San Juan Islands Sheriff's Log Feb. 15-21, 2023: Vehicle theft, shoplifting, woman lying in the road, drunk driver arrested in his driveway, trespassing

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 15, 2023

23-001028 Medical ALS 06:09:51 (Orcas Island) UNF

23-001029 Domestic Dispute or Assault 07:04:45 (San Juan Island) UNF

Deputies responded to a report of assault on Friday Harbor. After an investigation, it was determined to be unfounded.

23-001030 Agency Assistance 08:07:48 NR

23-001031 Harassment 09:31:21 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001032 Trespassing 10:06:19 (San Juan Island) CAM

A female who had been previously trespassed from King's Market was inside King's Market. The female was arrested and booked into the jail.

23-001033 Found Property 10:12:31 (San Juan Island) INA

23-001034 Abandoned Vehicle 10:13:55 (San Juan Island) INA

23-001035 Theft 10:17:59 (San Juan Island) CAA

A female was seen on video taking several items without paying for them. She was eventually located and arrested for theft 3rd and booked into the jail.

23-001036 Trouble Unknown 10:59:10 FAL

23-001037 Sick or Injured Animal 11:06:51 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001038 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 11:07:39 NR

23-001039 Theft 12:38:36 (San Juan Island) CAA

A female was observed shoplifting from Market Place Foods. She was later located and arrested for Trespassing, Burglary 2nd, and Theft 3rd. This is part of several calls on this day. She was booked into the jail on several charges.

23-001040 Theft 12:42:22 (San Juan Island) INA

A Deputy on San Juan Island received a report of a theft. It was reported that a package had been delivered but the reporting party stated that the package was empty. There are no suspects at this time.

23-001041 Vehicle Theft 12:57:33 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001042 Vehicle Theft 13:02:34 (San Juan Island) CAA

A Deputy on San Juan Island took a report of a vehicle theft. The investigation was able to reveal a suspect in the case. The suspect was arrested for vehicle theft and the vehicle was recovered.

23-001043 Animal at Large 13:17:48 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001044 Agency Assistance 13:42:06 (San Juan Island) INA

A San Juan deputy took a referral from APS regarding possible elder abuse. A 62-year-old person had been the victim of a scam. The deputy called them and learned that they were clearly not a vulnerable adult, they had recovered all funds, and there was no suspect information.

23-001045 Controlled Substance Problem 13:58:49 (San Juan Island) INA

A San Juan deputy responded to Roche Harbor Resort for a report of found drugs. The deputy retrieved the item, which did appear to be methamphetamine, and placed into evidence.

23-001046 Trespassing 14:33:11 (San Juan Island) CAA

A person was found to be trespassing a piece of property. The owner of the property wanted the person arrested for trespass. A criminal citation was issued to the person who had been booked into the jail from other charges.

23-001047 Citizen Assist 15:04:19 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001048 Trespassing 15:31:33 (San Juan Island) INA

A Deputy on San Juan Island received a report from the Port of Friday Harbor that they wanted someone served with a trespass letter. The Deputy contacted the person and advised them that they were trespassed from the Port.

23-001049 Trespassing 15:41:58 (San Juan Island) ACT

A San Juan deputy took a report of trespassing. The reporting party advised people were walking on their private beach, above the high tide line. They requested the involved parties be trespassed from their property. The deputy drew up trespass letters to be issued to the involved parties.

23-001050 Lost Property 16:11:06 (San Juan Island) INA

23-001051 Boating Problem 17:23:46 (San Juan Island) INA

23-001052 DUI 18:35:18 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001053 Court Order Violation 18:57:58 (San Juan Island) CAA

San Juan deputies responded to a report of a Domestic Violence No Contact Order Violation. On arrival the suspect fled from deputies. After a short foot pursuit, the suspect was taken into custody and booked into jail for the order violation and obstructing a law enforcement officer.

23-001054 Accident-NonInj 20:47:16 (Orcas Island) CAA

A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a single vehicle collision. The driver was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor and/or drugs.

23-001055 Animal at Large 23:19:51 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001056 Animal Noise 23:54:06 (San Juan Island) NR

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2023

23-001057 Unwanted Person 06:20:37 (Orcas Island) INA

An Orcas deputy responded to an unwanted person at a local business. The subject left the area before the deputy arrived. The subject was later identified and issued a trespass warning letter.

23-001058 Domestic Dispute or Assault 06:55:58 (San Juan Island) INA

A deputy responded to a Domestic in the San Juan Island area. The deputy arrived and contacted the person calling. The deputy then contacted an additional person at another location. Statements were taken from both. Report taken.

23-001059 Welfare Check 07:35:47 (Orcas Island) INA

An Orcas deputy conducted a welfare check on a woman in Deer Harbor. It was determined that there was not enough information to purse a mental health hold.

23-001060 Parking Problem 08:11:25 NR

23-001061 Parking Problem 08:43:34 (San Juan Island) CLO

23-001062 Citizen Assist 09:00:56 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001063 Welfare Check 09:44:47 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001064 Medical BLS 09:52:26 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001065 Vehicle Theft 09:59:43 (San Juan Island) CLO

A deputy was contacted about a Vehicle Theft. The theft occurred in another jurisdiction. Person did complete Motor Theft Report, Report taken.

23-001066 Citizen Assist 10:09:54 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001067 Sick or Injured Animal 10:53:31 NR

23-001068 Animal at Large 11:09:04 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001069 Sick or Injured Animal 11:23:18 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001070 Welfare Check 11:24:24 (Orcas Island) CLO

Deputies on Orcas Island were dispatched to a suicidal person. A DCR was completed a pickup order and the person was transported to Peace Hospital.

23-001071 Welfare Check 11:57:03 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001072 Theft 12:31:08 (San Juan Island) CAM

A deputy was dispatched to a Theft. The person had caught the theft of a bike on camera. The person taking the bike was already in custody on other charges. Report taken and person charged with Theft.

23-001074 Malicious Mischief 15:05:59 (San Juan Island) INA

A San Juan deputy took a report of vandalism. A caller advised their windshield had been damaged by what appeared to be a pellet gun. No suspect information was available. A report was generated.

23-001073 Attempted Suicide 15:07:44 (Orcas Island) CLO

Deputies responded to a mental health crisis in the Deer Harbor Area on Orcas Island. It was discovered that a person attempted to harm themselves and needed medical attention beyond first aid. The subject was flown to a hospital to retrieve treatment.

23-001075 Trouble Unknown 15:15:08 NR

23-001076 Agency Assistance 15:54:34 (San Juan Island) INA

23-001077 Civil Problem 19:34:57 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001078 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 19:44:26 NR

23-001079 Trouble Unknown 20:31:17 INA

23-001080 Trouble Unknown 21:04:19 UNF

23-001081 Trouble Unknown 21:17:28 UNF

23-001082 Noise Complaint /not dogs 23:11:00 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001083 Traffic Violation 23:59:35 (San Juan Island) CAA

A San Juan deputy observed an individual with a suspended driver's license operating a motor vehicle, but was unable to conduct a traffic stop at the time. The deputy attempted contact with the driver on later shifts and the report was sent to the Prosecutor's Office for a charging decision.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2023

23-001084 Trouble Unknown 07:12:31 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001085 Citizen Assist 07:42:38 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001086 Unsecure Premise 08:01:51 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001087 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 08:08:34 (Lopez Island) INA

A Lopez resident reported a male with a dark complexion driving a light blue Chevy truck was seen possibly casing properties in the area of Vista and Cousins Road. The male was described as having an aggressive demeanor.

23-001088 Parking Problem 08:21:19 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001089 Boating Problem 09:14:56 NR

23-001090 Parking Problem 09:25:04 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001091 Boating Problem 09:41:12 CIC

23-001092 Vicious Animal 10:17:47 (Orcas Island) INA

A deputy was contacted at the Orcas Substation regarding an animal problem. A report was taken.

23-001093 Sick or Injured Animal 11:41:30 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001094 Boating Problem 11:45:59 NR

23-001095 Threats 12:32:07 (Orcas Island) CLO

An Orcas deputy responded to a juvenile problem at local school in Eastsound. An investigation was conducted and a report taken.

23-001096 Found Property 12:49:34 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001097 Wanted Person 13:32:21 (Lopez Island) CAA

A Lopez man was charged with Obstruction after fleeing from deputies who were searching for him on a warrant for his arrest.

23-001098 Citizen Assist 14:22:54 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001099 Boating Problem 15:12:35 NR

23-001100 Boating Problem 15:20:41 NR

23-001101 Sick or Injured Animal 15:35:17 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001102 Sick or Injured Animal 15:47:53 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001103 Citizen Assist 16:02:54 (San Juan Island) INA

A San Juan EMS employee was flagged down by a passerby to report possible harassment. A deputy responded and learned that a political argument turned uncivil, but no criminal activity occurred. The incident was documented in a report.

23-001104 Traffic Violation 16:25:59 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001105 Court Order Violation 16:33:35 (San Juan Island) ACT

A deputy on San Juan Island was dispatched to a report of a possible protection order violation. No violation appears to have occurred however the suspect was arrested on an unrelated warrant.

23-001106 Sex Offender Registration 16:36:14 NR

23-001107 Sex Offender Registration 16:43:15 NR

23-001108 Mental Health 16:47:10 (Orcas Island) CAA

An Orcas deputy responded to a report of a woman in the middle of the road. The woman was contacted and refused to provide her identity. She was detained and later identified as having two warrants. She was arrested and booked into jail.

23-001109 Citizen Assist 16:53:52 ACT

23-001110 Citizen Assist 17:00:03 (San Juan Island) INA

A San Juan deputy responded to a report of theft. The reporting party advised money had been stolen from their hotel room. The deputy investigated the available leads, but no suspect identity was uncovered.

23-001111 Traffic Violation 17:25:15 (Orcas Island) ACT

23-001112 Traffic Violation 17:58:03 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001113 Citizen Assist 18:07:53 NR

23-001114 Traffic Violation 18:29:59 (San Juan Island) CAA

An individual arrived at the Sheriff's Office to post bail for an inmate, but had to leave to withdraw more money. The deputy observed that the individual had a suspended driver's license and was issued a citation for DWLS 3rd degree and driving without an ignition interlock device upon return.

23-001115 Traffic Violation 19:41:55 CIC

23-001116 Trouble Unknown 21:50:17 INA

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2023

23-001117 Trespassing 07:27:33 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001118 Accident-NonInj 07:49:45 (San Juan Island) INA

A deputy was dispatched to a Single Vehicle Accident in the San Juan Island area. A single vehicle was located in the ditch with no driver. The vehicle was impounded.

23-001119 Parking Problem 08:43:14 (Lopez Island) INA

23-001120 Traffic Violation 09:45:44 (Lopez Island) INA

23-001121 Traffic Violation 10:09:36 (Lopez Island) INA

23-001122 Traffic Violation 10:34:38 (Lopez Island) INA

23-001123 Boating Problem 10:41:20 NR

23-001124 Traffic Violation 10:48:08 (Lopez Island) INA

23-001125 Boating Problem 11:04:12 NR

23-001126 Boating Problem 11:45:55 NR

23-001127 Civil Problem 12:30:54 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001128 Accident-NonInj 12:44:11 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001129 Litter/Pollution/Public Health 12:51:51 (San Juan Island) CIC

The reporting deputy was dispatched to a Littering in the San Juan Island area. A local tow company turned in paperwork for failure to redeem a vehicle. The registered owner was issued an infraction for Littering-Abandoned Vehicle. Report taken.

23-001130 Citizen Assist 13:30:10 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001131 Sick or Injured Animal 13:31:07 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001132 Boating Problem 13:42:56 NR

23-001133 Citizen Assist 13:50:45 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001134 Boating Problem 13:54:22 NR

23-001135 Boating Problem 14:20:42 NR

23-001136 DUI 15:51:29 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001137 Accident-HitRun 15:54:56 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001138 Citizen Assist 16:04:20 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001139 Traffic Violation 16:49:56 (Orcas Island) CIC

A Deputy on Orcas Island conducted a traffic stop. The driver was issued a notice of infraction for speeding, 54 miles per hour in a 35 miles per hour zone.

23-001140 Civil Problem 17:15:51 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001141 Mental Health 18:00:00 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001142 Citizen Assist 18:20:32 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001143 Traffic Violation 18:47:51 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001144 Traffic Violation 19:48:24 (San Juan Island) CAA

A deputy on San Juan Island stopped a vehicle for failing to stop at a stop sign. The driver was arrested for DUI and booked into the jail.

23-001145 Traffic Violation 21:39:03 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001146 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 21:49:29 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001147 Traffic Violation 22:12:09 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001148 Traffic Violation 22:42:00 UNF

23-001149 Traffic Violation 22:42:00 NR

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2023

23-001150 Medical BLS 00:11:33 (San Juan Island) INA

A San Juan deputy observed that an inmate was having a medical emergency. The inmate was transported to the hospital, where they were treated and discharged, before being transported back to jail.

23-001151 Abandoned Vehicle 06:12:16 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001152 Unconscious ALS 07:14:12 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001153 Court Order Violation 08:12:13 (San Juan Island) ACT

A Friday Harbor resident put a note on her neighbor's door and thereby violating an anti-harassment order.

23-001154 Trouble Unknown 11:10:05 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001155 Traffic Violation 11:42:46 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001156 Fraud 11:51:05 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001158 Runaway Juvenile 12:22:23 (San Juan Island) INA

A juvenile was reported as a runaway, she was located and due to problems at home, she was dropped off at a friend's house for the day.

23-001157 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 12:23:08 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001159 Theft 12:48:54 (Orcas Island) ACT

A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a report of a person cutting up trees and taking the rounds without the permission of the property owner. The suspect was identified. The case was forwarded to the San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.

23-001160 Civil Problem 14:40:00 (San Juan Island) INA

23-001161 Mental Health 14:51:13 (Orcas Island) INA

A deputy on Orcas responded to a person in a possible mental crisis. After speaking with the individual they did not want help and stated they did not want to hurt themselves or anyone else. They were given the numbers to the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team.

23-001162 Citizen Assist 15:21:52 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001163 Civil Problem 15:30:24 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001164 Citizen Assist 16:55:00 (Lopez Island) INA

23-001165 Traffic Violation 18:57:23 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001166 Welfare Check 20:43:16 (San Juan Island) INA

Deputies on San Juan Island responded to welfare check. A parent and their child got into an argument. The child was relocated to a different residence for the night to await being picked up by the other parent, who lives off island. No crime had been committed. A report was completed.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2023

23-001167 Weapons Noise 08:09:11 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001168 Civil Problem 08:13:52 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001169 Trespassing 08:46:39 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001170 Traffic Violation 09:03:03 (Lopez Island) INA

23-001171 VIN Inspection 09:39:46 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001172 Communications Problem 10:28:27 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001173 Citizen Assist 10:45:02 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001174 Citizen Assist 11:08:29 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001175 Trouble Unknown 13:19:12 ACT

23-001176 Traffic Violation 13:20:42 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001177 Trouble Unknown 14:52:51 UNF

23-001178 Traffic Violation 15:27:02 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001179 Traffic Violation 15:51:39 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001180 Found Property 16:17:33 (San Juan Island) INA

A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of found property. A citizen found a silver in color ring on the sidewalk near Kings in Friday Harbor. The Deputy took custody of the ring and submitted it into evidence as found property. A report was completed.

23-001181 Breathing BLS 16:31:58 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001182 Sex Offender Registration 16:41:29 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001183 Found Property 17:03:50 (Orcas Island) ACT

A Lopez Island deputy was dispatched to a found property call. The reporting party advised they located a lock pick set while walking a trail on Port Stanley Road. The items were collected and booked into evidence.

23-001184 Traffic Violation 17:37:18 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001185 Civil Problem 18:06:16 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001186 Fall BLS 18:26:30 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001187 Traffic Violation 19:10:00 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001188 Theft 19:16:09 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001189 Parking Problem 19:33:25 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001190 Sex Offender Registration 19:47:15 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001191 Citizen Assist 20:53:34 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001192 Court Order Violation 21:13:18 (San Juan Island) INA

Deputies on San Juan responded to a report of an order violation. The protected party said that the defendant left on foot before Deputies arrived. Deputies searched for the individual, but could not locate him. There was a lack of evidence to substantiate that the court order had been violated.

23-001193 Sick or Injured Animal 22:37:05 (San Juan Island) NR

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2023

23-001194 Welfare Check 00:47:17 (San Juan Island) INA

A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a welfare check. It was reported that an individual was making suicidal threats and was harming themselves. The Deputy contacted the individual and they stated they were not suicidal and did not have any new self-harm markings. A report was completed.

23-001195 Alarm 02:31:40 UNF

23-001196 Alarm 08:10:00 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001197 Citizen Assist 08:51:08 (San Juan Island) INA

A deputy met with RP who turned over several rounds of ammunition that Belonged to her late husband. The ammunition was booked into evidence for destruction.

23-001198 Threats 09:39:29 (San Juan Island) UNF

A property line dispute turned into a threats report. After an investigation, statements made were not what was reported to the victim by third hand parties.

23-001200 Animal at Large 11:44:36 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001201 Theft 12:03:42 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001202 Threats 12:31:31 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001203 Traffic Violation 13:53:24 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001204 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 13:55:46 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001205 Unwanted Person 14:31:07 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001206 Citizen Assist 15:09:12 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001207 Citizen Assist 15:09:32 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001208 Agency Assistance 15:58:31 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001209 Boating Problem 17:39:28 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001210 Welfare Check 18:14:01 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001211 DUI 19:09:45 (San Juan Island) CAA

A Deputy on San Juan responded to a report of a possible drunk driver. The driver was located in their vehicle in their driveway. The driver was argumentative stating they made it home safe and did not hurt anyone. The driver admitted to being intoxicated and was arrested for DUI. Report completed.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2023

23-001212 Alarm 01:35:21 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001213 Alarm 02:16:01 UNF

23-001214 Alarm 03:17:18 UNF

Total Incidents for This Report: 186