Sheriff’s Report | October 6 – 12, 2021

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

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6
21-008967 Agency Assistance 09:20:39 10/06/21
A Lopez Island Deputy accompanied representatives of a state agency to contact a resident. The person was not located.

21-008972 Theft 12:43:36 10/06/21
A San Juan Deputy took a report of an incident of shoplifting in Friday Harbor. The suspect had left the scene prior to arrival and was not identified. Their photo was forwarded to all Deputies to be on the lookout for the suspect.

21-008973 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 13:06:36 10/06/21
A Lopez Island Deputy responded to a complaint of suspicious activity on a neighbor’s property. The owner was contacted and was aware of the work being done, and there was nothing unlawful occurring.

21-008974 Citizen Assist 13:17:54 10/06/21
A Lopez Island Deputy spoke with a motorist about a car that crossed the center line and caused them to take evasive action to avoid a collision.

21-008981 Citizen Assist 15:47:36 10/06/21
An Orcas Island Deputy assisted a reporting party with a civil good neighbor issue. The RP wanted to complain about her neighbors motion activated light that shines in her house at night.

21-008987 Assault – Body Force 18:40:51 10/06/21
Orcas Island Deputies were dispatched to an assault in the Eastsound area. The investigation is ongoing.

21-008990 Welfare Check 19:47:25 10/06/21
Deputies on Orcas responded to a welfare check near Eastsound. The person in question was contacted and after an investigation was completed everything was found to be fine.

21-008991 Domestic Dispute or Assault 22:33:15 10/06/21
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of a domestic violence incident. The Deputy contacted the reporting party and possible victim who did not want to speak about the incident at the time.

21-008992 Overdose 22:42:50 10/06/21
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of an overdose for a suspected suicide attempt. The patient was transported to the emergency room for treatment.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7
21-008994 Domestic Dispute or Assault 02:08:20 10/07/21
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a domestic dispute. An investigation was conducted. A report was authored and forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for review.

21-008996 DUI 05:40:44 10/07/21
A Lopez Deputy responded to a DUI call. The vehicle in question was located and failed to yield to the Deputy’s lights and sirens on the road. Probable Cause for a criminal citation was written.

21-009008 Found Property 11:35:43 10/07/21
A Deputy on Orcas was dispatched to a found property call in Eastsound. The property was taken and secured at the sub-station. A report was written.

21-009014 Burglary – Residential 13:21:31 10/07/21
A Lopez Deputy responded to a residential burglary call. The investigation is ongoing.

21-009015 Citizen Assist 13:27:36 10/07/21
A Lopez Deputy provided a citizen with information of how to set up a visitation plan for a joint custody child.

21-009019 Agency Assistance 14:32:14 10/07/21
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of an agency assist. A report was made.

21-009021 Unwanted Person 15:44:56 10/07/21
A Lopez Deputy responded to an unwanted person call. Two individuals trespassing on private property were arrested for residential burglary and criminal trespassing

21-009023 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 16:50:03 10/07/21
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of a suspicious male speaking to children at a local business. Though the conversation was irregular, no crime was committed and the incident was documented.

21-009024 Domestic Dispute or Assault 17:00:40 10/07/21
Deputies responded to a Lopez Island residence for a domestic violence complaint. It was determined that it was verbal only and that no crime occurred. The involved persons separated and a report was completed.

21-009033 Traffic Hazard 21:59:37 10/07/21
An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched to a disorderly conduct call in the Eastsound area. The reporting party advised that a male was laying down in the middle of the road blocking traffic. During the arrest the individual attempted to assault the officer with a knife but was disarmed.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8
21-009036 Citizen Assist 08:43:18 10/08/21
A Lopez Deputy responded to a citizen assist call. The citizen was not at their address and does not have a telephone. The Deputy was not able to assist the citizen as they were unreachable.

21-009037 Trespassing 09:17:27 10/08/21
An Orcas Deputy issued a trespass warning letter to subject that had been causing problems at a local business.

21-009040 Found Property 09:28:12 10/08/21
A backpack was found in the bathrooms at the Village Green. It was collected and booked into the property room at the Orcas Substation. No identification was found inside the backpack. The owner is unknown.

21-009042 Found Property 11:17:31 10/08/21
Ray’s Pharmacy found a cell phone plugged into the exterior wall of the business. It was collected and turned over to the Sheriff’s Office.

21-009054 Theft 17:45:18 10/08/21
A Lopez resident contacted the Sheriff’s department to report a stolen bicycle. A few days later, the reporting party contacted the department to report that the bicycle had been found.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9
21-009067 Weapons Offense 12:01:42 10/09/21
A San Juan Deputy was dispatched to a weapon offense in Friday Harbor. No suspect information exists at this time; the incident was documented.

21-009070 Trespassing 15:02:50 10/09/21
An Orcas Island Deputy arrested a subject for trespassing at Cons Pit Stop 274 A St. A report was sent to the Prosecutors Office for review.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10
21-009080 Found Property 08:23:34 10/10/21
An Orcas Island Deputy collected found property on the 200 block of A St. A found property report was authored and the property booked in for safe keeping.

21-009083 Traffic Violation 14:23:14 10/10/21
A Lopez Island Deputy received a traffic complaint about a commercial vehicle. The company owner was contacted about the issue, who assured the Deputy he would speak to the driver.

21-009084 Theft 14:24:04 10/10/21
An Orcas Island Deputy investigated a theft of diesel fuel from a business. A report was authored.

21-009086 Citizen Dispute 15:21:51 10/10/21
An Orcas Island Deputy authored an incident report regarding a neighbor dispute. An investigation determined no crime had been committed.

21-009087 Citizen Assist 15:35:32 10/10/21
A Lopez Island Deputy was asked to do a standby while a vehicle was retrieved from property. The vehicle was removed without incident.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 11
21-009100 Parking Problem 09:13:41 10/11/21
A Lopez Island Deputy ticketed two vehicles parked in a no parking zone on Islandale Rd. The cars were blocking a public works crew from a road improvement project.

21-009103 Traffic Violation 10:09:04 10/11/21
A San Juan Deputy stopped a vehicle as the owner had a suspended driver’s license. The driver was issued an infraction for operating a motor vehicle without insurance. The Deputy’s report will be sent to the Prosecutor’s Office for a charging decision for DWLS 3 and an ignition interlock violation.

21-009105 Unconscious ALS 10:38:19 10/11/21
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of CPR in progress at a local business. The subject was flown off island for treatment.

21-009114 Found Property 16:15:24 10/11/21
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of found property. The property was entered into evidence.

21-009117 Theft 16:43:46 10/11/21
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of theft regarding an apparent scam listing via a local Facebook buy, sell, trade group. The suspect was contacted via telephone and the report will be sent to the Prosecutor’s Office for a charging decision for theft 3rd degree.

TUESDAY OCTOBER 12
21-009125 Citizen Assist 07:32:10 10/12/21
A Deputy was dispatched to a Citizen Assist. The Deputy contacted the caller who was requesting to turn over a firearm to be destroyed. The Deputy took the firearm and entered it into evidence to be destroyed.
Report taken.

21-009127 Suicide, Actual 08:39:50 10/12/21
A Deputy on Orcas responded to a death near Eastsound. A report was taken.

21-009130 Accident-HitRun 09:32:40 10/12/21
A Deputy was contacted in reference to a Hit and Run Unattended. The Deputy contacted the caller. The caller advised that her vehicle was damaged but she did not know where or when. Report taken for insurance purposes.

21-009140 Sick or Injured Animal 15:26:14 10/12/21
A Lopez Island Deputy investigated a report of sheep in distress. The caller reported she was concerned because the sheep, which were tethered, were standing in a field with no shelter while it was cold and raining. It was determined the sheep were not in distress, despite the drizzling rain.

21-009142 Found Property 15:38:27 10/12/21
A Deputy had an item turned in as Found Property at the Sheriff’s Office. The item was entered into evidence.

21-009144 Boating Problem 16:55:26 10/12/21
Lopez Deputies responded to a report of a sailor hanging off the side of their vessel in Shoal Bay. The Deputies responded to the area and observed a sailboat near Spencer’s Marina. The operator was clearly not in crisis and did not even appear to be wet.