— from Sheriff Rob Nou —
October 15, 2014
A burglary was reported at the Orcas Island Historical Museum in Eastsound. A number of display artifacts were taken, along with retail items.
Deputies responded to the Orcas Island Animal Shelter on a disturbance call. A woman came to claim her dog that had been picked the previous day. After learning there were fees pending, she pushed her way into the facility, damaging property and taking the dog.
A 25 year old Friday Harbor man was arrested for DWLS 2 after being stopped driving a vehicle that left the scene of a disturbance on Roche Harbor Rd near University Rd.
October 16, 2014
Lopez deputies responded to a domestic disturbance. The dispute was verbal only, and no crime was committed. One party was transported to a friend’s house to prevent a flare up.
A 51 year old Eastsound woman was arrested for DUI after a single vehicle crash on Lopez Island. No other people or vehicles were involved in the crash .
A 56 year old Eastsound man was arrested on several charges after refusing to leave a bar and then fighting with employees and others that removed him from the premises.
October 18, 2014
A 37 year old Lopez woman was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failing to appear in court.
A bicycle was reported stolen from the owners carport in Eastsound.
A 35 year old Oregon woman visiting Lopez suffered an accidental gunshot wound when a loaded pistol in her bags discharged as the bags were being handled. The wound was non life threatening. She was flown to a mainland hospital for treatment.
A two vehicle collision occurred on Crow Valley Rd, Orcas Island when a vehicle stopped for a deer crossing the road and was rear ended by a second vehicle. No injuries were reported.
October 19, 2014
A 34 year old Lopez man was arrested for DUI and Hit and Run Property Damage after an early morning collision that sheared a utility pole. The man was located at his home by deputies.
A 34 year old Eastsound man was arrested for an outstanding arrest warrant after a report of a man sleeping on the property at the Orcas Library. The man was also charged with Possession of Methamphetamine.
A 21 year old Marysville man was cited for Hunting with a Centerfire Rifle on the Turtleback Preserve on Orcas Island.
October 20, 2014
A business dispute at a Lopez Island marina over unpaid moorage fees was resolved after a brief contact by a deputy.
Vandalism at the West Side Preserve was reported. Damage to signage and graffiti had occurred.
A rural San Juan island resident reported damage to fencing protecting newly planted landscaping.
October 21, 2014
Deputies responded to several reports of trees down, and lines down on San Juan, Orcas, and Lopez islands.
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