SJC Sheriff’s log

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

June 4

• A Friday Harbor resident reported his mail being taken. This is an ongoing issue and a report was made.

• A Lopez deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle speeding on Center Road. The driver was issued a citation for going 50 mph in a posted 35 mph zone and driving without a valid license. When asked, the driver admitted that they hadn’t been licensed for 17 years.

• San Juan Island deputies observed suspicious activity at the Friday Harbor High School. Upon arrival, deputies found that the graduating class was participating in their senior prank. No crime was observed, and the event was documented.

June 5

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• A deputy on Orcas Island received a report of a possible sighting of missing juveniles. It was discovered that the juveniles had been found safe in another city.

• A San Juan deputy received a request for a welfare check. The involved person refused assistance, so the deputy put their caregiver in contact with Compass Health.

• A Lopez deputy responded when a resident using a security camera system observed a suspicious-appearing man enter their property. Upon closer examination, the property owner realized that they had hired the man and he was there to help.

• A San Juan deputy responded to a report of a hit-and-run collision. No suspect information was available.

• A Lopez deputy responded when a homeowner discovered their crafting shed had been mysteriously rearranged. No property was damaged or missing. The incident was documented.

• San Juan Island deputies responded to a report of trespassing. The reporting party requested to trespass an individual from the property. A trespass warning letter was completed, and the letter was served to the individual. No crime was observed, and the event was documented.

• An Orcas Island deputy helped a citizen with documenting a civil matter. The deputy also provided resources to the citizen if the harassment escalated. No crime was committed at this point and the incident was documented.

• An Orcas Island deputy responded to a noise complaint. The deputy explained the county noise ordinance to the homeowner. The homeowner was given a verbal warning, and the incident was documented.

June 6

• An Orcas Island deputy along with the Orcas Island Fire and Rescue helped a citizen that was dealing with mental health concerns. The citizen was transported to Peace Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor. The incident was documented.

• The Sheriff’s Office issued three parking infractions to vehicles parked in no-parking zones.

• Orcas Island deputies investigated a welfare check. The deputies did not find evidence of anything of concern. Resources were provided, and the incident was documented.

• An Orcas Island deputy responded to a report of theft. The victim was able to track down a few items, and the deputy documented the stolen items.

• Orcas Island deputies conducted a welfare check on Shaw Island. The investigation revealed no concerns. The incident was documented.

• San Juan Island deputies responded to a report of a missing person. Deputies located the missing person at a family residence. No crime was observed, and the event was documented.

• San Juan Island deputies received a report of theft. Deputies contacted the reporting party, who stated they had captured an unknown individual on surveillance cameras walking away with some tools. The investigation is ongoing, and the event was documented.

• An Orcas Island deputy conducted a traffic stop for a driver who was speeding 40 mph in a posted 25 mph speed zone on Mt. Baker Road. The driver was subsequently issued an infraction for speed.

June 7

• San Juan Island deputies responded to a citizen dispute at a local business. Deputies contacted one of the involved parties at their residence. No crime was observed, and the incident was documented.

• An Orcas deputy stopped a vehicle on Orcas Road. The driver, a local man, was subsequently issued infractions for traveling 49 mph in a 35 mph zone and having expired registration, and criminally cited for driving without a license. He was also provided with a verbal warning for not having insurance.

• An Orcas Island deputy was dispatched to a callback regarding a domestic disturbance. It was determined that no crimes had been committed. An informational report was taken.

June 8

• The Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a hit-and-run. Both drivers were on-scene and information was exchanged. The damage was non-reportable.

• A deputy along with San Juan Island emergency medical services and San Juan Island Fire responded to an injury-accident. The driver reportedly swerved to miss a deer while negotiating a curve in the road. The driver ultimately went off the road and down an embankment. The driver was evaluated by EMS. A report was completed.

June 9

• A deputy on San Juan Island along with San Juan emergency medical services responded to a report of an overdose at a campsite. The individual had taken mushrooms for the first time and was having a “bad trip.” The individual was transported to the hospital for further care. A report was completed.

• An Orcas Island deputy along with Orcas Island Fire and Rescue responded to a vehicle collision on Olga Road. The driver was evaluated by emergency medical services for injuries and released. The deputy investigated the collision and the incident was documented.

• A report of a death at home was made to the Sheriff’s Office by their spouse. After an investigation, no suspicious circumstances were found. The deceased was turned over the Evan’s Funeral Home.

• A Lopez resident reported the theft of a political sign that had been placed on private property as an expression of free speech. A report was completed.

• A Lopez deputy received information related to the possible tampering of alcoholic beverages at a local business. No probable cause exists at this time. An informational report was completed.

• An Orcas Island deputy authored a report of fraud because someone was attempting to impersonate a homeowner and requesting real estate agents list the home for sale. The would-be impersonator’s attempt failed, and the incident was documented.

• Orcas Island deputies responded to a citizen assistance incident in the Eastsound area. The reported incident happened approximately 15 years ago, and when deputies asked why the incident was not reported earlier, it was said that they were told not to report it for fear of deportation.

• A deputy on San Juan Island took a walk-in report of possible burglary. A report was completed.

• A deputy on San Juan Island took a report of threats. An individual made an online purchase and ended up returning it because it was not what they ordered. The seller then began threatening the reporting party calling them a scammer. A report was completed.

• An Orcas Island deputy conducted a traffic stop for a driver who was speeding 38 mph in a posted 25 mph speed zone on Lovers Lane. The driver was subsequently issued an infraction for speed and operating a motor vehicle without insurance.

• An Orcas Island deputy responded to a suspicious incident in the Olga area. A resident came home to find several windows broken at their residence. After an investigation, it was noted that nothing was missing. There is evidence to believe that a possible animal caused the damage.

June 10

• Deputies, San Juan emergency medical services and San Juan Fire responded to a rollover accident on San Juan Valley Road. The driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel. The driver was transported to the hospital for further care. A report was completed.

• Orcas Island deputies and a Washington State Park ranger responded to a possible domestic call at Moran State Park. An investigation was completed. It was discovered that no crime was committed and the consumption of alcoholic beverages was a contributing factor to the incident.

• A deputy on Lopez received a found wallet and returned it to its owner.

• An Orcas Island deputy helped a citizen with an animal at large concern in their neighborhood. The deputy informed all parties involved about the San Juan County animal-at-large ordinance. The incident was documented.

• Deputies on San Juan Island made entry into a residence under community caretaking. The reporting party had not had contact with an ill individual for a couple of days. The reporting party also provided a key to the residence. The person was not home, and their front door was shut and locked.

• An Orcas Island deputy responded to a possible domestic incident at a store in Eastsound. After investigating the incident, the deputy learned that the citizen was experiencing a mental health crisis. There was no evidence of a crime, and resources were provided to the citizen.

• Deputies on San Juan Island conducted a welfare check on an adult female. She was found to be in crisis and voluntarily went to the hospital for further care. A report was completed.