The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.
May 14
• Orcas Island deputies responded to a citizen assist. The individual was looking to surrender three firearms. Deputies received the firearms and processed them for safekeeping.
• A deputy on San Juan Island took a report of mail theft. A report was completed.
• An Orcas Island deputy conducted a traffic stop for a driver who was speeding 27 mph in a posted 20 mph speed zone on Main St. The driver was subsequently issued an infraction for speed and expired registration.
• An Orcas Island deputy conducted a traffic stop for a driver who was speeding 52 mph in a posted 35 mph speed zone on Mt. Baker Road. The driver was subsequently issued an infraction for speed.
• An Orcas Island deputy responded to a residential burglary near the Enchanted Forest area. The burglary occurred when the resident was out of town. An investigation into this incident is underway, and the incident was documented.
• A deputy on San Juan Island conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle. The driver was issued infractions for driving 52 mph in a posted 35 mph speed zone and operating a vehicle without insurance. A report was completed.
• A San Juan deputy contacted a driver for parking in the roadway. The driver was drinking alcohol when the deputy contacted them and nearly struck the deputy’s patrol car when hiding the beverage. The driver was arrested for DUI and was booked into jail.
• An Orcas Island deputy responded to a protection order violation. An investigation took place, and a review of the protection order was conducted. It was revealed that no violation of the protection order occurred. The incident was documented.
• A deputy on San Juan Island received a report of a trespasser. The deputy checked the area but was unable to locate the person.
• A deputy on San Juan Island received a report of a trespasser. The deputy issued the suspect a trespass warning letter.
May 15
• A Lopez deputy responded to a report of two ex-employees taking table lamps from a restaurant. The individuals in question returned the lamps, and the incident was documented.
• A deputy was contacted about a runaway juvenile. After speaking with the parent, the parent did not wish to pursue anything at this time. A report was taken.
• San Juan deputies responded to the residence of a person known to have a warrant for their arrest involving multiple violent felonies. The person was located and booked into jail.
• A San Juan deputy completed a records check on a vehicle parked on False Bay Road, which drove away shortly after. The initial return showed that the registration expired in 2016. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was arrested for DUI.
May 16
• An Orcas Island deputy observed suspicious activity at a park in Eastsound. After investigating the suspicious activity, the citizen claimed that they were just sad and didn’t need help. The deputy offered resources to the person.
May 17
• A San Juan deputy responded to a report of a found debit card. The owner was not located and the card was entered into evidence.
• A Lopez Island deputy stopped a speeding vehicle near Woodman Hall. The driver, a local man, was subsequently issued an infraction for speeding 15 mph over the posted speed limit and expired registration. He was given a verbal warning for not having his driver’s license on him.
• An Orcas Island deputy conducted a traffic stop for a driver who was speeding 41 mph in a posted 25 mph speed zone on North Beach Road. The driver was subsequently issued an infraction for speed.
• An Orcas Island deputy was conducting patrol near Lummi Nation land and observed someone had dumped a large amount of trash at the end of Haven Road. If you have information or know who may have done this, contact the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office.
• A Lopez Island deputy stopped a speeding vehicle on Fisherman Bay Road. The driver, a visitor to the island, was subsequently issued an infraction for traveling 38 mph in a posted 25 mph zone.
• A Lopez Island deputy stopped a vehicle on Fisherman Bay Road. The driver, a local man, was subsequently issued an infraction for not wearing a seatbelt.
• A Lopez Island deputy stopped a vehicle on Fisherman Bay Road. The driver, a local man, was subsequently issued an infraction for not wearing his seatbelt.
• A San Juan deputy stopped a vehicle for following too close. The driver was arrested for DUI.
May 18
• A Friday Harbor man made a report to the Sheriff’s Office that the mother of his child was not following a parenting plan. The mother continues to not pick up their child at the agreed-upon pickup time. This report is for informational purposes only.
• Deputies on San Juan Island responded to a report of a domestic incident on board a vessel at the Port of Friday Harbor. The male half was gone on arrival and the female half reported that it was verbal only. A report was completed.
May 19
• A deputy on San Juan Island responded to a non-injury accident on Mitchell Bay Road. The driver was tired while driving and decided to close his eyes. Ultimately, the vehicle went off the roadway and crashed. The driver was issued an infraction for driving with wheels off the roadway.
• A Lopez Island deputy was dispatched to a vandalism call at a local business. The suspect was trespassed from the property, and a report was completed.
• Deputies on San Juan Island responded with San Juan emergency medical services and San Juan Fire to a report of CPR in progress. The patient was flown off the island for further care. A report was completed.
• Deputies on San Juan Island responded to a report of a domestic incident. After speaking with the involved parties, probable cause for a crime was not established. One-half of the incident agreed to leave the area. A report was completed.
• A deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of a juvenile in possession of marijuana. The marijuana vape pens were collected as evidence, and a probable cause statement for possession of marijuana under 21 was completed.
May 20
• A deputy on San Juan Island took a report over the phone of a domestic incident, as the reporting party wanted a phone call. Probable cause for a crime was not established. A report was completed.
