Sheriff’s Report | May 8 – 14, 2024

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

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8
24-002656 Threats 10:33:59 05/08/24
A Lopez Deputy received a referral case from Juvenile Services.

24-002659 Trespassing 11:46:10 05/08/24
I was assigned to work patrol on Orcas Island. At approximately 11:46 hours, I responded to a trespassing call at Island Market 469 Market St.

24-002661 Weapon Safekeeping 12:43:34 05/08/24
A Deputy responded to a request to retrieve a firearm from a home of a deceased person on Orcas Island. The requestor was the executor of the last will and testament. The rifle was recovered and secured.

24-002668 Threats 17:48:56 05/08/24
A Deputy began an investigation into a threats complaint involving juveniles at a local school district. The case is under further investigation.

THURSDAY, MAY 9
24-002682 Animal Bite 10:11:55 05/09/24
A Lopez Deputy responded to a report of a dog bite that had occurred a week prior to the time of reporting. An individual walking by a vehicle stuck their hand inside an open window to pet a dog. The dog bit the individual. The incident was documented.

24-002684 Animal at Large 10:44:05 05/09/24
A San Juan Island man, after numerous times trying to work with him, was given an infraction for allowing his dog to wander the neighborhood. This is the first infraction given to this individual.

24-002689 Welfare Check 14:10:19 05/09/24
Lopez Island Deputies were dispatched to a Welfare Check. An individual was contacted, and a report was taken.

24-002695 Assault – Body Force 16:26:33 05/09/24
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to the 7000 block of Olga Rd. for a citizen dispute. Involved parties argued over a parking space. Neither party involved wanted any law enforcement action taken. A report documenting the incident was authored.

24-002698 Theft 17:11:12 05/09/24
A Deputy on San Juan Island received a report of a theft. The Deputy identified the juvenile and a report was forwarded to the prosecutors office.

24-002705 Disorderly Conduct 23:18:12 05/09/24
A Deputy on San Juan Island received a report of a disorderly conduct. The Deputy contacted an intoxicated male that had left a local bar who had been yelling. The Deputy did not observe any criminal law violations, but did assist a couple citizens by giving them a ride to a local hotel.

SATURDAY, MAY 11
24-002736 Parking Problem 11:46:23 05/11/24
A vehicle on Lopez was ticketed for disregarding the clearly posted parallel parking only sign and impeding access to the rest of the parking lot.

24-002741 DUI 15:06:21 05/11/24
A Deputy responded to a report of an erratic driver on Orcas Island. Further investigation revealed probable cause to believe the driver was impaired, potentially from prescription drugs. The driver was arrested and processed for driving under the influence.

MONDAY, MAY 13
24-002783 Mental Health 13:27:29 05/13/24
A Lopez Deputy assisted a person in crisis by connecting them with mental health resources.

24-002789 Harassment 15:13:38 05/13/24
A Deputy on San Juan Island took a report of an individual receiving threatening text messages. The reporting party wanted to have the escalating behavior documented. A report was completed

24-002794 Domestic Dispute or Assault 17:56:36 05/13/24
Orcas Island Deputies responded to Aprils Grove for a report of a Domestic Violence incident. An investigation was conducted. One of the involved parties was arrested and booked into jail for Assault in the 4th Degree/Domestic Violence.

TUESDAY, MAY 14
24-002809 Accident-NonInj 16:18:32 05/14/24
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a non-injury accident. A driver had went off the roadway into a ditch after trying to swat a bee away from them while driving. Island Towing removed the vehicle from the ditch, and the vehicle was still drivable. A report was completed.