SJC Sheriff’s log

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.

June 25

• A San Juan deputy responded to a boating complaint at the West Sound County Dock. Two boats were found to be in violation of the overnight moorage law and were issued infractions.

• An Orcas Island deputy investigated a theft in the Deer Harbor area. It was discovered that the suspect was a hired hand on the property. The incident was documented, and the case is an ongoing investigation.

• San Juan Island deputies responded to a non-injury vehicle accident. Deputies found that the vehicle had driven off the road and through a fence, coming to rest in a field. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence, and multiple infractions were given.

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• An Orcas Island deputy responded to an unwanted person in the Mount Woolard area. The concerned citizen’s dog began to bark which prompted the citizen to investigate outside the residence. Nothing appeared to be stolen or broken into; however, an outside faucet was open. The incident was documented.

June 26

• A Lopez deputy responded to a report of two pickup trucks scraping side mirrors while traveling in opposite directions on Fisherman Bay Road. Both trucks had extra wide extended tow side mirrors. Damage to the trucks was minimal and both drivers were uninjured.

• An Orcas Island deputy received found property from the post office in Eastsound. The contents of the found property were inventoried and placed into evidence. The incident was documented.

June 27

• A San Juan deputy stopped a vehicle for traveling 63 mph in a posted 25 mph speed zone. The driver was arrested for DUI and was booked into jail.

• A San Juan deputy took a report of harassment. The reported behavior did not appear to be criminal in nature and the reporting party was referred to the court to petition for an anti-harassment order.

• An Orcas Island deputy responded to an animal-at-large call in the Obstruction Pass area. The owner of the animal-at-large had multiple infractions for San Juan County code dog-at-large. The dog owner was subsequently issued an infraction for dog-at-large, third offense.

• San Juan Island deputies responded to an accident injury. Upon arrival, deputies found that a vehicle had driven off the road. The driver was medically assessed and cleared by emergency medical services. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence, and multiple infractions were given.

June 28

• San Juan Island deputies responded to a report of found property. No contact or identifying information was located on the items. The items were processed into evidence as found property.

• An Orcas Island deputy conducted a traffic stop for a driver who was speeding 59 mph in a posted 35 mph speed zone on Orcas Road. The driver was subsequently issued an infraction for speed and given several verbal warnings.

• An Orcas Island deputy responded to a noise complaint in the Rosario area. The deputy was made aware that the noise came from a kayak tour group. The deputy reached out to the manager of the tour group and plans were discussed to prevent noise ordinance violations in the future.

June 29

• Deputies responded to a residence on San Juan Island on a report of a suicide attempt. The victim was pronounced deceased upon arrival.

• A San Juan Island resident reported vehicle window damage caused by an errant golf ball.

• A deputy on Orcas Island took a hit-and-run property damage report. The complainant reported approximately $100 in damage to a post.

• A deputy on Orcas Island stopped a vehicle for failure to yield the right-of-way. The driver was issued a warning for the original reason for the stop. The driver was arrested for operating a motor vehicle without an ignition interlock device when required.

• An Orcas Island deputy responded to a harassment incident in the Rosario area. After investigating the incident, the deputy was not able to identify the person of interest because the alleged person yelled at a kayak tour group in the middle of the night from shore.

• A backpack was turned in to the Sheriff’s Office. It was found in the Eagle Cove area and contained a number of items. No owner was located, and it was booked into the property room.

• A Lopez Island deputy responded to an animal problem call. An individual reported that he had been bitten by a dog. The dog and its owner had left the scene before the deputy arrived. The investigation is ongoing.

• Deputies on San Juan responded to a weapons noise call. After being unable to make verbal contact, the deputies located the individual. They had attempted to take their own life. EMS was requested to respond immediately. Life-saving efforts were performed and the individual was flown off the island.

• Deputies on San Juan Island responded to a citizen dispute that reportedly turned into an assault. The reporting party had obvious markings on his throat. The suspect would not come out of his house to talk. A probable cause statement for assault in the fourth degree was completed.

June 30

• A Friday Harbor female was arrested for mail theft after an investigation. She was booked into jail pending a hearing with the judge. More investigation to follow.

• A Lopez resident requested a courtesy report regarding a person from their past. A report was completed and civil court action was recommended.

• A deputy on Orcas Island responded to a two-vehicle collision. One of the drivers was arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor and/or drugs.

• Deputies on San Juan Island responded to a report of a domestic incident between two juvenile brothers. The conflict was resolved for the evening with the assistance of a grandparent. A report was completed.

July 1

• An Orcas Island deputy took a report of an alleged protection order violation that occurred on June 30. The allegations were forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for review.

• A deputy took a report of a scam text received by the reporting party. The reporting party believed it was a scam, did not respond to the text and no monetary loss occurred. No probable cause for a crime was found and a report was completed.

• A deputy on Orcas Island conducted a traffic stop. The driver was issued a notice of infraction for speeding, 42 mph in a 25 mph zone.

• A Deputy on San Juan Island took a report of neighborly harassment. The reporting party was convinced that a neighbor was throwing things on her roof. However, she did not have proof of it and wanted the incident documented.

• Deputies on San Juan Island responded to a report of harassment, where an intoxicated adult male was reportedly acting predatory toward a child he had not met. The male was contacted and trespassed from the reporting party’s house. The male was very mad and used choice words with the deputies.

• A deputy on Orcas Island responded to a report of a woman yelling obscenities in the parking lot of a business. The woman was contacted and trespassed.

July 2

• A deputy on San Juan Island issued a parking ticket on a recreational vehicle parked on Argyle Avenue in front of the fairgrounds. The RV was parked in that spot all day and into the night, during the no-parking time. The owner has previously been informed that he cannot continue to park there.