Sheriffs Report | May 11 – 17, 2016

May 11, 2016
16-002825 Traffic Stop 07:18:58 05/11/16
A deputy stopped a vehicle in the 90 block of Second Street for failing to wear his safety belt. Driver was given a Traffic Infraction.

16-002830 Traffic Stop 12:35:20 05/11/16
A Deputy initiated a traffic stop in Friday Harbor and the driver was issued an infractions for Negligent Driving in the Second Degree, No proof of insurance and warned for no seat belt.

16-002839 Assault – Aggravated 19:50:35 05/11/16
A 45 year old Lopez Island man was arrested for Assault II-DV and Assault IV-DV after a domestic disturbance at his residence. He was lodged in jail pending a Court appearance. The investigation is ongoing.

16-002840 Wanted Person 20:07:55 05/11/16
Orcas Deputies located a felony wanted subject at an Eastsound address. The subject was placed under arrest and taken to jail.

May 12, 2016
16-002846 Citizen Dispute 10:28:02 05/12/16
A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a citizen dispute. The Deputy talked with both parties involved to try and resolve the issue.

16-002847 Lost Property 10:41:25 05/12/16
An Eastsound resident reported her purse being stolen from a business. The suspect is unknown at this time.

16-002850 Recovered Stolen Property 13:47:13 05/12/16
A person called to say they had located their stolen sailing pram tied to a dock in Eastsound. The boat was recovered, and the investigation of who took it continues.

May 13, 2016
16-002881 Abandoned Vehicle 15:22:54 05/13/16
A Deputy responded to Linder Street in Friday Harbor, reference a possible abandoned vehicle. Vehicle had a note on the dash stating it was disabled and they were making arrangements to move it.

16-002898 DUI 22:57:17 05/13/16
A Deputy in Friday Harbor conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle. The investigation showed that the driver was under the influence of alcohol and was arrested for DUI. The driver was later released with a citation.

16-002899 Citizen Dispute 22:58:31 05/13/16
Reporting Party states a male subject spit on his truck while it was parked in
Friday Harbor

May 14, 2016
16-002902 Traffic Stop 01:54:59 05/14/16
A SJC Sheriff Deputy performed a traffic stop in Eastsound on a driver for driving outside their respected lane. The deputy determined there was probable cause to believe the driver was under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested, processed and released with a promise to appear.

16-002906 Found Property 09:56:38 05/14/16
Complainant arrived at Dispatch with the listed cell phone. He states he found the phone on the ground near Lime Kiln State Park, near the south border with the neighboring land trust property.

16-002919 Vicious Animal 14:36:00 05/14/16
Deputies responded to a dog biting another dog at an Eastsound residence. The injuries were very minor. The dog owner wanted the other dog owner educated on county ordinances only at this time. A report was taken.

16-002922 Weapons Offense 16:07:23 05/14/16
A Lopez Island deputy responded to the gravel pit on regarding a noise complaint about gunfire or fireworks. Upon arrival some skeet shooters were on their way out. No further action necessary.

16-002933 Domestic Dispute or Assault 19:56:57 05/14/16
Deputies responded to a reported domestic in Friday Harbor. We contacted a mother, daughter and their female roommate. Alcohol was involved in a loud 3 way argument. There was no evidence of physical violence. The parties agreed to separate for the evening to calm down.

May 15, 2016
16-002948 Assault – Aggravated 13:07:03 05/15/16
In Friday Harbor witnesses reported an assault. I arrived and the victim was reluctant to give details, only agreeing with what the witness said. The suspect was identified and deputies checked the area for him. Deputies will continue to search for the suspect and arrest him for Assault.

16-002950 Theft 14:02:01 05/15/16
Deputies were dispatched to the Friday Harbor drug store for a shoplifter. The subject also had a $500 local warrant and was taken into custody, pending court on Monday and issued a citation for the shoplift.

16-002953 Welfare Check 16:24:31 05/15/16
The reporting deputy was dispatched to a Welfare check in the Friday Harbor area. The deputy contacted the involved parties. One of the involved parties was given a Trespass warning.

16-002955 Area Check 18:43:20 05/15/16
A SJC Deputy arrested a female in Eastsound who had a local warrant. The female was able to post bail. She was released with a promise to appear in court.

May 16, 2016
16-002970 Communications Problem 11:48:14 05/16/16
A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a citizen that has been illegally recording the reporting party. This case is still under investigation.

16-002972 Animal at Large 11:59:41 05/16/16
A San Juan Island resident reported a neighbor allowing his dog to run loose and attacking her dog. I contacted the dog owner and issued him a warning letter for the violation. The dog owner was compliant and admitted to the violation. This occurred in the area of Mt. Finlayson near Cape San Juan.

16-002974 Communications Problem 13:46:22 05/16/16
A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a fraud. It was reported that someone contacted the reporting party on the phone and tried to scam this person into sending her some money. The reporting party did not send any money.

16-002975 Area Check 14:07:04 05/16/16
Deputies while on patrol identified a wanted person in the Eastsound area. Deputies contacted and took the subject into custody. The subject posted bail and was released without incident. No further action was required.

16-002981 Wanted Person 19:03:21 05/16/16
A SJC Deputy learned that a male walking in Eastsound had two felony warrants for his arrest. The deputy made contact with the male and affected an arrest. The male was transported to Friday Harbor and booked into jail.

16-002983 Domestic Dispute or Assault 19:32:58 05/16/16
Deputies responded to an Eastsound residence reference a domestic violence. When Deputies arrived they separated both parties. A report was completed.

May 17, 2016
16-002989 Traffic Stop 07:43:22 05/17/16
A Deputy initiated a traffic stop in Friday Harbor and the driver was issued an infraction for fail to wear seat belt and warned for expired vehicle registration.

16-002997 Theft 15:41:01 05/17/16
A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a theft of a bike. There are no suspects in the case.

16-002998 Fraud 15:50:05 05/17/16
A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of an identity theft. The victim reported that he had several unauthorized transactions on his credit card. There are no suspects at this time.

16-002999 Unconscious 17:08:50 05/17/16
Deputies were dispatched to an Eastsound address on a death investigation. There were no signs of foul play. The Coroner was called and responded. A report was taken.

16-003003 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 21:08:39 05/17/16
The reporting deputy was dispatched to the Friday Harbor area in reference to a Suspicious Circumstance. The reporting deputy arrived and observed a couple in verbal argument. The parties were contacted and one agreed to go to another location. No enforcement action needed.