Sheriff’s Report | May 21 – May 27, 2025

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

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21
25-002966 Traffic Violation 09:24:22 05/21/25
Orcas Island Deputies responded to a report of a traffic offense. The reporting party stated that a driver had driven through a work zone. The suspect was contacted, and the incident was documented.

25-002967 Fraud 09:52:36 05/21/25
Orcas Island Deputies responded to a report of fraud. Deputies received a report from the individual, and the incident was documented.

25-002978 Malicious Mischief 16:15:55 05/21/25
An Orcas Island Deputy investigated a vandalism in the Doe Bay area. There were no witnesses or camera footage showing the vandalism. Possible suspects were interviewed, photos were taken, and the incident was documented.

25-002979 Juvenile Problem 16:49:33 05/21/25
Deputies on San Juan Island responded to a report of a juvenile in a mental health crisis. The juvenile was taken to the hospital for further care. A report was completed.

25-002982 Theft 17:42:37 05/21/25
An Orcas Island Deputy authored a report of theft that occurred sometime between the summer of 2024 and May 2025. The victim believes to know who may have stolen their property however there is no evidence at this time. The incident was documented and an investigation is underway.

25-002984 Mental Health 22:30:17 05/21/25
A Lopez Deputy and Lopez EMS responded to an individual experiencing a mental health crisis. The individual was evaluated by EMS and spoke with a crisis responder on the phone. The individual refused medical transport, opting to stay with their family.

THURSDAY, MAY 22
25-002985 Mental Health 00:07:30 05/22/25
San Juan Deputies responded to a report of a mental health issue. A juvenile was taken into protective custody and transported to the hospital for treatment.

25-002989 Theft 09:44:54 05/22/25
A Deputy was contacted about a Theft in the Friday Harbor area. The person reported that a gas can was removed from a shed on their property. The incident was caught on security cameras. Investigation continues.

25-002990 Malicious Mischief 09:48:37 05/22/25
A Deputy on Orcas Island received a call about a broken car window. A report was taken.

25-002992 Court Order Violation 09:56:29 05/22/25
A Deputy was dispatched to an Order Violation in the San Juan County area. The Deputy contacted the caller and the person reporting the incident. A written statement was obtained. Probable cause forwarded to Prosecutor’s Office as location of suspect currently unknown.

25-002996 Theft 12:18:31 05/22/25
A Deputy on Orcas Island took a report of stolen license plates.

25-002997 Fraud 14:27:04 05/22/25
An Orcas Island Deputy helped a citizen document a fraud incident. The incident involved someone that possibly opened a United States Postal Service PO Box under the victim’s identity. The incident was documented, and the citizen contacted the USPS Postal Inspector for further assistance.

25-003003 Citizen Assist 16:26:41 05/22/25
An Orcas Island Deputy assisted a local store owner with a civil harassment incident. The Deputy provided the store owner with resources and documented the incident.

25-003004 Theft 16:37:17 05/22/25
A citizen went to the Sheriff’s Office to report a couple instances of mail theft. The citizen provided the Sheriff’s Office with a written statement. There are no suspects at this time.

25-003008 Weapon Safekeeping 18:25:44 05/22/25
A San Juan Deputy was given an item for safekeeping. The item was entered into evidence.

25-003011 Disorderly Conduct 20:39:28 05/22/25
An Orcas Island Deputy helped an Orcas Island ferry worker with documenting a disorderly conduct incident at the ferry terminal. The individual was given a warning for the conduct and informed that if it happened again, they would be trespassed from the ferry.

FRIDAY, MAY 23
25-003016 Theft 10:37:34 05/23/25
A Deputy was contacted about a Theft in the San Juan Island area. The person reported that a package had been taken from their mailbox. Report taken.

25-003018 Court Order Violation 11:13:53 05/23/25
A Deputy was contacted at the Sheriff’s Office for a Citizen Assist. The Deputy used the language line to communicate with the person. The incident was found to be an Order Violation. Probable Cause prepared but suspect not located. Report forwarded.

25-003019 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 11:17:10 05/23/25
The Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an abandoned backpack. The bag was located and entered into the evidence system for the owner to claim.

25-003022 Theft 13:59:11 05/23/25
A Deputy was dispatched to a Theft in the Friday Harbor area. A business had caught a juvenile stealing an item on their security camera. The juvenile was identified and arrested for Shoplifting. Report taken.

SATURDAY, MAY 24
25-003038 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 08:00:11 05/24/25
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a report of two young children walking alone along a private roadway. The caller stayed with the children until the Deputy arrived. The children were eventually reunited with their parents.

25-003039 Malicious Mischief 08:04:23 05/24/25
A Deputy was contacted about a Malicious Mischief in the Friday Harbor area. The person reported that two of their vehicle’s tires had been damaged over night. No suspect information at this time. Report taken.

25-003048 Court Order Violation 12:04:39 05/24/25
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a protection order violation complaint. After investigation, it was determined that the restrained party violated the order. The restrained party was arrested and booked into jail.

25-003064 Theft 19:10:42 05/24/25
A Lopez Deputy responded to a theft call. An outboard motor was reported as stolen from a property on Mackaye Harbor. The incident was documented.

25-003065 Attempted Suicide 19:18:46 05/24/25
San Juan Deputies responded to a report of a suicide attempt. The Deputies took an individual into protective custody and transported them to the hospital for treatment.

25-003069 Accident-HitRun 22:11:02 05/24/25
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of a hit and run. The juvenile driver was located and was arrested for driver under 21 consuming alcohol, minor in possession, and hit and run unattended.

SUNDAY, MAY 25
25-003070 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 00:14:37 05/25/25
An individual was seen on camera attempting to forcibly enter a Deputy’s patrol car in the Sheriff’s Office sally port. The individual was located and arrested for four counts of vehicle prowl, three counts of attempted vehicle prowl, resisting arrest, obstructing, and malicious mischief.

25-003074 Missing Person 10:20:29 05/25/25
A Deputy was contacted about a Missing Person. The person was concerned about an individual that has not been seen in a couple of weeks. Report taken.

25-003082 Citizen Assist 14:32:59 05/25/25
Orcas Island Deputies responded to a report of a citizen dispute. Deputies received the report and documented the event.

25-003083 Theft 15:18:46 05/25/25
Orcas Island Deputies were dispatched to a call for a theft of a kayak cart. Upon arrival, Deputies took the report from the reporting party and investigated the area. The event was documented, and the investigation is ongoing.

25-003084 Malicious Mischief 15:30:43 05/25/25
A Deputy was dispatched to a Malicious Mischief in the Friday Harbor area. A window on a county building had been broken over the weekend. Security footage is being looked at. Report taken.

25-003086 Found Property 17:00:06 05/25/25
A Deputy on San Juan Island took custody of a credit card that had been found in Friday Harbor the day prior. The owner was unable to be contacted. The credit card was submitted into evidence as found property.

25-003088 Trespassing 17:17:20 05/25/25
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a local business. The manager wished to trespass an individual 1 year after they caused a disturbance in their store. The individual was located and was served with the trespass notice. A report was completed.

25-003090 Runaway Juvenile 20:58:34 05/25/25
A Deputy took a report of a runaway juvenile. The juvenile was located in a neighboring county. San Juan Deputies responded to Anacortes to take custody of the juvenile and return her home. A report was completed.

MONDAY, MAY 26
25-003095 Death Investigation 08:52:47 05/26/25
A death investigation on San Juan Island was conducted. An elderly female resident was found deceased in her home. The death is not considered suspicious. The family was notified and she was turned over to Evan’s Funeral Home.

25-003098 Vicious Animal 14:01:03 05/26/25
A Lopez resident was issued a dog at large infraction. This was preceded by a warning letter earlier this year.

25-003100 Citizen Assist 15:05:24 05/26/25
Orcas Island Deputies took a report of a lost Pet. Deputies searched the area where the animal was reported to have been seen. The pet was not located, and the event was documented.

25-003102 Malicious Mischief 17:30:16 05/26/25
Orcas Island Deputies were dispatched to a report of vandalism. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the reporting party and conducted an investigation. The event was documented.

25-003109 Parking Problem 22:31:51 05/26/25
A Deputy on Orcas Island arrested a person with an outstanding warrant.

TUESDAY, MAY 27
25-003120 DUI 13:38:05 05/27/25
A Deputy responded to the area of False Bay Drive on a reported DUI and hit and run. Subject was taken into custody.

25-003122 Threats 15:18:47 05/27/25
Lopez Island Deputies were dispatched to a report of threats. Upon arrival, Deputies conducted an investigation, and the event was documented. The reporting party did not wish to pursue charges.

25-003124 Domestic Dispute or Assault 15:38:26 05/27/25
Deputies on San Juan responded to a domestic incident, which had begun from a juvenile in a mental health crisis. The juvenile was taken to the emergency room. A report was completed.