined that no crime had been committed. A report was completed.

SATURDAY, MARCH 13
23-001694 Citizen Assist 09:24:30 03/13/23
An Orcas Deputy was contacted by a citizen requesting a subject be trespassed from his property. A trespass warning letter was completed. An attempt is being made to locate and serve the suspect.

23-001696 Trespassing 09:52:24 03/13/23
An Orcas Deputy responded to the public library who had requested a person to be trespassed from the facility.

23-001701 Court Order Violation 13:20:02 03/13/23
A Friday Harbor woman reported a violation of an anti-harassment order by her neighbor. Investigation continues.

23-001705 Harassment 15:57:33 03/13/23
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to the Friday Harbor High School because of a reported incident. An investigation is ongoing.

23-001710 Area Check 21:25:49 03/13/23
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to an anonymous individual’s report of people sleeping in their broken-down vehicle, which was in a parking lot. The Deputy arrived on scene and helped the couple push their vehicle to street parking, out of the parking lot, to wait for a tow.

SUNDAY, MARCH 14
23-001713 Parking Problem 08:06:04 03/14/23
An Orcas Deputy responded to a parking problem at the Orcas Park & Ride. The vehicles registrations were ran. An attempt to contact the registered owners was done. Public Works was notified of the problem.