San Juan Islands Sheriff's Log March 15-21, 2023: Person with dementia missing: toy gun, air rifle and prop guns; tracking device found on car, cameras found on property...

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2023

23-001723 Medical Emergency 06:21:01 (San Juan Island) CAA

While working as a corrections officer for the San Juan County Sheriff's office I received a message on 03/14/2023, a defendant who had an outstanding San Juan County warrant had been arrested and was being held at the Skagit County Jail.

23-001724 Traffic Violation 08:27:14 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001725 Trespassing 09:44:32 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001726 Abandoned Vehicle 10:45:56 (Orcas Island) CLO

23-001727 Welfare Check 12:57:52 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001728 Abandoned Vehicle 12:58:30 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001729 Communications Problem 13:43:15 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001730 Trouble Unknown 14:05:48 (San Juan Island) CLO

23-001731 Parking Problem 14:54:54 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001733 Citizen Assist 15:00:30 (San Juan Island) INA

A female was asked to leave a residence she did not live in and was transported to the hospital for a mental health evaluation.

23-001732 Citizen Assist 15:03:30 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001734 Harassment 15:11:14 (Orcas Island) INA

A deputy took a call regarding a harassment complaint. The owner of a home had a contractor who she had parted ways with. She later discovered cameras around her property placed by the contractor after she requested he not place the cameras. An informational report was taken.

23-001735 Assault - Aggravated 16:32:42 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001736 Animal at Large 17:59:51 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001737 Traffic Violation 18:55:11 (Orcas Island) CIC

Deputy on Orcas Island conducted a traffic stop. The driver was issued a notice of infraction for speeding, 73 miles per hour in a 35 miles per hour zone.

23-001738 Theft 19:37:15 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001739 Parking Problem 19:50:08 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001740 Traffic Violation 20:14:35 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001741 Traffic Violation 20:25:36 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001742 Traffic Violation 21:39:52 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001743 Traffic Violation 22:25:18 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001744 Court Order Violation 22:26:14 (San Juan Island) INA

Deputies on San Juan Island responded to a report of an order violation. Based on the information obtained, there is not sufficient evidence at this time to show that the order was violated. A report was completed.

23-001745 Traffic Violation 23:21:52 (San Juan Island) NR

THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023

23-001746 Trespassing 08:40:46 (Lopez Island) INA

23-001747 Welfare Check 10:29:54 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001748 Traffic Violation 11:18:20 (San Juan Island) CAA

San Juan deputy initiated a traffic stop on a speeding vehicle on Bailer Hill Rd. The driver's license required them to have an Ignition Interlock as well. They were issued an infraction for speeding-68mph in a 45mph zone and a criminal citation for Operating a Vehicle without Ignition Interlock.

23-001749 Found Property 11:29:08 (San Juan Island) CLO

A citizen located a toy gun on Jackson's Beach in Friday Harbor. The toy was turned over to the Sheriff's Office. It is unknown who the owner is and the Deputy booked it into evidence as found property.

23-001750 Agency Assistance 11:49:33 (Lopez Island) INA

Adult Protective Services requested a welfare check on a Lopez resident. A report was completed and forwarded to an outside agency.

23-001751 Found Property 12:11:27 (San Juan Island) INA

San Juan deputy took custody of found pills located on Warbass Way. The pills were in a small Ziplock bag; they tested positive for oxycodone and bore no information to identify the owner. They were placed into evidence for destruction.

23-001752 Citizen Assist 12:19:34 (Lopez Island) INA

A Lopez deputy assisted a caller regarding a possible parenting plan violation.

23-001753 Traffic Hazard 12:50:20 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001754 Traffic Violation 13:23:24 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001755 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 13:44:56 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001756 Fraud 14:32:12 (San Juan Island) ACT

23-001758 Missing Person 15:57:03 (San Juan Island) INA

San Juan deputy responded to a report of a missing person with dementia. The deputy searched, but the person was not located. At the time of report, the reporting party did not wish to complete a missing person packet.

23-001757 Traffic Violation 15:57:31 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001759 Traffic Violation 16:09:21 (San Juan Island) CIC

San Juan deputy stopped a vehicle for traveling 45MPH in a posted 25MPH speed zone. The driver was issued an infraction for speed and multiple warnings were also given.

23-001760 Citizen Assist 16:17:28 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001761 Citizen Assist 17:26:01 INA

23-001762 Sex Offender Registration 17:58:38 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001763 Welfare Check 18:06:39 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001764 Citizen Assist 18:07:35 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001765 Citizen Dispute 18:25:09 (San Juan Island) INA

Deputies responded to a report of 2 Orcas Island females fighting in the street. On arrival, it was determined that both women were just arguing in the street. No arrest was made and they were separated.

23-001766 Traffic Violation 19:16:12 (San Juan Island) CAA

San Juan deputy stopped a vehicle as the owner had a suspended driver's license. The driver was issued a citation for DWLS 3rd degree and an infraction for no insurance.

23-001767 Traffic Hazard 19:39:08 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001768 Traffic Violation 19:52:13 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001769 Traffic Violation 20:06:13 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001770 Trouble Unknown 20:12:12 UNF

FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2023

23-001771 Traffic Violation 01:51:17 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001772 VIN Inspection 07:52:22 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001773 Boating Problem 09:10:56 NR

23-001774 Trouble Unknown 10:15:04 NR

23-001775 Traffic Violation 10:41:47 (Lopez Island) NR

23-001776 Boating Problem 11:32:59 NR

23-001777 Traffic Violation 12:39:37 (Lopez Island) INA

23-001778 Traffic Violation 12:45:26 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001779 Traffic Violation 13:06:47 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001780 Boating Problem 13:22:38 CIC

23-001781 Traffic Violation 13:28:31 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001782 Traffic Violation 13:35:27 (Lopez Island) INA

23-001783 Agency Assistance 13:39:07 (Lopez Island) NR

23-001784 Civil Problem 13:46:39 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001785 Trespassing 13:53:14 (San Juan Island) ACT

San Juan deputy took a cold report of trespassing. The incident is still under investigation.

23-001786 Boating Problem 14:05:02 NR

23-001787 Citizen Assist 14:54:01 (San Juan Island) ACT

23-001788 Citizen Assist 16:20:53 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001789 Animal at Large 16:30:45 (San Juan Island) INA

San Juan deputy took custody of a dog-at-large. The dog was transported to the owner, who was issued a dog-at-large warning letter.

23-001790 Citizen Assist 18:07:22 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001791 Traffic Violation 18:39:03 (San Juan Island) CIC

San Juan deputy stopped a vehicle for traveling 38MPH in a posted 25MPH speed zone. The driver was issued an infraction for speed.

23-001792 Traffic Violation 19:27:48 (San Juan Island) CIC

San Juan deputy stopped a vehicle for traveling 65 MPH in a posted 45MPH speed zone. The driver was issued an infraction for speed.

23-001793 Burglary - Residential 19:46:35 (San Juan Island) INA

San Juan deputies responded to a report of a residential burglary. Deputies checked the residence but did not see any signs of activity.

23-001794 Agency Assistance 20:16:36 UNF

23-001795 Traffic Hazard 20:21:38 (Orcas Island) NR

SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2023

23-001796 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 01:48:49 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001797 Citizen Assist 08:32:24 (San Juan Island) INA

23-001798 Traffic Violation 08:38:18 (Lopez Island) INA

23-001799 Found Property 08:40:55 (San Juan Island) INA

23-001800 Trespassing 10:08:58 (Orcas Island) INA

Orcas deputy responded to the public library who requested a subject be trespassed from the facility. The subject was located and issued a trespass warning notice.

23-001801 Trouble Unknown 10:14:21 (San Juan Island) INA

23-001802 Trespassing 10:23:53 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001803 Citizen Assist 10:26:39 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001804 Trouble Unknown 10:59:05 UNF

23-001805 Threats 12:53:51 (San Juan Island) INA

San Juan deputy took a report of threats. The threats were made in a scam case and the suspect was not identified. No loss was incurred in the incident and the information was documented.

23-001806 Citizen Assist 15:12:15 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001807 Traffic Violation 15:22:08 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001808 Citizen Assist 15:41:27 (Lopez Island) INA

23-001809 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 16:03:36 (San Juan Island) INA

San Juan deputy responded to a report of a possible tracking device placed on their OBD II port in their vehicle. The device was determined to be a tracking device and an ex-partner admitted to the deputy that they placed it in the vehicle several years prior. The incident was documented.

23-001810 Animal at Large 16:25:59 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001811 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 16:34:51 (Orcas Island) INA

Deputies on Orcas Island responded to a trespassing complaint. The suspects were gone on arrival. The investigation is ongoing.

23-001812 Animal at Large 16:53:46 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001813 Trouble Unknown 17:17:49 NR

23-001814 Traffic Violation 17:19:54 (San Juan Island) CAA

San Juan deputy stopped a vehicle for expired registration and failure to transfer title within 45 days. The driver was issued a citation for failure to transfer title within 45 days and infractions for expired registration over 2 months and no insurance.

23-001815 Traffic Violation 17:46:20 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001816 Unconscious ALS 18:04:37 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001817 Traffic Violation 19:27:18 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001818 Civil Problem 19:32:25 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001819 Sick or Injured Animal 20:11:14 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001820 Civil Problem 20:30:50 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001821 Traffic Stop 21:52:45 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001822 Theft 22:47:18 (San Juan Island) INA

A San Juan deputy responded to a report of a theft. No crime appeared to have occurred and the incident was documented.

23-001823 Accident-Injury, Traffic 22:50:40 (San Juan Island) CAA

San Juan deputies responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision on West Valley Rd. The driver was arrested for DUI and booked into jail.

SUNDAY, MARCH 19, 2023

23-001824 Welfare Check 09:19:22 (San Juan Island) ACT

Deputies responded to a welfare check to find the resident deceased. No foul play suspected.

23-001825 Theft 11:16:36 (Lopez Island) INA

A Lopez resident reported the theft of cedar garden stakes from their barn.

23-001826 Malicious Mischief 12:02:23 (Lopez Island) INA

23-001827 Lost Property 12:28:28 (Orcas Island) INA

A deputy took a report of a lost phone on Orcas Island. The information was added to a lost property report to help identify in the event the item is found.

23-001828 Property Damage, Non Vandalism 12:33:49 (Orcas Island) INA

23-001830 Civil Problem 12:55:00 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001829 Alarm 12:55:52 UNF

23-001831 Animal at Large 13:08:38 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001832 Traffic Violation 14:02:11 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001833 Animal at Large 14:36:41 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001834 Citizen Assist 15:03:28 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001835 Citizen Assist 15:54:27 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001836 Citizen Assist 18:08:39 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001837 Citizen Assist 18:57:01 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001838 Traffic Violation 20:22:25 (San Juan Island) CAA

A Deputy on San Juan conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle registered out of state, while the owner lives in Washington State. The driver was issued an infraction for operating a vehicle without insurance and a citation for licensing a vehicle out of state. A report was completed.

23-001839 Welfare Check 20:36:23 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001840 Traffic Hazard 20:38:03 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001841 Traffic Violation 20:43:43 (San Juan Island) NR

MONDAY, MARCH 20, 2023

23-001842 Traffic Violation 00:03:13 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001843 Trouble Unknown 08:27:43 (Orcas Island) UNF

23-001844 Harassment 10:17:06 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001845 VIN Inspection 12:08:53 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001846 Citizen Assist 12:16:23 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001847 Citizen Assist 12:43:56 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001848 Traffic Violation 13:46:55 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001849 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 14:40:08 (Orcas Island) UNF

23-001850 Found Property 15:01:10 (San Juan Island) INA

Found Property turned into the Sheriff's Office.

23-001851 Welfare Check 15:10:21 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001852 Trespassing 16:10:21 (San Juan Island) INA

A Deputy on San Juan spoke with a controlling authority of a business, who wished to trespass an individual. The individual was located and served with a trespass warning letter. A report was completed.

23-001853 Theft 16:19:03 (San Juan Island) ACT

23-001854 Abandoned Vehicle 17:53:09 (Orcas Island) NR

23-001855 Welfare Check 18:39:45 (San Juan Island) INA

A Deputy on San Juan responded to a welfare check in Friday Harbor. The individual was located and was immediately identified. The individual was intoxicated and declined to provide a breath sample when requested, per their court conditions. A report was completed.

23-001856 Civil Problem 19:01:11 UNF

23-001857 Breathing ALS 22:36:20 (Orcas Island) NR

TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2023

23-001858 Traffic Violation 07:56:04 03/21/23 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001859 Parking Problem 08:04:42 03/21/23 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001860 Animal at Large 08:52:28 03/21/23 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001861 Traffic Violation 08:54:28 03/21/23 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001862 Citizen Assist 09:51:31 03/21/23 (San Juan Island) NR

San Juan Community Theater turned in a several prop guns that have been used over the years to be destroyed.

23-001863 Animal at Large 11:30:22 03/21/23 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001864 Trespassing 12:27:04 03/21/23 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001865 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 12:52:43 03/21/23 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001866 Sick or Injured Animal 13:43:48 03/21/23 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001867 Found Property 13:55:13 03/21/23 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001868 Citizen Assist 14:12:49 03/21/23 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001869 Traffic Violation 14:36:52 03/21/23 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001870 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 14:50:10 03/21/23 (San Juan Island) CLO

A Deputy on San Juan Island received a call of a person with a gun at South Beach. The Deputy responded and contacted a person who had an air rifle. The Deputy talked with the person and explained that they were not allowed to shoot it in a public place.

23-001871 Agency Assistance 15:41:10 03/21/23 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001872 Welfare Check 16:47:38 03/21/23 (San Juan Island) NR

23-001873 Theft 18:18:11 03/21/23 (Orcas Island) INA

Deputy on Orcas Island investigated a theft complaint. There is insufficient evidence to believe a crime has been committed. Arrangements were made to return the items.

23-001874 Citizen Dispute 19:34:10 03/21/23 (San Juan Island) INA

A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a citizen dispute. A neighbors feline companion continued to use a different houses yard as a litter box. A resolution was found and will be worked on. A report was completed.

23-001875 Vicious Animal 20:57:51 03/21/23 (Orcas Island) NR

Total Incidents for This Report: 153