Sheriff’s report | May 20-26, 2020

— from San Juan County Sheriff’s Office —

Wednesday, May 20, 2020
20-003683 Fraud 08:16:42 05/20/20
San Juan Deputies were advised of a fraudulent unemployment claim. The incident was documented.

20-003685 Fraud 09:13:58 05/20/20
San Juan Deputies were advised of a fraudulent unemployment claim. The incident was documented.

20-003686 Fraud 09:43:32 05/20/20
A Lopez Island resident reported that their employer notified them that a fraudulent unemployment claim had been filed using their personal identifying information.

20-003687 Fraud 09:46:55 05/20/20
San Juan Deputies were advised of a fraudulent unemployment claim. The incident was documented.

20-003688 Fraud 09:50:05 05/20/20
San Juan Deputies were advised of a fraudulent unemployment claim. The incident was documented.

20-003689 Fraud 09:56:13 05/20/20
San Juan Deputies were advised of a fraudulent unemployment claim. The incident was documented.

20-003695 Fraud 13:02:03 05/20/20
San Juan Deputies were advised of a fraudulent unemployment claim. The incident was documented.

20-003697 Fraud 13:45:12 05/20/20
San Juan Deputies were advised of a fraudulent unemployment claim. The incident was documented.

20-003698 Fraud 13:53:08 05/20/20
San Juan Deputies were advised of a fraudulent unemployment claim. The incident was documented.

20-003699 Fraud 13:56:55 05/20/20
San Juan Deputies were advised of a fraudulent unemployment claim. The incident was documented.

20-003703 Citizen Dispute 15:23:03 05/20/20
An Orcas Island resident complained about a census worker who came onto her property uninvited and without wearing a mask or gloves. A report was taken.

20-003705 Fraud 16:26:19 05/20/20
An Orcas Island resident reported being the victim of the ongoing unemployment benefits claim scam. A report was taken.

20-003707 Court Order Violation 17:02:53 05/20/20
A San Juan Deputy was contacted regarding a possible order violation. A report was made.

20-003716 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 22:03:42 05/20/20
A Deputy spoke with a Lopez Island resident regarding a suspicious circumstance complaint. The subject showed up at her home uninvited and claimed to be from her mortgage company. He took several photographs of her and her home and did not present any credentials. Investigation on-going.

20-003717 Unwanted Person 23:24:53 05/20/20
A Lopez Island Deputy investigated an unwanted persons call. The subject was located walking on Ferry Road and it was determined he had multiple drug related felony arrest warrants. The subject was taken into custody for the warrants and booked into jail.

Thursday, May 21,2020
20-003720 Fraud 08:08:03 05/21/20
San Juan Deputies were advised of a fraudulent unemployment claim. The incident was documented.

20-003726 Fraud 11:09:34 05/21/20
A Deputy on Orcas Island was dispatched to an unemployment fraud. A report was filed.

20-003734 Fraud 12:44:06 05/21/20
A Deputy on Orcas Island was dispatched to an unemployment fraud in Eastsound. A report was filed.

20-003735 Trespassing 12:55:21 05/21/20
A Deputy on Orcas Island was dispatched to a trespassing complaint in Eastsound. A report was filed.

20-003740 Fraud 14:38:30 05/21/20
An Orcas Deputy responded to a fraud call in Eastsound. It was yet another call about a false unemployment claim. A report was taken.

20-003741 Trespassing 15:18:14 05/21/20
A Lopez Deputy was contacted regarding trespassing on Rum Runner Road private property, and the suspects were captured on video. All were identified and issued trespass warnings for the area.

20-003742 Boating Problem 15:29:03 05/21/20
Deputies that were on marine patrol observed a juvenile male rowing a small boat without a life jacket in his possession or required sound device. The juvenile was contacted and was uncooperative. The voyage was terminated and juvenile rowed the boat back to shore.

20-003743 Found Property 15:52:30 05/21/20 An Orcas Deputy responded to a found property call in Eastsound. Someone turned in a cell phone. The owner was found and received their phone.

Friday, May 22, 2020
20-003760 Fraud 10:31:50 05/22/20
A Deputy on Orcas Island was dispatched to an unemployment fraud in Eastsound. A report was filed.

20-003775 Fraud 14:34:59 05/22/20
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of unemployment fraud. There are no leads at this time. A report was made.

20-003777 Fraud 15:16:40 05/22/20
The Sheriff’s Office was contacted in reference to a Fraud. The caller advised they were contacted by their employer about an unemployment claim in their name. The caller had not filed for unemployment. Report taken.

20-003780 Fraud 16:40:36 05/22/20
Deputies investigated a reported identity theft on San Juan Island.

20-003781 Theft 17:00:52 05/22/20
A Deputy investigated a theft complaint. A Lopez Island resident stated that an unidentified person came on to his property and stole a ladder rack that was bolted on to his vehicle. A report was completed.

20-003783 Fraud 17:38:56 05/22/20
Deputies investigated a reported identity theft on San Juan Island.

20-003784 Domestic Dispute or Assault 17:48:36 05/22/20
Deputies were dispatched to a possible domestic disturbance on San Juan Island. The incident was verbal in nature and no crime was found to have been committed.

20-003787 Domestic Dispute or Assault 18:50:26 05/22/20
San Juan Deputies responded to a report of a domestic. The incident was determined to be verbal and a report was made.

20-003790 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 20:13:17 05/22/20
A Lopez Island Deputy investigated a harassment complaint. The complaint included aggressive tail gating and a juvenile driving without a license. The suspect vehicle was located suspiciously parked and occupied by two juveniles and an adult. The parents of the two juveniles were notified.

20-003800 Malicious Mischief 22:33:55 05/22/20
Deputies investigated a vandalism incident in Friday Harbor.

20-003804 Vicious Animal 23:22:03 05/22/20
A Lopez Island Deputy took a report from a resident about a vicious dog that attempted to attack her dog.

Saturday, May 23, 2020
20-003811 Fraud 09:45:22 05/23/20
A Deputy on Orcas Island was dispatched to an unemployment fraud in Eastsound. A report was filed.

20-003821 Domestic Dispute or Assault 14:45:48 05/23/20
The reporting Deputy was dispatched to a Domestic. Deputies arrived and contacted the people involved. After speaking with the people involved, the incident was verbal in nature and no crime had been committed. Report taken.

20-003830 Business or License Problem 18:56:50 05/23/20
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a reported business license problem. No issue was found.

20-003833 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 20:04:40 05/23/20
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a complaint of people playing softball in violation of the Governor’s Stay-At-Home, Stay Safe order. The involved parties were contacted and advises of the rules regarding social distancing and private gatherings.

Sunday, May 24, 2020
20-003846 Burglary – Residential 00:10:28 05/24/20
Deputies on Orcas Island responded to a report of a possible vehicle prowl in progress. The incident was investigated and determined to be unfounded.

20-003848 Weapons Offense 01:57:54 05/24/20
Deputies on Orcas Island responded to a report of someone being threatened with a weapon. After contacting the complainant, it became evident he/she was suffering from hallucinations.

20-003853 Animal Bite 09:22:46 05/24/20
San Juan Deputies responded to a report of a dog biting its owner. A report was generated.

20-003866 Found Property 17:48:01 05/24/20
The reporting Deputy was contacted in reference to Found Property. The person turned in an item which was entered into evidence. Report taken.

20-003875 Welfare Check 23:12:16 05/24/20
Deputies responded to a welfare check in Friday Harbor. The subject was safe and a report was taken.

Monday, May 25, 2020
20-003876 Noise Complaint /not dogs 01:05:20 05/25/20
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a complaint of loud music. The responsible party was contacted, informed of the San Juan County noise ordinance and issued a verbal warning.

20-003883 Fraud 10:19:17 05/25/20
A Deputy on Orcas Island was dispatched to an unemployment fraud inEastsound. A report was filed.

20-003885 Court Order Violation 12:57:25 05/25/20 A Deputy investigated an order violation on San Juan Island. The suspect was located, arrested, and booked into jail. Report made.

20-003887 Citizen Assist 13:08:45 05/25/20
Orcas Island Deputies apprehended a subject who was supposed to be in custody. He was transported to the San Juan County Jail without incident.

20-003891 Found Property 14:44:24 05/25/20
A Washington Driver’s License was found by Lopez Ferry Terminal staff and turned over to a Deputy. The licensee was contacted and asked that the
license will be returned via US Mail.

20-003895 Business or License Problem 16:55:27
A Lopez resident complained of guests staying at a local lodgingbusiness. The responding Deputy learned the guests presence was within the current guidelines and the business was following the rules. No further action was required.

Tuesday, May 26, 2020
20-003905 Fraud 06:31:51 05/26/20
The Sheriff’s Office in reference to a Fraud. The caller advised their employer received notice from the state about an unemployment claim made in their name. The caller had not filed for unemployment. Report taken.

20-003911 Fraud 09:27:33 05/26/20
An employer contacted the Sheriff’s Office to report Fraud. The employer provided a list of employees that the state received unemployment claims from. None of the employees claimed unemployment. Report taken.

20-003913 Trespassing 09:28:39 05/26/20
The reporting Deputy was dispatched to a Trespassing in the Friday Harbor area. The Deputy arrived and contacted the involved person. The person left the property. Report taken.

20-003916 Fraud 11:45:03 05/26/20
The caller contacted the Sheriff’s Office in reference to a Fraud. The caller had been contacted by her employer about filing unemployment with the state. the caller had not filed for unemployment. Report taken.

20-003921 Trespassing 13:06:34 05/26/20
A Deputy responded to a trespassing complaint at a local business on San Juan Island. The business requested to trespass a person from the property. A trespass letter was generated, signed, and will be served when the person is located. Report made.

20-003922 Welfare Check 13:08:44
The reporting Deputy was dispatched to a Welfare Check in the Friday Harbor area. The reporting Deputy contacted the person. The person was transported for medical treatment. Report taken.

20-003927 Theft 14:28:00 05/26/20
A Deputy took a report of a theft of a package in Eastsound. Persons(s) unknown stole a package containing feminine hygiene products. An informational report was written.