Sheriff’s Report | May 18 – 24, 2016

May 18, 2016
16-003008 Traffic Stop 07:01:17 05/18/16
This deputy stopped a vehicle in the area of Marguerite Place and within the Town of Friday Harbor; the driver was not wearing her safety belt. Driver was issued a Traffic Infraction for failing to wear safety belt.

16-003009 Civil Problem 07:03:46 05/18/16
A Deputy was dispatched to a civil disagreement. The reporting party was advised to get a restraining order if he would like the Sheriff’s Office to intervene.

16-003012 Court Order Violation 09:12:53 05/18/16
Deputies received call from an Eastsound resident that a violation of a court order occurred. After completing an initial investigation a report will be completed. No further action required.

16-003015 Boating Problem 10:44:40 05/18/16
SJC Sheriff Deputies and US Coast Guard responded to a vessel in distress on the South End of Lopez. Upon arrival it was determined the vessel had taken on too much water to be rendered safe. Vessel assist towed the vessel and US Coast Guard transported the occupants to a safe location.

16-003017 Theft 12:32:07 05/18/16
Deputies were dispatched to an Eastsound residence reference a theft. Deputies conducted a preliminary investigation and will be following up with additional information. No further action required at this time.

16-003022 Citizen Assist 14:27:54 05/18/16
A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a request to assist a citizen with an offensive e-mail message he received. The Deputy talked to the citizen and documented the complaint.

16-003023 Abandoned Vehicle 14:56:56 05/18/16
A Deputy processed a failure to redeem vehicle from impound. Registered owner of vehicle was issued a traffic infraction.

16-003024 Assault – Aggravated 15:08:00 05/18/16
A Deputy contacted parties at the Sheriff’s station in Friday Harbor reference an alleged assault that had occurred approximately 30 minutes prior. Case closed after investigation.

16-003025 Accident-NonInj 15:34:15 05/18/16
A Deputy, while investigating a minor vehicle collision in the parking lot of the Peace Island Medical Center, arrested the driver of the at-fault vehicle for DUI Drugs.

16-003028 Litter/Pollution/Public Health 17:50:25 05/18/16
Deputies investigated illegal dumping on Roche Harbor Road at Hillview Terrace. The Sheriff’s Office requests anyone that might have witnessed this to call the Sheriff’s Office.

16-003031 Noise Complaint /not dogs 22:35:00 05/18/16
A Lopez Island deputy was sent to investigate a noise complaint. A car stereo was playing loudly from a vehicle parked near Lopez Village. The vehicle departed before the deputy arrived. No further action.

May 19, 2016
16-003039 Malicious Mischief 10:43:04 05/19/16
A victim came to the Sheriff’s Office to report damage to the hood of his vehicle. No suspects or further information at this time.

16-003041 Welfare Check 12:00:32 05/19/16
A Deputy was dispatched to a welfare check of a lost child in Friday Harbor. The child was reunited with their parents. Settled by Contact.

16-003046 Abandoned Vehicle 14:26:18 05/19/16
This deputy responded to the 400 block Price Street reference and abandoned vehicle. Vehicle was ticketed for parking in excess of 72 hours and tagged for impound.

16-003048 Litter/Pollution/Public Health 17:04:16 05/19/16
A Friday Harbor resident reported what they felt was illegal dumping in a town trash bin. The suspect was located. He had dumped a 5 gallon bucket of recycling into the town recycling bin. He was advised to take his recycling to the county dump in the future.

16-003056 Accident-Injury, Traffic 22:05:51 05/19/16
A Lopez deputy was dispatched for a single vehicle collision on Mud Bay Road. An investigation showed the driver ran off the road due to a combination of speed and alcohol consumption. The driver was arrested and cited for driving under the influence.

May 20, 2016
16-003072 Traffic Stop 12:12:24 05/20/16
A Deputy initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 400 block of Spring Street for failing to wear safety belt. Driver had been previously warned for the same violation on April of this year. Driver was issued a traffic infraction for fail to wear safety belt.

16-003076 Welfare Check 13:46:53 05/20/16
A 3 year old child was found walking on a street. A check of the neighborhood located the distraught father, who thought his daughter was sleeping in the house. The child was re-united with the father.

16-003077 Accident-NonInj 14:06:47 05/20/16
A Deputy responded to a two vehicle collision in the area of the 800 Block of Mullis Street. Driver of the at fault vehicle was issued a traffic infraction of operate a motor vehicle without insurance. Police Traffic Collision Report was completed.

16-003078 Traffic Stop 15:19:03 05/20/16
A Deputy initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 500 block of Guard Street for failing to wear safety belt. Driver was issued a traffic infraction for fail to wear safety belt and no valid operator’s license with ID.

16-003084 Civil Problem 17:47:22 05/20/16
A Lopez deputy was called to mediate a civil dispute between landlord and tenant. Both were referred to state landlord tenant laws.

16-003099 Court Order Violation 22:09:49 05/20/16
A SJC Sheriff Deputy gave a female a courtesy ride to an Eastsound location. The Deputy had prior knowledge the female had alcohol restrictions. The female had an odor of intoxicants. She refused to provide a sample of her breath which violated her probation restriction.

May 21, 2016
16-003109 Traffic Stop 02:14:49 05/21/16
A SJC Sheriff Deputy attempted a traffic stop on Orcas Island. The driver fled the vehicle. The deputy was able to identify the driver. The vehicle was impounded. The driver was later contacted and issued citations for Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer and Failure to Obey a Police Officer.

16-003122 Accident-NonInj 19:37:04 05/21/16
Lopez deputies were dispatched to a single vehicle rollover collision on Mud Bay Road. Driver and passenger were uninjured and the investigation showed the collision was caused by wet road conditions.

May 23, 2016
16-003147 Domestic Dispute or Assault 09:07:48 05/23/16
Friday Harbor deputies responded to a domestic dispute in town. The parties were contacted and it was determined to be an over-medication issue. The person was taken to the ER for evaluation and treatment.

16-003154 Accident-HitRun 12:55:56 05/23/16
A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a hit and run in the 300 block of Argyle Ave. The victim reported that someone backed into his parked vehicle. The Deputy obtained video of the incident. This case is still under investigation.

16-003158 Civil Problem 15:29:12 05/23/16
RP complaining about OPALCO vehicles doing work on their lines.

16-003159 Accident-HitRun 16:00:25 05/23/16
A Lopez deputy was dispatched for a hit and run collision which occurred months prior. No suspect information.

16-003160 Accident-HitRun 16:14:14 05/23/16
A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a hit and run to a parked vehicle that had been parked on Blair Ave by the Middle School. Currently there are no suspects.

16-003162 Animal Bite 17:04:21 05/23/16
Reporting deputy was dispatched to the San Juan Island area in reference to a Dog Bite. The reporting deputy arrived and contacted the dog owner. Information was taken and the owner was advised to quarantine his dog. The victim was contacted. No enforcement action at this time.

16-003164 Animal at Large 17:27:40 05/23/16
A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a dog that was found at large by the reporting party. The Deputy observed that the older female black lab did not have any tags or anything that would have indicated who the owner was. The dog was taken to the animal shelter.

16-003166 Accident-Injury, Traffic 20:27:42 05/23/16
A Friday Harbor resident was found in the bushes after driving his scooter off the roadway in the area of 8500 Roche Harbor Rd. in Friday Harbor. The driver of the scooter was found to be driving under the influence and arrested.

May 24, 2016
16-003172 Accident-HitRun 10:10:43 05/24/16
A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a hit and run. It was reported that an unknown vehicle hit the victim’s vehicle in the parking lot and did not leave a note. Currently there are no suspects.

16-003180 Traffic Stop 14:37:51 05/24/16
A Deputy initiated a traffic stop in Friday Harbor on a driver who was issued infractions for seat belt fail to wear and no proof of insurance.

16-003181 Unwanted Person 15:23:28 05/24/16
A Deputy was dispatched to an Unwanted person in Friday Harbor. The individual had left before deputies arrival. No further.