Sheriff’s Report | October 5 – 11, 2016

October 5, 2016
16-007616 Animal at Large 10:04:22 10/05/16
A Lopez Island man reported a dog running at large in the area of Mud Bay and Mackaye Harbor Rd. The dog returned home on its own before the deputy arrived. No further action necessary

16-007621 Fraud 14:46:41 10/05/16
A Deputy responded to a report of Fraud in Eastsound. There were several businesses that were called about a bill that was over due by the power company. This was not true and the number went back to a call center in another state. A report was taken.

16-007623 Wanted Person 17:25:28 10/05/16
An Orcas Deputy recognized and contacted a wanted subject at the Village Green. The warrants were confirmed and the subject was placed under arrest.

October 6, 2016
16-007652 Assault – Aggravated 19:38:40 10/06/16
A Deputy responded to a Lopez Island residence for a suicidal subject. The subject, who became assaultive, was taken into protective custody and transported to a hospital for evaluation. A report was completed.

October 7, 2016
16-007659 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 00:16:04 10/07/16
Five local camp counselors on public beach, no crime

16-007663 Lost Property 08:32:54 10/07/16
A Lopez deputy took a report of two kayaks which disappeared during a windstorm overnight.

16-007665 Domestic Dispute or Assault 09:08:56 10/07/16
A Deputy was dispatched to a domestic disturbance in Friday Harbor. It was found to be only verbal and parties separated voluntarily. Settled by Contact.

16-007677 Death Investigation 18:42:58 10/07/16T
Orcas Deputies responded to an unresponsive subject in a vehicle. First responders arrived on scene and found no signs of life. The subject was pronounced deceased. The Coroner responded to the scene. A report was taken.

October 8, 2016
16-007685 Theft 10:48:23 10/08/16
A deputy responded to a report of a theft of medication on Orcas Island. An investigation was completed and report taken.

16-007692 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 16:25:20 10/08/16
A SJC Sheriff Deputy responded to a suspicious vehicle in an Eastsound neighborhood. Two occupants where with the vehicle. Upon arrival, one person fled the scene on foot. It is believed the subject may have had some local warrants. The investigation remains open.

16-007694 Harassment 19:47:39 10/08/16
Deputy responded to the Fox hall neighborhood to investigate juveniles randomly
knocking on doors. The juveniles were identified and parents contacted. No
further Law Enforcement action taken.

October 9, 2016
16-007705 Theft 14:32:26 10/09/16
A Deputy was dispatched to an Eastsound residence reference a theft. The Deputy conducted an initial investigation and a report was completed.

16-007707 Vehicle Prowl 18:37:02 10/09/16
A Deputy was dispatched to contact via land line an Eastsound residence reference a vehicle prowl.

October 10, 2016
16-007738 Area Check 19:30:03 10/10/16
A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a person that was having mental problems. The Deputy talked with this person and determined that they were having mental issues but was not a danger to themselves or others at this time.

16-007737 Theft 19:33:18 10/10/16
A Deputy received a call back in regards to another stolen portable toilet from an Eastsound residential construction site. This may be a civil matter. A report was taken with a referral to the Prosecutors Office.

October 11, 2016
16-007750 Death Investigation 05:17:36 10/11/16
A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a death investigation. The investigation showed that a male died at the residence from apparent natural causes.

16-007753 Death Investigation 08:26:38 10/11/16
A Deputy responded to a reported deceased person in Eastsound. The circumstances of the death are being investigated.

16-007755 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 10:28:07 10/11/16
A deputy was dispatched to a report of suspicious circumstance that occurred on a walking trail in Eastsound. Some property was collected and booked into the property room.

16-007759 Welfare Check 14:51:19 10/11/16
A Deputy was dispatched to a welfare check in Friday Harbor. A Deputy made contact and found there were no issues that needed to be handled by Law Enforcement. Settled by Contact.

16-007760 Welfare Check 15:28:28 10/11/16
A Deputy was dispatched to an Eastsound residence reference a welfare check. After completing an initial investigation a report was completed.

16-007767 Trespassing 19:26:52 10/11/16
No vehicle (s) or person (s) in driveway or in the area. Residence checked ok, no signs of foul play or forced entry.