San Juan Islands Sheriff's Log February 8-14, 2023: Vandalism at the Fairgrounds, speeding (76 mph), drunk tazed in ferry lanes, burglaries...

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, FEBRUARY 8, 2023

23-000855 Accident-NonInj 07:45:39 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000856 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 08:28:11 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000857 Citizen Assist 09:16:43 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000858 Trespassing 10:04:17 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000859 Fraud 11:39:46 (San Juan Island) INA 

A San Juan deputy took a report of fraud. A victim received an email advising they had been charged by McAfee Virus Software and contained a link to dispute the charge. The link allowed the suspect to access to the victim's computer. No loss was incurred as the victim terminated the transaction quickly.

23-000860 Agency Assistance 12:45:26 (San Juan Island) INA

Confidential Juvenile Report

23-000861 Harassment 15:13:36 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000862 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 16:06:01 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000863 Court Order Violation 16:29:04 (San Juan Island) CAA

An off-duty San Juan deputy observed an order violation between two people. The deputy forwarded a probable cause statement to the Prosecutor's Office for a charging decision.

23-000864 Welfare Check 17:52:38 (Orcas Island) CAA

Deputies responded to a report of an individual staggering in and out of traffic during the dark night hours. The subject was contacted and found to be intoxicated. The subject had prior release conditions not to consume alcohol. A report was made to the prosecutors office on the violation.

23-000865 Trouble Unknown 18:55:07 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000866 Citizen Dispute 19:14:05 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000867 Juvenile Problem 19:15:19 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000868 Traffic Violation 19:33:50 (San Juan Island) CAA

A San Juan deputy stopped a vehicle for registration that expired in 2019, as well as the owner having a suspended driver's license. A citation was issued to the driver for DWLS 3rd degree and an infraction was issued for expired registration over 2 months.

23-000869 Trouble Unknown 19:36:40 NR

23-000870 Citizen Assist 19:41:22 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000871 Citizen Assist 19:47:35 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000872 Vagrancy 19:54:42 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000873 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 19:56:22 (San Juan Island) NR

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2023

23-000874 Traffic Violation 00:59:54 (San Juan Island) CIC

A San Juan deputy stopped a vehicle as the driver was not wearing a safety belt and for other moving violations. The driver was issued infractions for no seatbelt and no insurance and additional warnings were given.

23-000875 Traffic Violation 01:53:16 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000876 Animal at Large 03:47:10 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000877 Juvenile Problem 08:59:31 (San Juan Island) INA

A deputy was dispatched to a Juvenile Problem in the Friday Harbor area. The deputy was responding to an out-of-control student at one of the schools. The deputy arrived and contacted all the people involved. No crime was committed. Report taken.

23-000878 Citizen Assist 09:15:18 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000879 Parking Problem 09:27:59 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000880 Boating Problem 09:32:14 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000881 Citizen Assist 11:17:04 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000882 Trouble Unknown 11:58:53 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000883 Welfare Check 12:00:41 (Lopez Island) NR

23-000884 Theft 12:11:10 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000885 Traffic Hazard 12:14:48 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000886 Citizen Assist 12:32:51 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000887 Citizen Assist 12:49:04 UNF

23-000888 Found Property 13:41:58 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000889 Agency Assistance 13:54:24 (Lopez Island) INA

Child Protective Services contacted deputies regarding an incident with a juvenile. The matter was handled by school staff and the parent. An informational report was completed.

23-000890 Citizen Assist 14:06:22 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000891 Fraud 14:28:37 (San Juan Island) ACT

23-000892 Alarm 14:53:34 UNF

23-000893 Traffic Violation 16:05:18 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000894 Welfare Check 17:17:18 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000895 Trouble Unknown 18:10:41 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000896 Communications Problem 18:57:47 (Lopez Island) INA

A Lopez Deputy responded when an online stranger attempted to blackmail a Lopezian juvenile. The stranger was blocked, the parents were notified, and a report drafted.

23-000897 Mental Health 19:15:01 (San Juan Island) INA

San Juan deputies responded to a mental health related incident. Deputies spoke with an individual and offered resources, which were declined. The incident was documented.

23-000898 Trouble Unknown 22:38:37 NR

23-000899 Animal Noise 23:23:43 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000900 DUI 23:59:15 (San Juan Island) CAA

A San Juan deputy responded to a reported drunk driver in the ferry landing. The individual resisted arrest for physical control and was ultimately tased and arrested for physical control, resisting arrest, obstructing a law enforcement officer and assault 3rd degree.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2023

23-000901 Traffic Violation 09:06:17 (Lopez Island) INA

23-000902 Boating Problem 09:53:03 NR

23-000903 Boating Problem 10:34:40 CIC

23-000904 Agency Assistance 10:46:49 (San Juan Island) INA

San Juan deputies responded to a local address to assist Code Enforcement. While on the premises, deputies located drug paraphernalia in plain view. These items were seized and deputies suggested the involved parties seek assistance from Compass Health per current Washington State drug laws.

23-000905 Burglary,NonRes 11:11:25 (Lopez Island) ACT

Lopez deputies investigated a burglary at a residence that also included a stolen vehicle. A probable suspect has been identified.

23-000906 Parking Problem 12:25:25 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000907 Harassment 12:44:57 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000908 Civil Problem 12:45:16 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000909 Citizen Assist 13:08:11 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000910 Controlled Substance Problem 13:45:45 (Lopez Island) NR

23-000911 Boating Problem 13:53:31 NR

23-000912 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 13:53:52 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000913 Boating Problem 14:00:27 NR

23-000914 Boating Problem 14:10:16 NR

23-000915 Traffic Violation 14:48:42 (San Juan Island) INA

A deputy on San Juan Island was dispatched to a report of a traffic offense. It was determined that an unknown vehicle collided with a mailbox and caused damage to their property before leaving.

23-000916 Animal at Large 15:30:15 (Lopez Island) INA

23-000917 Traffic Violation 15:33:56 (San Juan Island) CAA

A San Juan deputy observed an individual driving with a suspended driver's license. The deputy located the vehicle and individual later and advised them that their report would be sent to the Prosecutor's Office for a charging decision for DWLS 2nd degree.

23-000918 Traffic Violation 18:21:22 (Lopez Island) NR

23-000919 Trouble Unknown 18:30:14 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000920 Traffic Violation 19:07:04 (San Juan Island) CAA

A deputy on San Juan Island stopped a vehicle for speeding 76 miles per hours in a 45 mile per hour zone. The driver was arrested for DUI and booked into the jail.

23-000921 Traffic Violation 19:56:20 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000922 Accident-Injury, Traffic 21:30:54 (San Juan Island) UNF

23-000923 Citizen Assist 22:07:02 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000924 Traffic Violation 22:21:35 (Orcas Island) CIC

A deputy stopped a vehicle for a broken taillight lens. It was discovered the vehicle had an expired registration from July of 2021. The driver was issued an infraction for expired registration over two months.

23-000925 Noise Complaint /not dogs 23:12:13 (San Juan Island) NR

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2023

23-000926 Mental Health 07:05:36 (San Juan Island) INA

A deputy was dispatched to a Mental Health Issue in the Friday Harbor area. Dispatch advised a person was in crisis. The deputy arrived and contacted the people involved. The person in crisis declined assistance. Information report taken.

23-000927 Civil Problem 09:08:12 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000928 Trouble Unknown 09:24:40 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000929 Attempted Suicide 09:35:00 NR

23-000930 Attempted Suicide 10:46:15 (Lopez Island) INA

Lopez EMS requested a dual response for a sick person. No further assistance was needed.

23-000931 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 10:58:28 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000932 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 11:57:08 (Lopez Island) NR

23-000933 Vicious Animal 13:58:26 (Lopez Island) NR

A Lopez Deputy responded when two off dogs escaped onto Port Stanley Road. The two dogs were set free when a tree fell and damaged the fence containing them. They were quickly recovered by their owner.

23-000934 Traffic Violation 14:14:26 (Orcas Island) CAA

Deputies responded to a report of a vehicle driving erratically towards the ferry landing from Eastsound. Deputies located the vehicle at the ferry landing. Through witnesses and videos provided, probable cause was established that the driver had committed the crime of reckless driving.

23-000935 Animal at Large 14:41:32 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000936 Found Property 15:04:14 (San Juan Island) INA

A San Juan deputy responded to a report that a gun had been found on the street. The deputy took custody of a rusty unloaded firearm and placed it into evidence. The gun did not return as stolen and no owner information was located.

23-000937 Traffic Violation 15:21:35 (San Juan Island) NR

A deputy on San Juan Island stopped a vehicle for speed. The drivers was issued infractions for Speed, 65 miles per hour in a 45 mile per hour zone and passengers under 20 on a restricted license.

23-000938 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 16:32:15 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000939 Animal at Large 16:49:46 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000940 Fall ALS 17:25:55 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000941 Traffic Violation 20:35:30 (San Juan Island) CAA

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

23-000942 Noise Complaint /not dogs 21:17:28 (Orcas Island) UNF

23-000943 Mental Health 21:57:30 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000944 Agency Assistance 22:55:29 UNF

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2023

23-000945 Trouble Unknown 05:13:58 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000946 Trouble Unknown 09:12:28 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000947 Vicious Animal 09:45:00 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000948 Citizen Assist 11:18:38 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000949 Custodial Interference 11:19:18 (Orcas Island) INA

A deputy on Orcas responded to a callback about a possible custodial interference call. After all information was gathered it was found to be a civil matter only.

23-000950 Citizen Assist 11:30:34 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000951 Traffic Violation 16:05:02 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000952 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 16:27:30 (Lopez Island) NR

23-000953 Traffic Violation 16:27:40 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000954 Threats 17:35:07 (San Juan Island) ACT

A deputy on San Juan Island was dispatch to a walk in report of threats. The report is ongoing.

23-000955 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 19:20:17 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000957 Trouble Unknown 19:24:32 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000956 Traffic Hazard 19:24:45 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000958 Traffic Violation 19:40:57 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000959 Traffic Violation 19:42:04 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000960 Traffic Violation 19:43:06 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000961 Traffic Violation 20:04:02 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000962 Assault - Body Force 20:46:18 (Orcas Island) INA

A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to an assault. The investigation is ongoing.

23-000963 Citizen Assist 21:15:19 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000964 Citizen Assist 22:45:51 (Orcas Island) NR

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2023

23-000965 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 01:53:02 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000966 Traffic Violation 07:24:20 (Lopez Island) INA

23-000967 Trouble Unknown 07:42:20 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000968 Citizen Assist 08:16:06 (Lopez Island) NR

23-000969 Citizen Assist 08:19:05 (Lopez Island) NR

23-000970 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 08:46:10 (Lopez Island) INA

A Lopez resident reported seeing a vehicle listed in a recent sheriff's office bulletin parked in their driveway recently. The vehicle did not have a reason to be parked in that location. A photo was provided.

23-000971 Citizen Assist 08:58:19 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000972 Found Property 09:24:42 (San Juan Island) INA

A Debit card was found on Spring Street in front of the Sweet Retreat.

23-000973 Trouble Unknown 09:45:34 (Lopez Island) INA

23-000974 Citizen Assist 09:49:03 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000975 Welfare Check 09:53:54 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000976 Theft 09:58:39 (San Juan Island) NR

Four teenage girls were caught on video shoplifting from the Sandpebble in Friday Harbor. An investigation and an attempt to ID the girls is ongoing.

23-000977 Traffic Hazard 10:00:06 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000978 Litter/Pollution/Public Health 10:11:59 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000979 Malicious Mischief 10:35:47 (San Juan Island) NR

A report of spray paint vandalism was taken at the fairgrounds. The skate park along with the old foundations where the chicken and rabbit tents go was spray painted with graffiti.

23-000980 Animal at Large 10:48:19 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000981 Animal at Large 10:49:30 UNF

23-000982 Weapon Safekeeping 10:51:30 (San Juan Island) NR

A small caliber handgun was turned into the Sheriff's Office for safekeeping.

23-000983 Traffic Violation 11:06:10 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000984 Agency Assistance 11:30:42 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000985 Trouble Unknown 11:35:32 UNF

23-000986 Citizen Assist 12:24:11 (Lopez Island) INA

23-000987 Alarm 13:18:07 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000988 Citizen Assist 14:25:12 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000989 Citizen Assist 14:40:00 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000990 Burglary - Residential 14:46:49 (San Juan Island) INA

A deputy on San Juan Island was dispatched to a report of a residential burglary. After an investigation it was appeared that there was a mechanical malfunction and no crime had been committed.

23-000991 Accident-NonInj 14:53:23 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000992 Trespassing 16:51:40 (San Juan Island) INA

Deputies on San Juan Island were dispatched to an unwanted person in a grocery store. The person was issued a trespass warning letter and advised not to return.

23-000993 Animal at Large 17:02:34 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000994 Citizen Assist 17:36:26 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000995 Traffic Violation 19:45:55 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000996 Traffic Violation 20:01:40 (San Juan Island) NR

23-000997 Chimney Fire 20:11:18 (Orcas Island) NR

23-000998 Assault - Body Force 20:14:23 (San Juan Island) CAA

Deputies on San Juan Island were dispatched to an assault. One person was arrested for Assault 4th degree DV and booked into the jail

23-000999 Disorderly Conduct 21:15:44 (San Juan Island) INA

Deputies on San Juan Island were dispatched to the Friday Harbor Airport for a report of disorderly conduct. One person was trespassed from the property and advised not to return.

23-001000 Citizen Assist 23:13:21 (Orcas Island) NR

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2023

23-001001 Citizen Assist 07:28:51 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001002 Traffic Violation 08:31:02 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001003 Trouble Unknown 10:40:15 UNF

23-001004 Found Property 10:46:38 (San Juan Island) INA

A Deputy on San Juan Island received a report of found property at the Airport. The Deputy made attempts to locate the owner without success. The found property was booked into evidence.

23-001005 Found Property 11:16:39 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001006 Threats 11:27:18 (San Juan Island) ACT

23-001007 Parking Problem 11:44:12 UNF

23-001008 Wanted Person 13:13:05 UNF

23-001009 Citizen Assist 14:31:57 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001010 Boating Problem 14:55:48 ACT

23-001011 Citizen Assist 15:44:53 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001012 Found Property 15:56:39 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001013 Traffic Violation 16:07:31 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001014 Traffic Hazard 16:14:13 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001015 Trespassing 16:23:04 (San Juan Island) INA

A Deputy on San Juan Island received a report of a trespass. The Deputy is still trying to locate the person to give them a trespass warning from the property.

23-001016 Parking Problem 17:14:27 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001017 Wanted Person 17:18:25 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001018 Trouble Unknown 17:28:03 UNF

23-001019 Traffic Violation 18:24:04 (Orcas Island) CIC

A Deputy on Orcas Island conducted a traffic stop. The driver was issued a warning for speeding, and a notice of infraction for expired registration more than 2 months.

23-001020 Wanted Person 18:45:10 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001021 Traffic Violation 19:33:00 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001022 Trouble Unknown 19:39:54 UNF

23-001023 Trouble Unknown 21:18:09 UNF

23-001024 Traffic Violation 21:31:32 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001025 Citizen Assist 21:41:51 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001026 Traffic Violation 23:04:21 (San Juan Island) CIC

A deputy on San Juan Island stopped a vehicle for failing to stop at a stop sign. The driver was issued infractions for no valid operators license with ID and Operating a motor vehicle without insurance and given a warning for failure to stop at a stop sign.

23-001027 Accident-Injury, Traffic 23:29:03 (Orcas Island) INA

A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a vehicle collision. The driver was uninjured. Arrangements were made to have the vehicle towed.

Total Incidents for This Report: 173