The sheriff’s office responded to the following calls:
March 30
• A deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a burglary. A shed had been entered and it did not appear that anything was missing from the shed. Currently there are no suspects.
• Deputies were dispatched to a verbal domestic in Friday Harbor. Both parties were separated on the property and advised to stay away from each other for the evening.
• A Lopez Island property owner called for assistance in removing an aggressive man from his property. The subject left when requested to do so by a deputy. No further action was necessary.
• A Lopez Island deputy investigated a single vehicle crash on Fisherman Bay Road. The crash occurred on private property, and the only damage sustained was to the vehicle. A report was taken.
• An Orcas deputy received an anonymous report about a possible child abuse/neglect case involving several young children. Child Protective Services was given the mandatory referral. A report was written.
March 31
• A deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a DUI in ferry line parking Lot B. The driver of the vehicle was arrested for DUI and was booked into the San Juan County Jail.
• A deputy was dispatched to a citizen dispute in Friday Harbor. The deputy assisted the reporting party in retrieving her items from her ex-partner. No further action was necessary.
• Deputies responded to the 1900 block of Roche Harbor road reference a moped collision. Driver received minor injuries and was transported to the hospital. A police traffic collision report was filed.
• Deputies responded to a civil dispute in the parking lot of the county courthouse in Friday Harbor. No further information was provided.
A Friday Harbor resident came in to report threatening text messages. The person only wanted this documented in case of further problems. An information report was filed.
April 1
• A deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of identity theft. The victim’s credit card was used for a cash withdrawal at a Western Union. The case is still under investigation.
• A deputy responded to a reported commercial burglary in Eastsound. Several art supplies were reported to be missing from a storage unit. The case is under investigation.
• San Juan deputies were dispatched to a trespass complaint. The subject refused to leave and was also found to be in violation of ‘no alcohol’ orders received from the court earlier that afternoon. The subject was taken back into custody.
• A deputy stopped a vehicle for speeding on Beaverton Valley Road. A driver’s record check showed the defendant’s driver’s license was suspended in the third degree for unpaid ticket. Driver was issued an infraction for speeding and a criminal citation.
April 2
• A Friday Harbor resident reported vandalism to a locked gate on his property. His lock had been cut off and replaced with another lock, which he will have to cut off and replace. There are no suspects at this time.
• A Lopez Island deputy investigated a noise complaint regarding gunshots in the gravel pit at Lopez Sand and Gravel. When the deputy arrived, the shooter was leaving the vicinity. No further action necessary.
• A deputy stopped the defendant for failing to wear safety belt on Mullis Road. The defendant was issued an infraction for failing to wear safety belt. He had been previously warned for failing to wear safety belt and cell phone use while driving in March 2015.
• Deputies responded to a Doe Bay address, further investigation revealed probable cause that the suspect had assaulted someone. The subject was located and issued with a criminal citation and a promise to appear in court.
• Deputies were dispatched to the Mt. Lakes campground reference a subject creating a disturbance and disorderly conduct. When deputies arrived they attempted to contact the subject, however, were unable to. No further action was taken or required.
• A deputy stopped the defendant for driving with all the rear lights off on Tucker Avenue. Subsequent investigation showed the defendant’s driver’s license was suspended. The driver was was issued a criminal citation for DWLS third degree.
April 3
• A deputy was dispatched to a domestic dispute in the Friday Harbor area. The deputy arrived and contacted the victim. The victim advised that the argument was verbal only and that the other involved party had left the residence. The deputy cleared the incident as verbal only.
• A Lopez Island deputy came upon a pickup towing a boat trailer blocking a roadway, after the driver made a wrong turn and was unable to turn around. A nearby property owner allowed the vehicle to cross his property, clearing the road and freeing the vehicle.
April 4
• While patrolling the Eastsound area deputies observed a subject who was consuming an alcoholic beverage in a public area. Deputies contacted subject and cited the subject. No further action was required.
• A Lopez deputy took a report of a wallet missing from a residence. The investigation continues.
• Deputies were dispatched to an Eastsound address reference a domestic violence incident. When deputies arrived it was determined an assault had occurred. A report is being submitted to the prosecutor’s office for their review. No further action required.
• A deputy in Friday Harbor received a report that a person passed a counterfeit bill at a store. This case is still under investigation.
• Deputies were dispatched to an address in Eastsound reference a theft. After conducting a preliminary investigation it was determined a theft of mail occurred, however, deputies were unable to determine who was responsible at this time. No other action has been taken.
• A Lopez Island delivery driver reported being bitten by a dog after dropping a package at a south-end residence. The victim sought medical care for the injury. The dog owner was contacted by a deputy for verification of current shots on the dog. A report was taken.
• Deputies responded to a civil matter on Penny Lane of a neighbor not wanting the other neighbor to use shared driveway. The offending resident has dug trenches, laid timbers, wood and limbs to block usage. The other resident was referred to civil attorney.
April 5
• A Lopez Island deputy was called to assist a resident in removing a hummingbird from inside the house. The hummingbird had flown up into a skylight and was unable to find its way out. The bird was successfully removed from the house and happily flew away.
