Sheriff’s Report | September 15 – 21, 2021

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

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 15
21-008372 Boating Problem 09:24:36 09/15/21
A Lopez Island Deputy was sent to investigate a boat reportedly aground on a beach near Shark Reef Park. After searching the area on foot, no beached vessels were located in the area.

21-008378 Boating Problem 11:05:26 09/15/21
An Orcas Island Deputy issued a County Parking citation to a boat at Obstruction Pass County dock for expired vessel registration and illegal moorage.

21-008386 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 15:10:04 09/15/21
An Orcas Island Deputy took an incident report about an unknown White male looking into the windows of rooms at the Outlook Inn on the evening of 09/14/2021.

21-008393 Citizen Assist 18:42:47 09/15/21
A Lopez Deputy responded to a citizen assist call. A citizen wanted to document an ongoing business-related conflict. A report was taken.

21-008394 Theft 19:17:55 09/15/21
A San Juan Deputy responded to a report of theft. It was determined throughout the investigation that the reporting party was providing false statements to the Deputy. The report will be forwarded to the Prosecutor’s Office for a charging decision for the reporting party.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
21-008401 Citizen Assist 07:58:43 09/16/21
A Lopez Island Deputy responded to a citizen assist callback. An info report was taken.

21-008409 Disorderly Conduct 12:47:20 09/16/21
An Orcas Island Deputy authored an incident report reference a non-criminal dispute between neighbors over speeding on a private roadway.

21-008414 Fraud 16:12:53 09/16/21
A Lopez Island Deputy responded to a report of a possible stolen credit card. It was determined the credit card was not stolen and a report was completed.

21-008418 Malicious Mischief 17:42:27 09/16/21
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of vandalism.There are no suspects or evidentiary leads at this time. The incident was documented.

21-008420 Aircraft Problem 18:26:01 09/16/21
Orcas Deputies responded along with Orcas Fire and EMS and State Parks units to a downed aircraft. A single-engine airplane crashed in a field after a reported engine failure. The three passengers were airlifted from the scene.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
21-008434 Trespassing 09:04:29 09/17/21
An Orcas Island Deputy authored an incident report regarding a prowler on the 2800 block of Enchanted Forest Road.

21-008436 Citizen Assist 09:59:51 09/17/21
A Lopez Deputy responded to a citizen assist call. An investigation for a potential harassment case is underway.

21-008445 Controlled Substance Problem 10:45:45 09/17/21
A San Juan Deputy initiated a traffic stop on a speeding driver. The vehicle was seized pending a search warrant based on a canine sniff. Deputies found drugs and paraphernalia in the vehicle. Due to recent law changes, the suspect was referred to Compass Health in lieu of criminal charges.

21-008439 Accident-HitRun 11:06:50 09/17/21
A San Juan Deputy took a report of a cold Hit and Run collision. The incident was documented and no suspect information exists at this time.

21-008446 Fraud 13:10:36 09/17/21
An Orcas Island Deputy authored an incident report regarding an alleged fraud which took place approximately one month ago on Timber Ln.

21-008449 Assault – Body Force 14:58:13 09/17/21
A San Juan Deputy took a report of an assault. No injuries took place and the investigation is ongoing.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
21-008461 Area Check 02:25:38 09/18/21
A Lopez Island Deputy was sent to investigate a peculiar noise in a neighborhood. Neither the noise nor its source could be located or identified. Nearby residents suspected it may have been related to the heavy rain.

21-008464 Traffic Hazard 09:27:44 09/18/21
A Lopez Island Deputy assisted a motorist whose vehicle quit running in the traffic lane of Fisherman Bay Rd. When the driver was unable to restart the car, it was pushed off the roadway to a safe spot on the shoulder. The owner will arrange for tow or repair.

21-008468 Trespassing 10:05:17 09/18/21
An Orcas Island Deputy served a subject with a No Trespass Warning Letter for Country Corner located at 837 Crescent Beach Rd.

21-008472 Animal at Large 12:05:03 09/18/21
A Lopez Island Deputy was called to pick up a stray dog that wandered into a village business unaccompanied by its human. As the Deputy was getting ready to leave with the dog, its owner arrived looking for it frantically. They were happily reunited and sent on their way.

21-008474 Found Property 14:33:15 09/18/21
A Lopez Island resident turned in an Alaska driver license found on a south end beach. The license was logged as found property, pending claim by its owner.

21-008476 Court Order Violation 14:49:33 09/18/21
A Lopez Island Deputy took a report of a violation of an order of protection.

21-008478 Animal at Large 15:03:57 09/18/21
Deputies on Orcas Island responded to a dog-at-large complaint. The owner was located and issued a warning.

21-008479 Found Property 16:31:00 09/18/21
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a found property complaint.

21-008483 Found Property 17:23:58 09/18/21
A community member found a cellular phone on the roadway and turned it in to the Sheriff’s Office. A report was completed and the property was placed in evidence.

21-008484 Alarm 17:28:35 09/18/21
A Lopez Deputy responded to a septic alarm sounding at a Lopez residence. The homeowner was contacted and alerted to the alarm.

21-008486 Mental Health 17:51:55 09/18/21
Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of a mental subject. There was an order in place for a mental health hold. The subject refused to go to the hospital. Due to the changes in law, Deputies were unable to physically restrain the subject and get them the help they need.

21-008488 Domestic Dispute or Assault 18:16:53 09/18/21
Deputies on Orcas Island responded to a domestic dispute. One of the involved was arrested for Harassment – Domestic Violence.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
21-008508 Mental Health 11:49:16 09/19/21

A Deputy was dispatched to a Mental Health issue in the Friday Harbor area. The Deputies arrived and contact the involved people. The Deputies were preparing to leave when they were assaulted. One person arrested and taken into custody.

21-008510 Animal Bite 14:30:54 09/19/21
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of an animal bite. A child was bitten by a stray dog after trying to grab it. The dog was transported to APS. The child was taken to the hospital by family.

21-008519 Domestic Dispute or Assault 19:54:24 09/19/21
Orcas Island Deputies were dispatched to a reported domestic disturbance. It was determined that the reporting party was extremely intoxicated. No crime was committed. She became aggressive with the officer so they left the area. A report was taken.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
21-008532 Trespassing 13:10:29 09/20/21
A Deputy on Orcas Island located an individual on a property he had previously been trespassed from. The Deputy contacted the individual and informed him he would be charged with criminal trespass.

21-008538 Accident-Injury, Traffic 16:24:00 09/20/21
A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a minor traffic collision.

21-008540 Theft 17:19:52 09/20/21
A Lopez Island Deputy responded to a theft and criminal trespass complaint. The reporting person stated she saw an unidentified male take an item from her property without permission. The male was located and the item was retrieved. The matter is being investigated for criminal charges.

21-008544 Area Check 20:06:24 09/20/21
San Juan Deputy took a report of a suspicious vehicle in a neighborhood. The caller noted it was the second day the vehicle was there and occupied. The vehicle was contacted, but no crime was found. A suspicious report was filed.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
21-008559 Theft 18:29:02 09/21/21
A Lopez Deputy responded to a theft call. A plastic recovery cone meant to be worn by a dog was stolen. The investigation is ongoing.

21-008562 Trespassing 19:50:59 09/21/21
A San Juan Deputy responded to a complaint of trespassing at a business in Friday Harbor. The suspect was named in a no-trespass order for the business. An investigation was completed and the case was forwarded to the Prosecutor’s Office.

21-008565 Burglary – Residential 23:09:29 09/21/21
A San Juan Deputy responded to an intruder in a condominium. The complainant said an unknown man entered their home, accessed their fridge and ate their soup before being scared off by the tenant. The suspect was not located, and a report was filed.