Sheriff’s Report | September 14 – 20, 2022

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

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
22-006709 Found Property 13:27:26 09/14/22
An Orcas Island Deputy took a found property report. A wallet was booked into evidence for safe keeping.

22-006711 Theft 13:57:32 09/14/22
A Lopez Deputy responded to a reported theft call. Upon investigation, the item that was taken never belonged to the reporting party and was reclaimed by the legal owner.

22-006712 Found Property 14:00:21 09/14/22
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of found property. The property was entered into evidence as the owner’s whereabouts were unknown.

22-006717 Found Property 16:30:18 09/14/22
A Deputy on San Juan Island took custody of a debit card that was found in Friday Harbor. The debit card was entered into evidence as found property. An informational report was completed.

22-006719 Domestic Dispute or Assault 17:14:57 09/14/22
Lopez Island Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance. One of the involved parties was arrested for assault 4th DV. A report was taken.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
22-006732 Welfare Check 14:55:15 09/15/22
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of a welfare check. The Deputy checked the subject who was fine and did not need any help.

22-006745 Mental Health 18:24:08 09/15/22
A Sheriff Deputy responded to a report of a mental health crisis. It was discovered that the victim was suffering from effects of psychedelic substances. Medical aid was provided and the patient was released to a responsible adult.

22-006748 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 19:58:24 09/15/22
A female dropped off a brown paper bag to a local business and left. The item discovered inside was likely to be narcotics. An identification of the person who dropped off the bag is believed to be known. The case is active.

22-006751 Trespassing 21:01:03 09/15/22
A San Juan County Sheriff Personnel witnessed an individual walk into an Eastsound business that he had been trespassed from in the years prior. It has yet to be determined if the subject is still trespassed from the premise at this point. Case continues.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
22-006757 Welfare Check 08:16:20 09/16/22
A Deputy was dispatched to a Welfare Check in the San Juan Island area. The Deputy made contact with the people living at the residence. The Deputy did not see any issues. Report taken.

22-006761 Boating Problem 09:17:21 09/16/22
An Orcas Island Deputy issued a County Mooring Violation infraction to a boat at the Obstruction Pass public dock.

22-006762 Fraud 09:19:16 09/16/22
An Orcas Island Deputy investigated a report of fraud. A victim answered a phone call and forwarded the scammers approximately $2000.00 via Zelle.

22-006765 Citizen Assist 11:40:46 09/16/22
An Orcas Island Deputy assisted a citizen with the disposal of an unwanted firearm. The firearm was booked into evidence for destruction and an incident report was authored.

22-006767 Agency Assistance 12:27:29 09/16/22
A Lopez Deputy received a referral from adult protective services. The investigation did not reveal that any crime had been committed. An informational report was completed.

22-006768 Accident-HitRun 13:12:25 09/16/22
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a call of a hit and run accident. Upon arrival it was determined it was not a hit and run and all parties involved had exchanged information. A courtesy report was authored.

22-006771 Accident-HitRun 15:04:52 09/16/22
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of a hit and run. The reporting party did not want to pursue the matter as a crime and wanted to go through their insurance. The damage also did not meet the reporting requirements.

22-006773 Found Property 17:00:00 09/16/22
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of found property. The wallet’s owner was contacted and the property was returned.

22-006774 Citizen Assist 17:42:28 09/16/22
A drunk individual called to report that their car keys were taken by their older sibling, who was not allowing them to drive drunk. A Lopez Deputy responded to the scene and thanked the older sibling.

22-006775 Unwanted Person 20:47:50 09/16/22
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of an unwanted person. The suspect was arrested for harassment domestic violence and DUI. The suspect was booked into San Juan County Jail.

22-006776 Accident-NonInj 21:36:33 09/16/22
San Juan County Deputies responded to a two-vehicle collision on Orcas Island. It was discovered that the vehicle at fault crossed the double yellow center line, striking the other vehicle. The driver of the causing vehicle was believed to be driving under the influence and was arrested.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 17
22-006779 Domestic Dispute or Assault 09:30:17 09/17/22
A Lopez Deputy responded to a non-criminal domestic incident. A referral to Safe San Juans was made and a report was written.

22-006782 Controlled Substance Problem 12:21:20 09/17/22
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of an individual ingesting drugs on the ferry. The subjects were contacted and subsequently issued trespassing notices for the state ferries.

22-006784 Accident-NonInj 12:45:12 09/17/22
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to non-injury collision on the 700 block of Trail Head Rd. Upon arrival it was determined no accident occurred and the vehicle was only stuck in a ditch with no damage. Courtesy report authored.

22-006788 Fraud 15:17:03 09/17/22
A Deputy on San Juan Island took a report of possible fraud. The reporting party suspects fraudulent activity on a vulnerable adult’s finances. The case is currently being investigated.

22-006791 Trespassing 17:11:31 09/17/22
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a local business who wanted to trespass an individual. A trespass letter was completed, and the individual will be served the letter upon locating them. A report was completed.

22-006792 Theft 17:44:38 09/17/22
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a report that two people that had previously skipped out on a bar tab had returned to that business. The suspects were contacted, paid the bill and were trespassed from that location.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
22-006804 Malicious Mischief 09:16:49 09/18/22
A Deputy was dispatched to a Malicious Mischief in the San Juan Island area. The person was reporting their mailbox had been damaged over the previous night. Photos were taken of the damage. Report taken.

22-006809 Found Property 12:03:18 09/18/22
A Deputy was contacted in reference to Found Property. the person turn over a wallet they found. The wallet was entered into evidence. Report taken.

22-006810 Found Property 13:04:56 09/18/22
A Deputy was contacted in reference to Found Property. A person turned over a debit card. The item was entered into evidence. Report taken.

22-006813 Welfare Check 14:07:36 09/18/22
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a welfare check, the reporting party was concerned with the wellbeing of one of their family members. The Deputy located the individual and was informed they were happy and doing fine. A report was completed.

22-006814 Welfare Check 14:13:24 09/18/22
Lopez EMS and a Deputy responded for a welfare check of a person in crisis. Upon medical review, a friend transported the person to the mainland for treatment.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
22-006824 Death Investigation 08:49:54 09/19/22
An Orcas Island Deputy took a phone call of possible human remains located on Patos Island. An investigation was started and turned over to the San Juan County Coroners Office. No crime is suspected at this time and an incident report was authored.

22-006833 Found Property 11:20:26 09/19/22
A Deputy was dispatched to Found Property in Friday Harbor. An item had been found in the public restrooms. The Deputy took the item and entered it into evidence. Report taken.

22-006835 Accident-Injury, Traffic 12:07:33 09/19/22
A Deputy was dispatched to a Traffic Accident in the San Juan Island area. The Deputy located a two vehicle accident with minor injuries. One of the vehicles had drifted into the lane of the other, damaging both vehicles. Report taken.

22-006840 Parking Problem 14:14:07 09/19/22
A Deputy on San Juan responded to a report of a parking problem. The vehicle was located parked blocking a public roadway. The vehicle appeared to be abandoned and no contact information was found for the owner. The vehicle was impounded.

22-006849 Malicious Mischief 17:36:28 09/19/22
A Deputy on San Juan Island took a report of suspected vandalism at a residence. The Deputy photographed the damaged property. There is currently no suspect information or workable leads. A report was completed.

22-006853 Welfare Check 19:05:38 09/19/22
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of a welfare check. The reporting party stated a vulnerable adult was being threatened by the supposed care taker. No crime appeared to have been committed and the suspect left the property and will be issued a trespass notice.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
22-006866 Litter/Pollution/Public Health 08:47:51 09/20/22
An Orcas Island Deputy responded to the 200 block of North Beach Rd. for a complaint of littering. An investigation was conducted, and it was determined no crime was committed. An incident report was authored.

22-006867 Trespassing 09:28:58 09/20/22
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of trespassing. One subject was located and was issued a trespass warning letter for multiple properties.

22-006871 Theft 13:05:22 09/20/22
An Orcas Island Deputy took a report of a package theft from a residence on the 200 block of Bartel Rd.