Sheriff’s report | May 13-19, 2020

— from San Juan County Sheriff’s Office —

Wednesday, May 13, 2020
20-003448 Fraud 10:56:36 05/13/20
San Juan Deputies were advised of a report of fraud. There is no known suspect at this time.

20-003449 Fraud 11:00:54 05/13/20
San Juan Deputies were advised of a report of fraud. There is no suspect information at this time.

20-003450 Animal at Large 11:19:33 05/13/20
A Lopez Island Deputy was called regarding two dogs running at large. The dogs’ owner was identified and contacted to come pick up them up. The reporting party was happy the dogs were getting home safely, no further action was necessary.

20-003452 Welfare Check 13:16:53 05/13/20
San Juan Deputies were dispatched to a request for a welfare check. An intoxicated male was contacted and found to not need assistance. He was trespassed from the property.

20-003465 Citizen Assist 22:54:09 05/13/20
A San Juan Deputy was dispatched to a Juvenile Problem. A report was made and will be forwarded to the Juvenile Services.

Thursday, May 14, 2020
20-003475 Fraud 12:32:44 05/14/20
A Deputy on Orcas Island was dispatched to a fraud in Eastsound. A report was filed.

20-003477 Fraud 14:00:20 05/14/20
An Orcas Deputy was dispatched to a fraud call at a local business. A report was taken.

20-003480 Welfare Check 15:12:24 05/14/20
Deputies on San Juan Island responded to a welfare check. A report was taken.

20-003494 Domestic Dispute or Assault 21:36:12 05/14/20
Deputies responded to a possible domestic disturbance in Friday Harbor. The disturbance was verbal in nature and the involved parties separated for the night.

Friday, May 15, 2020
20-003503 Fraud 09:36:58 05/15/20
The reporting Deputy was contacted in reference to a Fraud. The caller advised several employees had someone file for unemployment in their names. No suspects or workable leads. Report taken.

20-003504 Fraud 10:41:28 05/15/20
San Juan Deputies were advised of a report of unemployment fraud. The incident was documented and the investigation is ongoing.

20-003506 Fraud 11:12:16 05/15/20
An Orcas Deputy was dispatched to a fraud call at a local business. A report was taken.

20-003510 Fraud 11:26:23 05/15/20
The reporting Deputy was contacted in reference to a Fraud. The caller advised someone had filed unemployment in their name. No suspects or workable leads. Report taken.

20-003511 Fraud 11:42:36 05/15/20
The reporting Deputy was contacted in reference to a Fraud. Caller advised they were contacted and advised someone had applied for unemployment in their name. No suspects or workable leads. Report taken.

20-003519 Fraud 13:57:57 05/15/20
San Juan Deputies were advised of a report of unemployment fraud. The incident was documented and the investigation is ongoing.

20-003520 Fraud 14:16:48 05/15/20
The reporting Deputy was contacted in reference to a Fraud. The caller received a call from their employer advising someone had applied for unemployment in their name. The caller had not filed the claim. No suspects or workable leads. Report taken.

20-003521 Fraud 14:31:57 05/15/20
An Orcas Deputy was dispatched to a fraud call at a local business. A report was taken.

20-003528 Fraud 16:37:42 05/15/20

A Deputy in Eastsound was made aware of a fraudulent scam in which a person’s unemployment benefits were being collected fraudulently by unknown persons. A report was taken.

20-003529 Fraud 16:46:02 05/15/20
An Orcas Deputy was dispatched to a fraud call near Eastsound. A report was taken.

20-003544 Civil Problem 23:59:02 05/15/20
A San Juan Deputy was dispatched to civil dispute later learned to be an order violation. Suspect was arrested for violating the order and also for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and or Drugs.

Saturday, May 16, 2020
20-003545 Welfare Check 04:29:25 05/16/20
A San Juan Deputy was dispatched to a welfare check. The Deputy made contact and transported the patient to the emergency room for further evaluation.

20-003548 Death Investigation 09:04:52
A Deputy on Orcas Island investigated the apparent natural death of an Eastsound resident. An unattended death report was filed.

20-003549 Fraud 09:15:41 05/16/20
San Juan Deputies were advised of an incident of fraud. The caller
had already taken steps to report the incident; a report was generated.

20-003562 Fraud 14:51:01 05/16/20
A Deputy on Orcas Island was dispatched to an unemployment fraud. A report was filed.

20-003563 Animal at Large 14:53:53 05/16/20
A Lopez Island Deputy was called about a dog running at large near Hummel Lake. The dog owner was identified and issued a Dog at Large Warning letter for the incident. The dog returned home.

20-003567 Lost Property 16:34:51 05/16/20
A Lopez Island resident reported a wallet lost or stolen containing identification, cash, and several credit cards. The reporting party called back later saying the wallet had been located intact and no further action or assistance was needed.

20-003569 Theft 17:13:16 05/16/20
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a theft complaint. The victim was contacted and a report taken. The investigation is on-going.

Sunday, May 17, 2020
20-003586 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 14:46:57 05/17/20
A Lopez Island resident reported finding an unknown woman going through their empty roadside mailbox on Sunday afternoon and then driving away. The caller did not recognize either the woman or her car.

20-003588 Fraud 16:18:42 05/17/20
The reporting Deputy was contacted in reference to a Fraud. The caller was informed by their employer that a request for unemployment had been filed in their name. The caller did not file a claim. Report taken.

Monday, May 18, 2020
20-003617 Weapons Offense 09:40:04 05/18/20
Deputies responded to a report of a weapon offense in Friday Harbor. After speaking with several involved parties the suspect was located and arrested for three charges of RCW 9.41.270 Weapons apparently capable of producing bodily harm-Unlawful carrying or handling. Report made.

20-003618 Fraud 09:58:50 05/18/20
The reporting Deputy was contacted in reference to a Fraud. The caller received a letter from the state stating they requested unemployment. The caller had not filed for unemployment. Report taken.

20-003622 Fraud 11:18:04 05/18/20
The Sheriff’s Office was contacted in reference to a Fraud. The caller had been contacted by their employer stating they received notice that the caller applied for unemployment. The caller did not file a claim for unemployment. Report taken.

20-003623 Found Property 11:21:10 05/18/20
A Deputy on Orcas Island was contacted about a credit card that was found in Eastsound. The owner was located the credit card was returned.

20-003624 Trespassing 11:31:13 05/18/20
Caller contacted the Sheriff’s Office in reference to a Trespass. The caller requested that a person be served a Trespass Warning Letter for all their properties. The person was contacted and served with a letter. Report taken.

20-003627 Fraud 11:54:26 05/18/20
The caller contacted the Sheriff’s Office in reference to a Fraud. The caller advised they had been contacted by their employer about filing for unemployment. The caller had not filed for unemployment. Report taken.

20-003628 Fraud 12:14:23 05/18/20
The caller contacted the Sheriff’s Office in reference to a Fraud. The caller advised they received a letter from the state about applying for unemployment. Caller had not applied for unemployment. Report taken.

20-003633 Found Property 14:12:13 05/18/20
The reporting Deputy was contacted in reference to Found Property in Friday Harbor. The caller had located a debit card on his property. Card entered into evidence. Report taken.

20-003638 Fraud 16:09:21 05/18/20
A Lopez Deputy completed a report regarding a fraudulent unemployment claim.

Tuesday, May 19, 2020
20-003655 Fraud 08:56:52 05/19/20
The reporting Deputy was contacted in reference to a Fraud. The caller was contacted by their employer in reference to filing an unemployment claim. The caller had not filed a claim. Report taken.

20-003656 Theft 09:49:05 05/19/20
The reporting Deputy was contacted about a Theft. The caller reported materials and equipment were removed a work site. No suspects or workable leads. Report taken.

20-003657 Fraud 10:07:39 05/19/20
The reporting Deputy was contacted in reference to a Fraud. The caller had been contacted by their previous employer and current employer about an unemployment claim filed in their name. The caller had not filed for unemployment. Report taken.

20-003659 Fraud 11:14:24 05/19/20
The reporting Deputy was contacted in reference to a Fraud. The caller advised they were contacted by their employer about an unemployment claim file in their name. Caller had not filed for unemployment. Report taken.

20-003666 Fraud 15:18:01 05/19/20
A Lopez Island resident reported that he was notified by his employer that a fraudulent unemployment claim had been filed for benefits using his personal identifying information. A report was taken.

20-003668 Fraud 15:21:29 05/19/20
A Deputy was contacted in reference to an unemployment fraud. The caller had been contacted by an employer he used to work for about an unemployment claim filed in their name. The caller had not filed for unemployment. Report taken.

20-003672 Fraud 16:03:15 05/19/20
A Lopez Island resident reported that he was notified by a former employer that a fraudulent unemployment claim had been filed for benefits using his personal information. A report was taken.

20-003679 Noise Complaint /not dogs 20:45:43 05/19/20
A Deputy responded to a Lopez Island residence for a noise complaint. The investigation revealed that the home occupants were having a verbal argument. All involved agreed to quiet down and go to bed for the night. A report was completed.