Sheriff’s Report | October 23 – 29, 2019

— from San Juan County Sheriff’s Office —

Wednesday, October 23, 2019
19-008977 Mental Health 05:54:52 10/23/19
Deputies responded to a report of a possible mental call in Friday Harbor. This was determined to be unfounded and an informational report was made.

19-008984 Accident-Hit Run 10:08:58 10/23/19
An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident in the Eastsound area. A report was taken. The investigation is ongoing.

19-008986 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 11:47:46 10/23/19
A Lopez Island Deputy seized several items of property found secreted under suspicious circumstances. The property was booked into evidence pending identification of its rightful owner.

19-008988 Trespassing 13:12:33 10/23/19
A Deputy responded to a trespassing complaint in Friday Harbor. The person involved was located and a trespass letter was served to him. Report made.

19-008994 Theft 18:22:14 10/23/19
A Deputy responded to a Lopez Island business for a possible shoplifting complaint. The suspect was subsequently criminal trespassed from the business’s building and surrounding property and a report was completed.

19-008999 DUI 20:46:27 10/23/19
A Lopez Island Deputy arrested a motorist for DUI after he drove into a ditch on Fisherman Bay Road. The driver, who admitted to being intoxicated while driving, was issued a criminal citation and scheduled for a court hearing in Friday Harbor.

19-009001 Attempted Suicide 23:54:07 10/23/19
San Juan Deputies responded to a report of a subject who was possibly suicidal. Deputies spoke with the subject who did not express any intention of harming themselves. The subject stated that they were going to be staying with a friend for the night.

Thursday, October 24, 2019
19-009004 Mental Health 09:59:00 10/24/19
A Deputy responded to an Orcas address on a report of possible mentally impaired person. Further investigation revealed the subject suffered from substance abuse issues. The subject was issued an infraction for having an open container of alcohol in public. No further action was required.

19-009009 Wanted Person 12:21:10 10/24/19
A Deputy on San Juan arrested a subject on a misdemeanor warrant.

Friday, October 25, 2019
19-009034 Trespassing 12:27:28 10/25/19
A Deputy responded to a trespassing call. A trespass letter was issued to one individual and a report made. No further investigation required.

19-009042 Accident-NonInj 15:49:48 10/25/19
A Lopez resident reported a minor non-injury collision that occurred on private property. Both parties were amicable and will handle the matter between themselves.

19-009046 Welfare Check 17:50:36 10/25/19
A San Juan Deputy was dispatched to a welfare check in Friday Harbor. A report was completed and forwarded to the proper office.

Saturday, October 26, 2019
19-009060 Trespassing 09:12:33 10/26/19
An Oregon couple was contacted for camping overnight in a day use only park on Lopez. They were advised of acceptable vehicle camping locations and moved along.

19-009063 Parking Problem 10:38:59 10/26/19
An Orcas Deputy noted an abandoned vehicle parked on the public right of way in Eastsound. The vehicle was tagged for impound if not moved within 24 hours.

19-009070 Accident-NonInj 13:15:14 10/26/19
A San Juan Deputy was dispatched to a possible single vehicle collision. It was found to be non-reportable and the driver was issued infractions for No proof of insurance and wheels off roadway.

19-009073 Found Property 16:06:41 10/26/19
A Deputy on Orcas Island received a found wallet from a good Samaritan. The owner was identified, contacted and the wallet returned.

19-009090 Trespassing 23:00:18 10/26/19
San Juan Deputies responded to a report of a residential burglary. After arriving on scene, Deputies found a subject in a wooded area near the residence. The subject was arrested for residential burglary, making or having burglary tools and obstructing a law enforcement officer.

Sunday, October 27, 2019
19-009111 Citizen Assist 23:02:58 10/27/19
A San Juan Deputy was dispatched to a citizen assist. A report was made.

Monday, October 28, 2019
19-009113 Animal at Large 08:43:20 10/28/19
A Lopez Island Deputy was called regarding three cows running at large on Mud Bay Rd. The cows were secured temporarily until the owner could retrieve them.

19-009122 Noise Complaint /not dogs 14:03:47 10/28/19
A Deputy was dispatched to an ongoing noise complaint. Both parties were contacted and hopefully work out a solution.

Tuesday, October 29, 2019
19-009143 Accident-Hit Run 10:01:13 10/29/19
An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched to a hit and run accident in the Eastsound area. The investigation is ongoing. A report was taken.

19-009154 Citizen Assist 16:44:14 10/29/19
A citizen contact on Orcas Deputy regarding an ongoing family issue. Settled by contact.

19-009159 Accident-Injury, Traffic 19:49:41 10/29/19
Deputies on Orcas Island responded to a two-vehicle injury collision. One of the drivers was taken into custody and received a Criminal Citation for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor and/or Drugs.