San Juan Islands Sheriff's Log October 21-28: Kids stuck in a thicket, burglaries, fraud, loose boat

The disposition codes are: ACT- active; ALS-Advanced life support; BLS - Basic Life Support; CIC - citation issued; CLO - closed; FAL - false; INA - inactive; NR - no report; UNF - unfounded; GOA - gone on arrival; FTA - failure to appear.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2020

20-008984 Traffic Stop 07:27:12 10/21/20 (Orcas Island) CAA

A deputy on Orcas Island stopped a vehicle for speeding near Eastsound. The driver was warned for speeding and issued and infraction for no insurance. A case for driving with a suspended license was also referred to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney.

20-008985 Traffic Stop 08:47:42 10/21/20 (Lopez Island) NR

20-008986 Traffic Stop 09:19:51 10/21/20 (Orcas Island) NR

20-008987 Area Check 09:27:48 10/21/20 (Orcas Island) NR

20-008988 Sick or Injured Animal 10:05:14 10/21/20 (San Juan Island) NR

20-008989 Sick or Injured Animal 10:28:14 10/21/20 (Orcas Island) NR

20-008990 Burglary - Residential 11:39:51 10/21/20 (Orcas Island) CAA

A deputy on Orcas Island was dispatched to a residential burglary near Eastsound. A report was filed and the investigation for a known suspect is ongoing.

20-008991 Citizen Assist 11:57:27 10/21/20 (Orcas Island) NR

20-008992 Theft 12:50:37 10/21/20 (San Juan Island) NR

20-008993 Noise Complaint /not dogs 15:49:02 10/21/20 (Orcas Island) NR

20-008994 Citizen Assist 16:03:16 10/21/20 (San Juan Island) NR

20-008995 Citizen Assist 16:29:38 10/21/20 (Orcas Island) NR

20-008996 Traffic Stop 16:56:51 10/21/20 (Orcas Island) CIC

A deputy on Orcas conducted a traffic stop on Orcas Road. The driver was given a warning for expired registration and an infraction for speeding, 60mph in a 40mph zone.

20-008997 Traffic Stop 17:23:05 10/21/20 (Lopez Island) NR

20-008998 Animal at Large 17:37:47 10/21/20 (San Juan Island) NR

20-008999 Traffic Hazard 17:57:42 10/21/20 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009000 Traffic Stop 18:23:13 10/21/20 (San Juan Island) CIC On 10/21/2020, a San Juan deputy stopped a vehicle for traveling 45MPH in a posted 25MPH speed zone. The driver was issued an infraction for speed.

20-009001 Sick or Injured Animal 18:56:49 10/21/20 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009002 Area Check 21:41:10 10/21/20 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009003 Traffic Stop 21:47:13 10/21/20 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009004 Area Check 21:52:30 10/21/20 (Orcas Island) NR

An Orcas Island Deputy conducted an area check at the Westsound County Dock. At about 2200 hours there was a vessel located at the dock which had been issued numerous infractions for unlawful overnight moorage before. The deputy issued the vessel an infraction.

20-009005 Area Check 22:16:46 10/21/20 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009006 Traffic Stop 22:19:06 10/21/20 (San Juan Island) CIC

A San Juan deputy observed a vehicle stopping on the roadway for vehicle repair. The driver was not licensed and was issued an infraction for no valid license with ID.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020

20-009007 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 02:43:18 FAL

20-009008 Mental Health 05:19:07 (Lopez Island) INA

A Lopez deputy was called out to contact a male suffering from a mental health crisis. Family members will be notified to provided additional care.

20-009009 Alarm 06:16:51 FAL

20-009010 Area Check 07:22:49 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009011 Traffic Stop 07:35:12 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009012 Vehicle Prowl 07:58:36 (San Juan Island) INA

A Deputy responded to a report of a vandalism of a car window in Friday Harbor. There is no suspect information, witnesses, or workable leads. A report was completed for insurance.

20-009013 Weapons Noise 08:17:30 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009014 Alarm 08:44:28 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009015 Welfare Check 09:17:34 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009016 Area Check 09:31:17 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009017 Area Check 10:12:50 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009018 Trouble Unknown 11:51:58 INA

20-009019 Mental Health 12:22:07 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009020 Traffic Stop 13:22:34 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009021 Communications Problem 14:10:54 (Lopez Island) NR

20-009022 Litter/Pollution/Public Health 14:18:51 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009024 Agency Assistance 14:32:35 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009023 Traffic Stop 14:32:36 (Lopez Island) NR

20-009025 Trouble Unknown 15:08:53 (Lopez Island) NR

20-009026 Unwanted Person 15:32:53 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009027 Traffic Stop 16:09:46 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009028 Harassment 16:15:59 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009029 Traffic Stop 16:22:51 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009030 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 17:41:47 (Lopez Island) NR

20-009031 Traffic Stop 19:54:41 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009032 Traffic Stop 20:02:14 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009033 Traffic Stop 20:32:41 (San Juan Island) CIC

A San Juan deputy stopped a vehicle for traveling 57MPH in a posted 45MPH speed zone. The driver was issued an infraction for speed.

20-009034 Traffic Stop 20:59:48 (San Juan Island) CIC

A Deputy on San Juan stopped a vehicle for no tail lights and lane travel, driving over the fog line. The driver was issued an infraction for no valid driver's license with identification.

20-009035 Area Check 21:01:13 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009036 Area Check 21:08:42 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009037 Area Check 21:32:07 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009038 Traffic Stop 22:03:44 (San Juan Island) CIC

A San Juan deputy stopped a vehicle for traveling 37MPH in a posted 25MPH speed zone. The driver was issued an infraction for speed.

20-009041 Fall BLS 22:04:28 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009039 Traffic Stop 22:06:47 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009040 Citizen Dispute 22:08:49 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009042 Noise Complaint /not dogs 22:42:57 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009043 Trouble Unknown 23:11:14 UNF

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2020

20-009044 Mental Health 06:00:07 (Lopez Island) INA

Lopez deputies took a male into custody under the involuntary treatment act. His family was strongly encouraged to take an active role in the supervision of his treatment, to include moving him to a location with more readily available resources.

20-009045 Area Check 08:14:28 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009046 Civil Problem 08:39:00 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009047 Area Check 09:10:30 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009048 Domestic Dispute or Assault 09:16:26 (Orcas Island) EJN

A deputy on Orcas Island was dispatched to report of domestic violence in Eastsound. A report was filed and the case was referred to the court.

20-009049 Chimney Fire 09:21:00 (Lopez Island) NR

20-009050 Trouble Unknown 09:29:48 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009051 Traffic Enforcement 13:05:27 (Lopez Island) NR

20-009052 Malicious Mischief 13:20:42 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009053 Traffic Stop 15:10:51 (San Juan Island) CAA

A San Juan deputy stopped a vehicle for failing to stop at a stop sign. The driver was arrested for DWLS 3rd degree and was issued infractions for failing to stop at a stop sign and no insurance.

20-009054 Traffic Stop 15:15:03 (Lopez Island) NR

20-009055 Accident-Injury, Traffic 15:19:07 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009056 Accident-NonInj 15:23:37 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009057 Sick or Injured Animal 15:48:26 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009058 Found Property 16:16:56 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009059 Harassment 16:23:06 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009060 Mental Health 19:25:48 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009061 Traffic Stop 19:59:30 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009062 Traffic Stop 20:06:12 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009063 Traffic Stop 20:37:38 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009064 Traffic Stop 21:06:03 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009065 Traffic Stop 21:22:00 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009066 Traffic Stop 21:43:22 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009067 Traffic Stop 21:43:40 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009068 Area Check 21:58:58 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009069 Traffic Stop 22:12:24 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009070 Traffic Stop 22:52:50 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009071 Area Check 22:55:44 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009072 Area Check 23:15:57 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009073 Traffic Stop 23:53:16 (Orcas Island) NR

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2020

20-009074 Area Check 00:43:00 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009075 Parking Problem 01:15:50 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009076 Alarm 01:53:25 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009077 Alarm 03:07:05 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009078 Alarm 04:51:31 (San Juan Island) FAL

20-009079 Area Check 07:27:39 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009080 Area Check 07:43:25 (Orcas Island) INA

20-009081 Boating Acc NI 08:24:13 (Lopez Island) NR

An unoccupied sailboat broke free of its mooring buoy in the gale force winds and ran aground. A Lopez Island deputy along with EMS and rescue personnel responded to a report of a person in the water when the boat owner reportedly tried to save the boat before the storm subsided.

20-009082 Trouble Unknown 08:48:30 (Lopez Island) NR

20-009083 Traffic Hazard 08:56:43 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009084 Traffic Hazard 09:23:57 UNF

20-009085 Area Check 10:07:21 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009086 Trespassing 10:09:33 (Lopez Island) NR

20-009087 Theft 10:14:25 (San Juan Island) ACT

20-009088 Malicious Mischief 11:09:04 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009089 Malicious Mischief 11:37:14 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009090 Fraud 11:48:02 (Lopez Island) INA

A Lopez Island deputy was called regarding an attempted fraud scam call from a subject representing himself as being from Social Security. No money or financial information was lost.

20-009091 Welfare Check 11:55:46 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009092 Missing Person 11:56:46 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009093 Traffic Stop 13:05:44 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009094 Malicious Mischief 13:11:45 (San Juan Island) ACT

20-009095 Theft 13:23:20 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009096 Traffic Stop 13:53:34 (Orcas Island) CLO

20-009097 Theft 15:54:55 (Orcas Island) INA

A San Juan deputy responded to a report of stolen political signs. There are no suspects at this time and the incident was documented.

20-009098 Sick or Injured Animal 16:36:45 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009099 Lost Property 16:51:28 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009100 Sick or Injured Animal 17:17:49 (Lopez Island) INA 10/24/2020- A Lopez deputy was dispatched to a report of a deceased dog washed up on the beach. Upon examination the animal was determined to be a raccoon.

20-009101 Assault - Body Force 17:37:11 (Orcas Island) ACT

Orcas Island Deputies responded to a reported assault. The investigation in ongoing.

20-009102 Abandoned Vehicle 17:38:55 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009103 Court Order Violation 18:31:01 (Orcas Island) INA

Deputies on Orcas Island responded to a protection order violation. The involved parties were contacted and an investigation commenced.

20-009104 Animal at Large 20:07:37 (Orcas Island) NR

A Deputy on Orcas Island witnessed two dogs running at large in the 2400 block of Orcas Road. Neither dogs had dog licenses, They were taken to the Orcas Animal Shelter.

20-009105 Traffic Stop 21:36:06 (San Juan Island) CIC

A Deputy on San Juan stopped a vehicle for a defective headlight. The driver was issued an infraction for no valid driver's license with identification.

20-009106 Traffic Stop 23:01:59 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009107 Traffic Stop 23:16:04 (San Juan Island) CIC

A Deputy on San Juan stopped a vehicle for displaying license plates on the front and the back that did not match each other. The driver was issued an infraction for no valid driver's license with identification, and no proof of insurance.

20-009108 Area Check 23:22:00 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009109 Area Check 23:40:54 (Orcas Island) NR

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2020

20-009110 Area Check 00:01:44 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009111 Area Check 07:27:55 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009112 Traffic Hazard 07:40:08 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009113 Animal at Large 08:38:50 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009114 Traffic Hazard 08:42:56 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009115 Traffic Hazard 09:09:34 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009116 Area Check 09:45:56 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009117 Sick or Injured Animal 09:53:32 (Lopez Island) NR

20-009118 Traffic Hazard 10:07:57 (Lopez Island) NR

20-009119 Fish & Game Violation 11:41:44 (Lopez Island) NR

20-009120 Parking Problem 12:07:43 (San Juan Island) ACT

20-009121 Fish & Game Violation 12:23:45 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009122 Traffic Stop 12:42:48 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009123 Weapons Offense 13:45:17 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009124 Trespassing 15:03:13 (Lopez Island) NR

20-009125 Found Property 16:18:50 (Lopez Island) ACT

20-009126 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 17:00:16 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009127 Animal at Large 17:06:41 (San Juan Island) UNF

20-009128 Area Check 17:14:20 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009129 Area Check 17:24:00 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009130 Traffic Stop 18:22:18 (San Juan Island) CLO

20-009131 Traffic Stop 19:00:18 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009132 Area Check 19:02:12 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009133 Traffic Stop 19:02:16 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009134 Controlled Substance Problem 19:02:44 (Lopez Island) INA

20-009135 Traffic Stop 19:14:45 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009136 Traffic Stop 19:20:34 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009137 Disorderly Conduct 19:22:33 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009138 Traffic Stop 20:01:37 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009139 Area Check 20:23:09 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009140 Area Check 20:57:34 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009141 Area Check 21:08:54 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009142 Traffic Stop 21:57:34 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009143 Trouble Unknown 22:08:25 NR

20-009144 Area Check 22:12:53 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009145 Traffic Stop 22:21:00 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009146 Traffic Stop 22:33:50 (San Juan Island) CIC

A Deputy on San Juan stopped a vehicle for displaying no front license plate. The driver had the plate inside the vehicle on the floor and was issued an infraction for no proof of insurance.

20-009147 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 22:34:14 (Lopez Island) NR

20-009148 Traffic Stop 23:50:58 (San Juan Island) NR

MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2020

20-009149 Area Check 00:21:53 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009150 Area Check 00:40:58 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009151 Property Damage, Non Vandalism 09:13:33 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009152 Welfare Check 09:47:55 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009153 Traffic Hazard 10:40:26 NR

20-009154 Area Check 11:14:23 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009155 Citizen Assist 11:57:34 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009156 Traffic Stop 12:20:57 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009157 Parking Problem 15:44:55 (Orcas Island) CIC

An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a parking complaint at the ferry terminal. A vehicle was illegal parked in a handicap parking stall. An infraction was subsequently issued.

20-009158 Abandoned Vehicle 16:00:25 (Lopez Island) NR

20-009159 Area Check 16:14:32 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009160 Abandoned Vehicle 16:47:32 (Lopez Island) NR

20-009161 Citizen Assist 18:22:48 (Lopez Island) NR

A deputy on Lopez was contacted regarding two young children lost in an impenetrable wild rose thicket. Power tools were used to cut through and reunite the kids with their parents.

20-009162 Traffic Stop 18:57:33 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009163 Area Check 19:25:23 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009164 Traffic Stop 19:33:06 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009165 Traffic Stop 19:49:23 (San Juan Island) CLO

A San Juan Deputy stopped a vehicle for squealing its tires when accelerating from a stopped position. The driver was issued an infraction for no proof of insurance and warned for tire noise.

20-009166 Traffic Stop 22:27:32 (San Juan Island) CAA

A San Juan Deputy stopped a vehicle for driving without lights on when required at night. The driver was arrested for DWLS 3rd Degree and issued infractions for lights required and no proof of insurance.

20-009167 Area Check 23:45:14 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009168 Area Check 23:48:27 (Orcas Island) NR

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2020

20-009169 Prowler 08:27:20 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009170 Accident-HitRun 08:47:01 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009171 Citizen Assist 10:36:00 (San Juan Island) INA

A Deputy responded to a phone report of a citizen assist in Friday Harbor. A 72 hr warning sticker was placed on a vehicle that was parked in front of the callers house for a month and a trespass letter completed on the vehicle owner. The letter will be served when the person is located.

20-009172 Animal at Large 11:00:55 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009173 Traffic Stop 12:24:03 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009174 Welfare Check 12:51:57 (Lopez Island) NR

20-009175 Trouble Unknown 13:56:29 UNF

20-009176 Citizen Assist 14:05:12 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009177 Traffic Stop 15:27:09 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009178 Communications Problem 15:46:25 (Orcas Island) NR

An Orcas Island resident reported receiving a fraudulent telephone call asking for her social security number. A report was taken.

20-009179 Traffic Stop 16:21:49 (San Juan Island) NR

20-009180 Trespassing 16:35:21 (Orcas Island) NR

20-009181 Alcohol Offense 16:47:15 (Orcas Island) CJA

A local resident suspected a juvenile male was under influence of drugs or alcohol. An investigation was completed and forwarded to prosecutors office.

20-009182 Traffic Stop 16:53:26 (San Juan Island) CIC

20-009183 Sick or Injured Animal 17:34:35 (San Juan Island) NR

Total Incidents for This Report: 200