Sheriff’s Report: October 20 – November 4, 2014

— from Undersheriff Bruce Dister —

October 29, 2014

14-006458: A San Juan deputy responded to a reported hit and run collision at the ferry landing. The deputy contacted the suspect and assisted in an exchange of information.

14-006466: A Lopez deputy responded to a reported motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. The investigation revealed the driver had failed to set the parking brake and as they exited the vehicle it moved knocking the driver to the gone.

14-006468: A San Juan deputy responded to a reported Protection Order Violation. The investigation remains open.

October 30, 2014

14-006477: A San Juan deputy was contacted at the station regarding a Protection Order Violation. It was determine the order had not been violated and the complainant was advised to seek a modification of the order.

14-006488: Orcas deputies responded to a reported theft of motor vehicle. The investigation revealed there was a misunderstanding and the vehicle was returned. The driver of the vehicle was arrested for Driving While Suspended.

October 31, 2014

14-006492: A San Juan deputy responded to assist medical personnel and subsequently arrested a person on an outstanding warrant.

14-006496: An Orcas deputy arrested a wanted person after she narrowly avoided a collision with a semi-truck.

14-006498: An Orcas deputy responded to a reported dog bite that had occurred in small neighborhood. The victim had a minor injury and did not want any action taken, just remind the dog owner to keep the dog on a leash.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    14-006503: San Juan deputies responded to the China Pearl on a reported disorderly.

November 1, 2014

14-006507: A Lopez deputy responded to a reported vandalism. Eight (8) mailboxes had been smashed in the same area of the island. There is no suspect information at this time.

14-006515: A Lopez deputy received more reports of damaged mailboxes. No suspect information at this time.

14-006518: An Orcas deputy assisted a community member in working to retrieve property from a friend.

14-006521: A San Juan deputy was contacted by a citizen in reference to an ongoing telephonic harassment. Further investigation is required.

November 2, 2014

14-006524: A Lopez deputy responded to prowler call. The suspect was reported to have left the area on foot. The deputy checked the immediate area but unable to locate the suspect.

14-006525: A Lopez deputy contacted a citizen concerning a damaged mailbox. There is no suspect information at this time.

14-006533: A San Juan deputy was able to locate and return a missing person to his home. The subject’s boat motor quit and he was unable to re-start it.

November 3, 2014

14-006540: A report of a damaged mailbox was filed on Lopez Island. There is no suspect information available