Sheriff’s Report | November 6 – 12, 2024

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

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6
24-007147 Welfare Check 13:26:24 11/06/24
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a call for a welfare check. A hiker on North Turtleback Mountain Trail, Eastsound, WA, consumed Psilocybin mushrooms (magic mushrooms) and experienced negative effects. EMS provided medical assistance.

24-007149 Domestic Dispute or Assault 13:41:14 11/06/24
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a domestic dispute. There was insufficient evidence that a crime had been committed. The complainant was referred to local services.

24-007154 Harassment 18:36:48 11/06/24
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a call of harassment. The reporting party called after having unwanted contact with his parents at a local business.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7
24-007168 Mental Health 09:59:19 11/07/24
A Lopez Island Deputy contacted an individual at the intersection of Fisherman Bay Rd & Hummel Lake Rd for Mental Health. The incident was referred to Compass Health and the incident was documented.

24-007169 Medical BLS 10:59:36 11/07/24
A Deputy on Orcas Island was dispatched to assist EMS with a person with dementia. The Sheriff’s patrol vessel was used to transport the person to the hospital.

24-007170 Mental Health 12:02:13 11/07/24
A Lopez Island Deputy was dispatched to a Mental Health Call. An individual was contacted and was referred to Compass Heath. The incident was documented.

24-007171 Welfare Check 12:07:09 11/07/24
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a report of a person sleeping in the roadway. The person was contacted and agreed to move to a safer location.

24-007173 Malicious Mischief 12:21:27 11/07/24
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a report of a broken window. A report was taken.

24-007175 Unwanted Person 12:43:51 11/07/24
A Lopez Island Deputy was dispatched to an Unwanted Person. An investigation was conducted, and it was determined to be a civil issue. The incident was documented, and resources were provided.

24-007180 Domestic Dispute or Assault 13:26:22 11/07/24
Orcas Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance at a public beach. Deputies arrested an adult woman on outstanding warrants and she resisted arrest, resulting in an additional charge.

24-007188 Accident-Injury, Traffic 18:42:05 11/07/24
San Juan Deputies responded to a collision involving a vehicle and bicyclist in Friday Harbor. The driver fled in the vehicle and the cyclist was transported to the hospital for treatment. The driver or vehicle have yet to be located.

24-007192 Domestic Dispute or Assault 20:52:58 11/07/24
Lopez Deputies responded to a domestic dispute. Upon investigation, it was determined that no crime had occurred. Both involved parties agreed to separate for the evening.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8
24-007195 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 07:25:00 11/08/24
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a call of suspicious activity. The reporting party found all four of her vehicle tires deflated of air. Which occurred overnight. Additional patrols will occur on the 60 block of Orion Ln., Eastsound, WA.

24-007196 Agency Assistance 08:19:14 11/08/24
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a call for an agency assist. Adult Protective Services (APS) requested a welfare check be conducted on a vulnerable adult. The vulnerable adult was a victim of financial exploitation.

24-007199 Welfare Check 10:05:28 11/08/24
A Lopez Island Deputy and Lopez Island Fire & EMS were dispatched to a Welfare Check. An individual was referred to Compass Health and the incident was documented.

24-007202 Vicious Animal 11:52:25 11/08/24
A Lopez Island Deputy was dispatched to an Animal Problem. An individual was cited and released for San Juan County Code Public Nuisance and a report was taken.

24-007210 Weapon Safekeeping 14:11:25 11/08/24
A Deputy on Orcas Island received some property for safekeeping.

24-007216 Accident-HitRun 17:11:00 11/08/24
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a call of a non-injury, motor vehicle collision, in the 2000 block of Crow Valley Rd. The victim’s vehicle was struck by an oncoming vehicle. None of the involved parties required Emergency Medical Services. The incident was documented.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9
24-007224 Vehicle Theft 07:32:48 11/09/24
A San Juan Deputy received a report of a stolen vehicle. The vehicle was later located abandoned. This investigation is ongoing.

24-007225 Property Damage, Non Vandalism 09:11:48 11/09/24
A Lopez resident reported damage to his mailbox, the second time this has happened in as many weeks. Steps were taken to identify the suspect.

24-007239 Burglary – Residential 23:17:04 11/09/24
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a report of residential burglary in progress, in the Mt. Woolard area. The responding Deputies arrived on scene and a search was conducted. The investigation is on-going.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10
24-007244 Citizen Assist 08:42:46 11/10/24
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a citizen assist call in the Mt. Woolard area. The reporting party requested Deputies check their property near the location of a recent burglary attempt. The responding Deputies conducted a search of the area, nothing of concern was found.

24-007247 Malicious Mischief 10:15:18 11/10/24
Lopez Deputies are investigating a hit and run collision with property damage. The suspect vehicle is a silver Nissan Maxima, 2000 to 2003.

24-007259 Parking Problem 22:06:35 11/10/24
A Deputy on San Juan Island was on routine patrol when they located a stolen vehicle in a parking lot. The truck was unoccupied and the registered owner retrieved their vehicle. A report was completed.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11
24-007263 Trespassing 08:45:21 11/11/24
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a report of trespassing on Buck Mountain HOA properties. Trespass letters have been created and pending issue.

24-007268 Found Property 09:56:38 11/11/24
An Apple iPad was found on San Juan Island and turned into the Sheriff’s Office. It was placed in the property and evidence room until the owner can be identified.

24-007271 Trespassing 10:58:16 11/11/24
A San Juan Deputy took a report of trespassing from a neighbor removing trees on their property. The case was deemed to be civil in nature. No action was taken at this time.

24-007274 Abandoned Vehicle 13:10:22 11/11/24
An Orcas Island Deputy located a stolen vehicle at a local marina. The car was reported stolen over the summer and had been missing since.The owner was excited to learn his vehicle was located and a plan for its
recovery was put into place.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12
24-007290 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 11:25:44 11/12/24
An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched to a local citizen for a report of suspicious activity. An informational report was taken.

24-007299 Prowler 14:23:25 11/12/24
San Juan Deputies responded to a report of a prowler inside a garage who was caught on video camera going through their property. Upon arrival, the individual was taken into custody and arrested for Criminal Trespassing 1st degree and Burglary 2nd degree. He was booked into jail.