Sheriff’s Report | May 15 – 21, 2024

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

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15
24-002823 Agency Assistance 12:05:19 05/15/24
A San Juan Deputy took a referral from Adult Protective Services regarding a case of fraud. The victim was contacted and found to have incurred no loss in the matter. No suspect information is available. A report was generated.

24-002825 Theft 13:02:18 05/15/24
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of shoplifting in Friday Harbor. A patron had stolen jewelry from a local shop. The reporting party knew the location of the suspect and Deputies detained them. The stolen item was recovered, and the suspect was issued a criminal citation.

24-002835 Vicious Animal 16:22:24 05/15/24
A Deputy responded to a report of two loose dogs that chased and killed several ducks on another property. The owners of the dogs were identified. The owners of the ducks and dogs agreed to handle the situation in a civil manner. An informational report was written.

24-002837 Agency Assistance 18:21:13 05/15/24
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to an agency assist regarding a missing person. The person was not located. The information was provided to the Sheriff’s Deputies and Washington State Parks Rangers.

24-002840 Trespassing 20:19:04 05/15/24
A Lopez Island Deputy was dispatched to a trespassing complaint on a private beach. The investigation is ongoing.

THURSDAY, MAY 16
24-002843 Child Abuse or Neglect 11:00:35 05/16/24
A Deputy was dispatched to a Child Abuse call in the Friday Harbor area. The Deputy contacted the people involved. The incident revolved around disciplining a child. No crime observed but incident referred to another agency. Report taken.

24-002844 Boating Problem 11:01:13 05/16/24
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a boating problem on the 800 block of Deer Harbor Rd. Owners of a boat dragging anchor were contacted and the problem was rectified.

24-002850 Theft 13:31:11 05/16/24
A Deputy was dispatched to a Theft in the Friday Harbor area. It was reported that medication had been taken from a secured location. Report taken.

24-002856 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 15:50:41 05/16/24
A Deputy responded to a report of a suspicious item located in the woods near a public access trail. The item had been in the location for a long time and was severely weathered. Further investigation lead to the discovery that the item was a graphite battery and did not pose a hazard.

FRIDAY, MAY 17
24-002872 Wanted Person 22:11:30 05/17/24
Deputies on Orcas Island received information on the whereabouts of a wanted person with a local warrant. Deputies responded to the address in the daylight hours on 05/18/2024, located the subject and arrested him without incident. The subject was booked into San Juan County Jail.

24-002874 Citizen Dispute 23:32:32 05/17/24
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of a bar fight. The victim was saved from serious injury by an employee. This investigation is ongoing.

24-002875 Domestic Dispute or Assault 23:50:00 05/17/24
A Lopez Deputy received a report of an individual putting inappropriate nonconsensual bumper stickers on another person’s vehicle in a ferry line. Washington State Patrol and Anacortes PD responded and gave a strict warning to the bumper sticker culprit.

SATURDAY, MAY 18
24-002887 Welfare Check 21:47:32 05/18/24
A Lopez Deputy responded to a report of an individual experiencing a mental health crisis. A report was written and referred to Compass Health.

SUNDAY, MAY 19
24-002912 Accident-NonInj 18:40:58 05/19/24
A Deputy on San Juan responded to a two vehicle accident in a parking lot. The driver of one vehicle was stopped in the parking lot. The driver of the second car reversed without looking behind them, colliding into the stopped vehicle. The parties exchanged information. A report was completed.

24-002916 Mental Health 22:34:06 05/19/24
A Lopez Island Deputy was dispatched to a call regarding an individual experiencing a mental health issue. The individual was seeing people who were not actually there. The officer helped clear the home to assure there was no one inside and provided resources. The incident was documented.

MONDAY, MAY 20
24-002927 Theft 14:07:11 05/20/24
A Deputy on Orcas responded to a possible theft. After an investigation, it was found that the items had been moved by a family member.

24-002934 Weapon Safekeeping 17:25:53 05/20/24
A Deputy on San Juan Island took a rifle from a citizen who wanted it held for another person who had requested that we hold it for safekeeping. The rifle was booked into evidence for safekeeping.

24-002935 Wanted Person 17:49:02 05/20/24
Deputies on San Juan Island took a female into custody on an outstanding warrant. The female was booked into the San Juan County Jail. A report was completed.

24-002940 Citizen Assist 20:22:14 05/20/24
A Deputy on San Juan Island took a report from a citizen. They wanted to report arguments that had been occurring between people in town. An informational report was completed.

24-002941 Found Property 21:57:41 05/20/24
A Deputy on San Juan Island submitted an item into evidence as found property. The camera lens accessory was turned into the Sheriff’s Office after being turned in to another business. A report was completed.

TUESDAY, MAY 21
24-002944 Agency Assistance 07:58:33 05/21/24
Lopez Island Deputies responded with a Designated Crisis Responder (DCR) from Compass Health to a residence to assist with a mental health evaluation. The individual was contacted and appeared in good health. He refused services, and no further action was taken. The incident was documented.