Sheriff’s Report | November 12 – 18, 2025

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

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12
25-007843 Fraud 07:08:11 11/12/25
A Lopez Deputy responded a fraud call. A Lopez citizen gave away thousands of dollars to a caller impersonating Microsoft and their banking institution. The incident was documented.

25-007845 Abandoned Vehicle 07:44:32 11/12/25
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to an abandoned vehicle in Eastsound. The Deputy learned that the vehicle was previously tagged abandoned. The Deputy submitted a tow authorization form to San Juan County Public Works to remove the vehicle. The incident was documented.

25-007846 Accident-HitRun 08:32:41 11/12/25
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to an accident hit and run in the Eastsound area. The reporting party claims this may have been a road rage incident. If you are involved in a road rage situation do not engage and dial 911 for assistance.

25-007852 Agency Assistance 12:28:44 11/12/25
An Orcas Island Deputy assisted Adult Protective Services (APS) by investigating a claim that was made with APS. The Deputy learned that the allegations were unfounded, and that no crime was committed. The incident was documented.

25-007859 Citizen Assist 15:38:49 11/12/25
An Orcas Island Deputy was a witness to citizen assist incident in the Eastsound area. The Deputy observed a citizen drive over a speed bump which may have damaged the citizen’s vehicle. The incident was documented for insurance purposes.

25-007867 Animal Bite 19:44:41 11/12/25
Deputies in Friday Harbor responded to a report of an animal bite. Two parties were contacted, an animal bite form was completed, and an informational report was generated.

25-007868 Accident-NonInj 20:16:39 11/12/25
Orcas Island Deputies and Orcas Island EMS were dispatched to a report of a single-vehicle collision in Eastsound. The driver sustained minor injuries. The incident was documented and the driver was given a courtesy ride home.

25-007871 Trauma ALS 22:24:19 11/12/25
Orcas Island Deputies and Orcas Island EMS responded to a trauma call at an Orcas Island residence indicating a stabbing. The Deputies arrived first and had to force entry. Upon investigation it was determined that the subject had not been stabbed but had perhaps had a vivid dream.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13
25-007872 Fraud 10:01:47 11/13/25
A Deputy on San Juan Island received a report of a fraud. This case was documented in a report.

25-007875 Theft 12:25:06 11/13/25
A Lopez resident reported the theft of a package from their mailbox.

25-007880 Sick or Injured Animal 18:35:23 11/13/25
Orcas Deputies responded to a traffic hazard call-a deer had been struck by a vehicle. There was moderate damage to the vehicle and the deer was able to walk away.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14
25-007883 Mental Health 08:02:59 11/14/25
A Deputy on San Juan responded to a mental health crisis. The male went to the hospital voluntarily, but then left, and returned on his own. While in the lobby, the male went for the Deputy’s firearm and hit the Deputy. The male was detained and held on a mental health hold, danger to others.

25-007884 Sick or Injured Animal 08:29:57 11/14/25
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to an animal sick incident near the Rosario area. The Deputy euthanized an injured deer and the incident was documented.

25-007889 Accident-HitRun 10:30:34 11/14/25
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to an accident hit and run. The reporting party did not know when and where their vehicle was damaged. The Deputy authored a report for the complainant’s insurance company.

25-007893 Threats 10:54:47 11/14/25
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to an incident which threats were made to the victim by text message. The incident was investigated and determined no crime was committed. The Deputy authored a report to document the incident.

25-007894 Wanted Person 11:17:03 11/14/25
A Deputy on San Juan Island located a male who had an active warrant for his arrest. The Deputy took him into custody. A report was completed.

25-007895 Malicious Mischief 11:31:33 11/14/25
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of vandalism. Vehicles in a car lot had signs of attempted forced entry. A report was completed.

25-007896 Abandoned Vehicle 11:46:24 11/14/25
A van was tagged for impound for illegal parking at a Lopez preserve. The owner moved the vehicle before the impound deadline.

25-007899 Lost Property 13:03:20 11/14/25
A Deputy on San Juan Island took a report of a lost foreign passport. A report was completed.

25-007900 Lost Property 13:15:51 11/14/25
A Deputy on San Juan Island took a report of a missing foreign passport.A report was completed.

25-007901 Malicious Mischief 13:28:58 11/14/25
Orcas Deputies contacted a local resident who had reported vandalism to their vehicle. A report was taken.

25-007903 Theft 14:01:45 11/14/25
A theft was reported by a resident on San Juan Island. A Deputy contacted the resident and an information report was generated.

25-007910 Welfare Check 21:29:13 11/14/25
Orcas Deputies responded to a welfare check at a local bar. The subject was contacted and the Deputies determined that the subject did not need further assistance. A report was made.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15
25-007912 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 07:06:26 11/15/25
A Lopez resident reported suspicious activity at their residence.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16
25-007923 Accident-NonInj 06:29:25 11/16/25
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a motor vehicle collision on Crow Valley Rd. The Deputy learned that the driver hydroplaned the vehicle resulting in the vehicle driving off the road. The driver was not injured, and the incident was documented.

25-007927 Accident-NonInj 09:18:30 11/16/25
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a vehicle hit and run incident near the public access to North Beach. The Deputy identified the vehicle and driver at fault. The at fault driver was subsequently arrested for hit and run and issued an infraction for operating a vehicle without insurance.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17
25-007937 Domestic Dispute or Assault 10:32:59 11/17/25
Deputies on Orcas Island were dispatched to a domestic disturbance. A male subject was taken into protective custody.

25-007940 Agency Assistance 12:53:58 11/17/25
A Deputy on Orcas Island was assigned an Adult Protective Services (APS) referral. The incident was investigated. The Deputy was unable to determine whether a crime had been committed or not.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18
25-007955 Accident-HitRun 10:56:32 11/18/25
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of a hit and run accident. The accident was un-witnessed. A report was completed.