Sheriff’s Report | May 20 – 27, 2025

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

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20
26-002857 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 09:16:43 05/20/26
A man was arrested for a violation of a protection in Friday Harbor. The order is active and valid out of Whatcom County. He was transported to the Sheriff’s Office and booked into jail.

26-002859 Fraud 09:56:35 05/20/26
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a fraud incident in the Eastsound area. The Deputy learned that the victim incurred a significantly large financial loss. Please report anyone using high-pressure tactics to manipulate you in to giving money or personal information.

26-002875 Property Damage, Non Vandalism 17:52:19 05/20/26
A Deputy on San Juan Island was flagged down by an individual in her driveway. The individual wanted to report that the window on their vehicle had been broken and did not know how. A report was completed.

26-002881 Accident-NonInj 19:50:18 05/20/26
San Juan Deputies responded to a report of a collision with a vehicle into a building. The driver mistakenly accelerated while parking and caused extensive damage to both their vehicle and the building.

26-002883 Unwanted Person 23:16:40 05/20/26
Deputies on San Juan responded to a report of a male being belligerent and crude towards a female bartender. The male had left upon the Deputies arrival and was unable to be located. The male was easily identified and a report was sent to adult probation for violating conditions of release.

FRIDAY, MAY 22
26-002914 Wanted Person 09:33:29 05/22/26
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a wanted fugitive who surrendered herself over to authorities. The fugitive posted the bail amount and was released without incident. The incident was documented.

26-002921 Theft 13:24:28 05/22/26
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a theft incident near the Killebrew area. The Deputy learned that the victim parked his vehicle for an extended period and returned to find fuel was stolen from his vehicle. The incident was documented.

26-002925 Domestic Dispute or Assault 14:10:31 05/22/26
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of a cold domestic incident. Information provided did not support criminal charges. The reporting party was referred to Safe San Juans.

26-002935 Suicide, Actual 19:17:32 05/22/26
Deputies on Orcas Island responded to a suicide. The person was pronounced deceased, and an investigation was completed.

SATURDAY, MAY 23
26-002949 Harassment 10:28:47 05/23/26
A Lopez resident reported unwelcome contact from a male. The incident was documented, and options were reviewed.

26-002957 County Property Damage 13:46:18 05/23/26
A gust of wind caused a San Juan Deputy’s vehicle door to contact another vehicle causing minor damage. Information was given to the vehicle owner and a report was generated.

26-002958 Traffic Hazard 14:19:11 05/23/26
A Lopez Island Deputy was dispatched to a Traffic Hazard at the intersection of Center Rd & Fisherman Bay Rd. It was discovered that two stop signs were altered, and the investigation is ongoing.

26-002960 Death Investigation 14:37:12 05/23/26
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to an unexpected death in the Doe Bay area. The Deputy did not observe any signs of foul play. The County Coroner was contacted, and the incident was documented.

26-002962 Found Property 17:02:31 05/23/26
A Deputy on San Juan Island took custody of found property that was turned into the Sheriff’s Office. The item was placed into evidence as found property.

SUNDAY, MAY 24
26-002972 Citizen Assist 00:07:36 05/24/26
In the early morning hours, a San Juan Deputy was dispatched to a report of a citizen assist involving an individual who was unable to remove handcuffs. The Deputy removed the handcuffs and advised the individuals involved to have spare keys available for when they leave the only one at home.

26-002979 Traffic Violation 10:59:26 05/24/26
A Deputy on Orcas Island received a traffic offense complaint. A driver had reportedly endangered a bicyclist with his vehicle. After investigating, the Deputy determined there was insufficient probable cause to prove a crime had been committed.

26-002984 Theft 13:21:48 05/24/26
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a theft complaint. After conducting an investigation and securing surveillance video, the theft was determined to be unfounded. The complainant was recontacted that confirmed they had found their misplaced property.

26-002994 Trespassing 15:59:42 05/24/26
A Lopez Island Deputy was dispatched to a Trespassing on Decatur Island. The incident was documented.

26-002997 Trauma BLS 16:55:17 05/24/26
A Lopez Island Deputy and Lopez Island Fire & EMS were dispatched to a chainsaw injury to an extremity. As a reminder, please use CHAPS when operating a chainsaw.

MONDAY, MAY 25
26-003017 Trespassing 11:05:10 05/25/26
A person was trespassed from a local business for repeatedly living out of his vehicle while parked on private property.

26-003029 Accident-Injury, Traffic 19:15:31 05/25/26
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to an injury accident. A vehicle was negotiating a curve in the road when they began to hydroplane. The driver lost control of the vehicle, spun around, crossed over the roadway and struck trees. A report was completed.

TUESDAY, MAY 26
26-003046 Theft 12:52:37 05/26/26
A Lopez Island Deputy was dispatched to a theft of public works street signs. The investigation is ongoing.

26-003049 Accident-NonInj 14:35:01 05/26/26
A Lopez Island Deputy was dispatched to an Accident Non-Injury. The incident was documented.

26-003051 Citizen Assist 16:07:35 05/26/26
A Deputy on San Juan Island received a report of a citizen assist. The Deputy made phone contact with the reporting party and talked about an incident.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27
26-003062 Welfare Check 01:55:01 05/27/26
A Deputy on San Juan Island was called out to responded to a welfare check in Friday Harbor. A male called the 988 crisis line reporting wanting to harm himself. The Deputy located the male, and after speaking with him determined to bring him to the hospital for further care. Report completed.