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

Aug. 13

• A deputy on San Juan Island conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Roche Harbor Road. The driver was issued an infraction for speeding, 52 mph in a posted 35 mph speed zone, and a warning was given for expired registration. A report was completed.

• A deputy on San Juan Island took a report of a dog bite. The reporting party did not wish to pursue the matter criminally. The reporting party wanted the incident documented and for the owner to provide vaccination records for the dog. A report was completed.

• A deputy on San Juan Island responded to a two-vehicle accident on Mullis Street. A vehicle was stopped to turn into the Browne’s parking lot when a second vehicle slammed into the back of them. The offending driver was issued an infraction for following too closely. A report was completed.

• A deputy on San Juan Island took a report of vandalism. The reporting party found that a part of their property had been spray-painted with a misspelled word. A report was completed.

Aug. 14

• A San Juan deputy responded to a report of a hit-and-run collision in Friday Harbor. Evidence was insufficient to support that the driver was aware of the collision. Information was exchanged, and a report was generated.

• An Orcas Island deputy conducted a traffic stop for a driver who was using a mobile phone while driving on Orcas Road. The driver was subsequently issued an infraction for using a personal electronic device while driving.

• An Orcas Island deputy responded to an animal problem in the Eastsound area. The deputy learned that two dogs were at large on the reporting party’s front yard. The deputy located the dog owner, and a verbal warning for violation of the San Juan County animal-at-large ordinance was given.

• A San Juan deputy responded to a report of trespassing. The deputy located an individual and issued a trespass warning letter for a residence.

Aug. 15

• A San Juan Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a report of a residential burglary, where padlocks had been cut. The reporting party believed they knew who it was who had been on their property in the middle of the night. The property owner wished to trespass the individual. A report was completed.

• San Juan deputies responded to a report of a domestic dispute. Investigation revealed that a crime appeared to have occurred; one person was arrested and booked into jail for assault in the fourth degree – domestic violence.

• An Orcas Island deputy responded to a harassment incident in the Eastsound area. The deputy learned that the harassment was a civil matter; however, two individuals were trespassed from the reporting party’s property. The incident was documented.

Aug. 16

• An Orcas Island deputy authored a report for two drivers that disabled their vehicles from a rockslide near the 1800 block of Deer Harbor Road. The case number was provided to the drivers for their insurance company. San Juan County Public Works was notified of the traffic hazard.

• Orcas Island deputies and Orcas Island Fire and Rescue responded to a motor vehicle collision with injuries near the ferry terminal. The driver sustained major injuries and was transported to Island Hospital and subsequently arrested for DUI. The driver was released to the hospital for care.

• Deputies on San Juan responded to a dispute. It was reported that an individual had stolen money. However, after speaking with those involved, it was learned that the money was voluntarily given to buy “extracurricular activity” supplies. The substance was then not shared with the money provider.

• A San Juan deputy conducted a traffic stop on Roche Harbor Road. The driver was issued an infraction for speeding 70 mph in a 45 mph zone.

Aug. 17

• A Lopez resident provided video of a trespasser on private property. A report was completed. The suspects are not local.

• A deputy on San Juan Island was contacted by a citizen who had found a ring. The ring had been found at Jackson Beach. It is unknown at this time who the ring belongs to, so it was booked into evidence as found property.

Aug. 18

• A deputy on San Juan Island received a report of a burglary. This case is still under investigation.

• Deputies on Orcas Island responded to a citizen dispute at the ferry landing. A report was taken.

• A Lopez resident was issued an infraction for driving 59 mph in a 45 mph zone. They were also issued an infraction for no proof of vehicle insurance. Verbal warnings were given for other violations.

• A vehicle was tagged for a parking violation at the Hunter Bay parking area on Lopez.

• A deputy on San Juan issued a driver a criminal citation for driving while license suspended in the third degree. The driver and deputy arrived at an intersection at the same time. The driver turned onto a road, then into a parking lot. The driver got out and tried to walk away quickly, but the deputy caught up. A report was completed.

• Deputies on Orcas Island responded to a neighbor dispute. No crime was committed. The deputy completed an informational report, as this is an ongoing issue.

• A deputy on Orcas Island conducted a traffic stop. The driver was issued a notice of infraction for speeding, 57 mph in a 40 mph zone, no proof of insurance and no valid operator’s license with valid identification.

Aug. 19

• The Sheriff’s Office responded to a death investigation. The scene was investigated and turned over to the Coroner’s Office. The death appeared to have been natural.

• The Sheriff’s Office responded to a theft at a local retail establishment. The suspect was located with the merchandise. The case was forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for charging.

• A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of a hit-and-run at the Brewery. The offending vehicle was local to the island, and the vehicle that got hit was a rental. The deputy spoke with the renter, the rental company and the offending driver. A report was completed.

• A deputy on Orcas Island responded to a vandalism complaint. After the investigation, the incident was determined to be civil in nature. An informational report was authored.