San Juan Islands Sheriff's Log January 11-18: Loose dog kills 26 chickens, residential burglary, dog fight, fraud, noise complaint...

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, JANUARY 11, 2023

23-000206 Harassment 07:07:29 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000207 Burglary - Residential 08:59:43 (Lopez Island) INA

A Lopez Deputy responded to a residential burglary call. Upon investigation, a door that had previously been held shut by a thin piece of string came detached, and the door swung open during the night. Nothing in the home was missing and there were no signs of entry.

23-000208 Juvenile Problem 09:55:57 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000209 Accident-NonInj 12:08:54 (Orcas Island) CLO

An Orcas deputy responded to a two vehicle non-injury traffic collision in Eastsound. Information was exchanged by the drivers. A report was written.

23-000210 Alarm 12:13:17 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000211 Traffic Violation 12:28:08 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000212 Citizen Assist 13:57:57 (San Juan Island) INA

A Deputy on San Juan Island took a report of a juvenile found in possession of some suspicious items. A report was completed and forwarded to juvenile services for review.

23-000213 Vicious Animal 14:06:43 (Orcas Island) ACT

A deputy took a report regarding a dog fight in Eastsound. The reporting parties dog may have been attacked by another two dogs, then immediately went missing. After an extensive search, the two attacking dogs and the victim dog were not located.

23-000214 Vicious Animal 15:50:02 (Lopez Island) INA

23-000215 Confidential 16:13:18 (Lopez Island) ACT

23-000216 Trespassing 16:31:25 (Orcas Island) INA

A Deputy took a report of a trespassing complaint in Eastsound. The owners of the property in question requested a trespass warning letter be issued to the individual.

23-000217 Traffic Violation 17:25:14 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000218 Animal at Large 18:12:26 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000219 Animal at Large 18:49:27 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000220 Welfare Check 18:50:09 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000221 Sick or Injured Animal 19:27:59 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000222 Traffic Violation 20:58:43 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000223 Domestic Dispute or Assault 22:03:59 (Orcas Island) INA

A Deputy took a report of a domestic disturbance in the area of Eastsound on Orcas Island. After further investigation, it was determined no crimes were committed and the parties had already separated.

23-000224 Traffic Violation 06:57:57 NR

THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2023

23-000225 Domestic Dispute or Assault 07:08:59 (San Juan Island) INA

A deputy was dispatched to a Domestic in the San Juan Island area. The deputy contacted those people involved and obtained statements. There was no independent evidence of a crime. Informational report taken.

23-000226 Unwanted Person 07:12:33 (San Juan Island) INA

A Deputy in Friday Harbor took a call of an unwanted person. The Deputy offered some suggestions to resolve the issue.

23-000227 Alarm 08:32:32 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000228 Unwanted Person 09:19:55 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000229 Welfare Check 11:45:10 (Orcas Island) CAA

Orcas deputies responded to a domestic disturbance in Eastsound. Upon completion of the investigation it was determined one of the involved subjects was not in compliance with a recent release from jail and was arrested.

23-000230 Welfare Check 13:15:47 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000231 Civil Problem 13:32:18 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000232 Unwanted Person 14:37:29 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000233 Citizen Assist 14:45:51 (Blakely Island) ACT

A Deputy took a report concerning a series of events by an individual on Blakely Island, that is concerning the Blakely Island Community. The information of the report was documented and steps are being made to determine if any crimes have been committed.

23-000234 Trouble Unknown 15:51:19 NR

23-000235 DUI 15:58:27 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000236 Fraud 16:07:54 (Lopez Island) INA

A Lopez resident report a loss of $250 while trying to make a purchase on a Facebook store. A courtesy report was completed.

23-000237 Citizen Assist 18:08:30 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000238 Welfare Check 18:23:13 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000239 Weapons Noise 19:41:42 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000240 Weapons Noise 20:35:38 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000241 Domestic Dispute or Assault 20:35:38 (San Juan Island) INA

Deputies were dispatched to the sound of two people arguing loudly at a Friday Harbor residence. Upon investigation it was found to be a verbal disagreement and the parties were separate. No signs of assault.

23-000242 Vehicle Theft 20:38:00 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000243 Domestic Dispute or Assault 21:02:22 (Orcas Island) CLO

San Juan County Deputies responded to a report of a domestic disturbance in the evening hours on Orcas Island. It was discovered that two brothers had been in a verbal argument. It was determined that no crimes had occurred at the time of the event. An informational report was completed.

23-000244 Animal at Large 21:22:23 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000245 Prowler 21:28:30 (San Juan Island) ACT

A San Juan deputy responded to a report of a prowler in Friday Harbor. A man was seen on video surveillance peering into a woman's apartment approximately 30 minutes prior to the report. The male was not known to the reporting deputy so the image was circulated to attempt to identify them.

23-000246 Animal Noise 22:37:53 (Orcas Island) NR

FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2023

23-000247 Civil Problem 09:22:03 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000248 Found Property 09:35:01 (Orcas Island) INA

23-000249 Boating Problem 09:52:55 NR

23-000250 Boating Problem 10:53:57 CIC

23-000251 Theft 11:33:46 (Orcas Island) INA

An Orcas woman called to report her trash can had been stolen for a second time. A report was written.

23-000252 Theft 11:52:02 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000253 Traffic Violation 12:13:16 (Lopez Island) NR

23-000254 Vagrancy 12:29:42 (San Juan Island) NR

A male in Friday Harbor was causing problems with one of the consignment stores. He was located and trespassed from the property

23-000255 DUI 13:21:28 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000256 Malicious Mischief 13:42:52 UNF

23-000257 Citizen Assist 13:48:56 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000258 Animal at Large 14:06:36 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000259 Vicious Animal 14:22:09 (Lopez Island) CIC

A Lopez Deputy responded when two dogs on Shaw Island escaped and entered a neighbor's chicken coop, killing 26 chickens. The dog owner was issued an infraction and will be responsible for recouping the loss. The dog's status will be reviewed and restrictions will likely be implemented.

23-000260 Alarm 14:22:51 (San Juan Island) FAL

23-000261 Boating Problem 15:12:15 NR

23-000262 Agency Assistance 15:16:12 (San Juan Island) INA

San Juan deputies responded to a request to assist Compass Health in taking a mentally ill person into custody. The person fled prior to deputies' arrival but was located a short distance later, causing a disturbance. The person was taken to PIMC for a mental health evaluation.

23-000263 Agency Assistance 15:25:19 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000264 Abandoned Vehicle 17:19:42 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000265 Traffic Violation 17:48:10 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000266 Traffic Hazard 19:56:32 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000267 Trouble Unknown 20:25:35 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000268 Animal at Large 21:12:30 (Orcas Island) NR

SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 2023

23-000269 Mental Health 07:57:15 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000270 Theft 08:48:36 (San Juan Island) CAA

A deputy on San Juan Island was dispatched to a report of a theft. Video was provided and a suspect was identified. The suspect was then located and arrested for Theft 3rd Degree, Possession of stolen property 3rd Degree and Trespassing 2nd Degree.

23-000271 Vehicle Theft 09:29:34 (San Juan Island) ACT

A deputy was dispatched to a Vehicle theft in the Friday Harbor area. The deputy arrived and contacted the people involved. After thew initial investigation, the incident appears civil but additional follow up needed.

23-000272 Harassment 11:07:56 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000273 Domestic Dispute or Assault 11:28:15 (San Juan Island) CAA

A deputies on San Juan Island were dispatched to a domestic violence incident. An assault was determined to have occurred and one person was arrested for Assault 4th Degree Domestic Violence.

23-000274 Citizen Assist 11:48:06 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000275 Traffic Violation 13:12:14 (Orcas Island) CAA

An Orcas deputy was working traffic enforcement on Lover's Lane and stopped a driver for speeding. Further investigation revealed the driver's license was suspended and did not have the required ignition interlock device. The driver was issued criminal citations and released on scene.

23-000276 Traffic Violation 14:07:11 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000277 Traffic Violation 14:43:51 (Lopez Island) CIC

A Lopez Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle speeding on Fisherman Bay Road. The driver was issued an infraction for speed.

23-000278 Court Order Violation 14:44:12 (Orcas Island) INA

An Orcas citizen called about an order violation. A report was written.

23-000279 Harassment 15:22:47 (Orcas Island) INA

23-000280 Found Property 16:30:06 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000281 Traffic Violation 16:42:16 (Lopez Island) NR

23-000282 Noise Complaint /not dogs 17:39:45 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000283 Traffic Violation 17:58:30 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000284 Trouble Unknown 18:25:38 UNF

23-000285 Citizen Assist 20:04:40 (San Juan Island) INA

Deputies on San Juan Island responded to a verbal domestic incident. The involved parties separated for the night; and one party will make future arrangements to retrieve their belongings from the residence. A report was completed.

23-000286 Traffic Violation 20:35:19 (Lopez Island) NR

23-000287 Accident-HitRun 21:18:00 (Lopez Island) CAA

Lopez Deputies responded when a vehicle crashed on Center Road causing substantial property damage. The responsible party was located and arrested for hit-and-run, driving under the influence, and driving while license suspended.

23-000288 Noise Complaint /not dogs 21:52:54 (San Juan Island) NR

Deputies on San Juan Island responded to numerous noise complaints for a quinceañera being thrown at The Fairgrounds. The property was rented and under contract for the specified event. The contract did not specify abiding by county noise ordinance rules or state a specific ending time. Report completed.

23-000289 Domestic Dispute or Assault 22:45:46 (San Juan Island) INA

Deputies on San Juan Island responded to a domestic incident in Friday Harbor. After an investigation it was determined that no crime had been committed, and one of the involved parties was within their legal boundaries of disciplining their child. Safe San Juans was contacted, a report was completed.

23-000290 Noise Complaint /not dogs 23:15:33 (San Juan Island) NR

SUNDAY, JANUARY 15, 2023

23-000291 Citizen Dispute 00:35:38 UNF

23-000292 Assault - Aggravated 00:36:34 (San Juan Island) CAA

Deputies on San Juan Island responded to an aggravated assault. The intoxicated suspect was located immediately and resisted arrest. It required two deputies to gain control of him. The suspect was booked into jail for Assault in the 2nd Degree and Resisting Arrest. A report was completed.

23-000293 Traffic Violation 01:05:35 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000294 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 07:11:40 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000295 Death Investigation 08:20:43 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000296 Medical BLS 10:44:22 (San Juan Island) INA

A deputy on San Juan Island responded with EMS to a medical incident in the jail. No crime was committed.

23-000297 Found Property 11:00:16 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000298 Juvenile Problem 11:31:04 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000299 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 11:43:55 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000300 Traffic Violation 12:56:32 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000302 Alarm 13:14:00 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000301 Traffic Violation 13:14:15 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000303 Traffic Violation 14:37:45 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000304 Citizen Assist 16:11:41 (Lopez Island) INA

23-000305 Traffic Violation 16:25:27 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000306 Trouble Unknown 16:53:40 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000307 Traffic Violation 17:11:56 (San Juan Island) CIC

A deputy on San Juan Island stopped a vehicle for failing to stop at a stop sign. The driver was found to be driving with a suspended license. The driver was given an infraction for failing to stop at a stop sign and a citation for driving with license suspended 3rd degree and operating a vehicle without an

23-000308 Traffic Violation 18:40:22 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000309 Traffic Violation 18:54:25 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000310 Welfare Check 18:55:26 UNF

23-000311 Traffic Violation 19:09:32 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000312 Trouble Unknown 19:15:06 UNF

23-000313 Welfare Check 19:42:56 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000314 Burglary - Residential 19:44:59 (Lopez Island) ACT

Lopez Island Deputies responded to a residential burglary call. An unknown individual forced a locked door into the residence and stole thousands of dollars' worth of personal belongings. The scene was processed, and the investigation is ongoing.

23-000315 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 20:47:32 (Orcas Island) UNF

23-000316 Traffic Violation 22:08:01 (Orcas Island) CIC

A Deputy on Orcas Island conducted a traffic stop. The driver was issued a notice of infraction for speeding, 44 miles per hour in a 25 miles per hour zone.

MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2023

23-000317 Citizen Assist 09:15:44 (Lopez Island) NR

23-000318 Unwanted Person 09:58:01 (San Juan Island) INA

A deputy on San Juan Island was dispatched to a report of an unwanted person. The person left the property upon request and was issued a trespass warning letter.

23-000319 Theft 10:44:36 (Orcas Island) ACT

A deputy on Orcas took a theft call at a local business. The suspect was caught on camera. The case is ongoing until he is identified.

23-000320 Boating Problem 10:49:53 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000321 Citizen Assist 11:33:21 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000322 Civil Problem 11:44:28 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000323 Citizen Assist 12:33:12 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000324 Traffic Violation 13:31:01 (San Juan Island) CIC

A deputy on San Juan Island stopped a vehicle for speeding. The driver was issued an infraction for speed, 61 miles per hour in a posted 45 mile per hour zone.

23-000325 Citizen Assist 14:28:17 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000326 Vicious Animal 15:09:56 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000327 Civil Problem 15:38:32 (San Juan Island) INA

A Deputy on San Juan Island served a court order to a respondent via electronic service, as permitted by the court. A report was completed.

23-000328 Missing Person 15:52:24 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000329 Parking Problem 16:42:55 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000330 Found Property 17:21:08 (San Juan Island) NR

A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a found property call. A citizen found a pair of prescription eyeglasses outside of the Sheriff's Office. The Deputy took custody of the eyeglasses and stored them into evidence as found property. A report was completed.

23-000331 Traffic Violation 18:12:32 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000332 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 18:16:34 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000333 Traffic Violation 21:54:34 (Orcas Island) CIC

A Deputy on Orcas Island conducted a traffic stop. The driver was issued warnings for expired registration and a broken taillight. The driver was issued a notice of infraction for no valid operator's license.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2023

23-000334 Accident-Injury, Traffic 06:48:41 (Orcas Island) CLO

23-000335 Found Property 08:09:18 (San Juan Island) INA

A found bag was turned in to the Sheriff's Office. The owner was unable to be contacted and the bag was booked into the property room.

23-000336 Animal at Large 09:47:24 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000337 Death Investigation 11:42:15 (Orcas Island) INA

A Deputy on Orcas Island conducted a death investigation.

23-000338 Animal at Large 11:47:15 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000339 Vehicle Theft 11:56:54 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000340 Animal at Large 12:05:06 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000341 Trouble Unknown 12:12:02 UNF

23-000342 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 13:14:52 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000343 Animal at Large 14:19:30 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000344 Unwanted Person 14:43:06 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000345 Medical Emergency 15:34:30 UNF

23-000346 Sick or Injured Animal 16:03:11 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000347 Threats 16:30:06 (San Juan Island) INA

Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of possible threats. It was determined that a neighbor was upset about a fence on the reporting parties property.

23-000348 Welfare Check 17:04:16 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000349 Fraud 17:55:51 (San Juan Island) ACT

A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of fraud in Friday Harbor. An individual used fraudulent United States Currency to make a purchase. The currency was kept by an employee and was able to positively identify the suspect. An investigation continues and a report was completed.

23-000350 Alarm 21:57:21 (Lopez Island) NR

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2023

23-000351 Alarm 03:52:40 FAL

23-000352 Alarm 04:05:18 FAL

Total Incidents for This Report: 147