San Juan Islands Sheriff's Log March 22-28, 2023: Fraud, tools found, gun left behind, counterfeit $100
San Juan County Deputies responded to 188 calls from March 22-28, 2023 including: A deputy was on foot in Eastsound when a local business made him aware of a counterfeit bill provided by a customer. The customer was talked to details of the transfer are being investigated. A San Juan deputy recovered two bags with tools from the side of the road. No owner information was available; the items were placed into evidence as found property. A San Juan deputy responded to a report of suspicious packages. The items were collected and placed into evidence. This investigation is ongoing. A San Juan deputy responded to a report of a found handgun located in a hotel room after the guest checked out. The gun was secured and entered into evidence, and the owner was contacted. Deputies responded to a juvenile problem in Eastsound. A juvenile subject had left his home against his mother’s wishes. The juvenile was located and returned home after an interview.
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, MARCH 22, 2023
23-001876 Citizen Assist 07:38:21 (San Juan Island) NR
23-001877 Agency Assistance 10:10:38 (Lopez Island) NR
23-001878 Traffic Violation 10:53:00 (San Juan Island) NR
23-001879 Fraud 10:59:14 (San Juan Island) ACT
23-001880 Harassment 11:02:17 (San Juan Island) NR
23-001881 Citizen Assist 11:21:35 (San Juan Island) NR
23-001882 Harassment 11:30:55 (Lopez Island) INA
A Lopez Island Deputy was dispatched to a harassment call. An informational report was taken.
23-001884 Fraud 11:55:00 (Orcas Island) NR
23-001883 Fraud 11:58:32 (San Juan Island) NR
23-001885 Civil Problem 12:15:04 (Orcas Island) NR
23-001886 Found Property 13:44:46 (San Juan Island) INA
A San Juan deputy recovered two bags with tools from the side of the road. No owner information was available; the items were placed into evidence as found property.
23-001888 Agency Assistance 14:10:37 (Orcas Island) NR
23-001887 Citizen Assist 14:12:56 (San Juan Island) NR
23-001889 Accident-HitRun 14:37:25 (San Juan Island) NR
23-001890 Animal Noise 15:22:56 (Orcas Island) NR
23-001891 Found Property 15:38:41 (San Juan Island) NR
23-001892 Citizen Dispute 15:52:13 (Orcas Island) NR
Deputies responded to the Eastsound area on a reported citizen dispute. A landlord was reportedly interfering with the tenants' efforts to leave. The situation was mitigated, and the parties agreed to be civil. There is an investigation ongoing as to property withheld.
23-001893 Civil Problem 16:14:40 (Orcas Island) NR
23-001894 Accident-NonInj 18:07:34 (San Juan Island) INA
A Deputy on San Juan responded to a two-vehicle accident. A vehicle was driving southwest on Spring St, when another vehicle backed out of a parking space in front of Kings Market, striking the passing vehicle. The driver who was reversing was issued an infraction for improper backing.
23-001895 Traffic Violation 20:26:14 (San Juan Island) CIC
A San Juan deputy stopped a vehicle for traveling 35MPH in a posted 25MPH speed zone. The driver was issued infractions for speed and allowing a person under 16 to ride without a seatbelt. An additional warning was given for failure to sign registration.
THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2023
23-001896 Civil Problem 02:05:19 (San Juan Island) NR
23-001897 Trouble Unknown 06:22:53 (Orcas Island) NR
23-001898 Accident-HitRun 08:35:51 (San Juan Island) INA
A deputy was contacted about a Hit and Run in the San Juan Island area. The caller reported that the incident happened earlier in the month. The incident had already been cleaned up. Caller wanted the incident documented.
23-001899 Agency Assistance 09:14:38 (San Juan Island) INA
A Detective on San Juan Island received a CPS referral. CPS conducted an initial interview and found the allegations were unfounded. A report for informational purposes was completed.
23-001900 Traffic Violation 09:59:49 (Lopez Island) INA
23-001901 Vicious Animal 10:07:43 (Orcas Island) NR
23-001902 Traffic Violation 10:53:17 (San Juan Island) NR
23-001903 Traffic Hazard 11:40:28 (Lopez Island) ACT
23-001904 Animal at Large 12:16:52 (San Juan Island) NR
23-001905 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 12:23:34 (San Juan Island) INA
A San Juan deputy responded to a report of suspicious packages. The items were collected and placed into evidence. This investigation is ongoing.
23-001906 Prowler 12:31:12 (Lopez Island) INA
A Lopez resident made a report of a prowler on his property. This event occurred during the early morning hours.
23-001907 Fraud 12:42:44 (San Juan Island) INA
A deputy was contacted about a Fraud. The caller advised they had been contacted by another agency about a vehicle registered in their name. They did not own the boat trailer and did not know how it got registered in their name. Informational report taken.
23-001908 Abandoned Vehicle 12:54:09 (San Juan Island) NR
23-001909 Boating Problem 13:46:07 (Orcas Island) NR
23-001910 Trespassing 14:12:06 (Lopez Island) NR
23-001911 Civil Problem 14:32:46 (San Juan Island) NR
23-001912 Fraud 15:04:04 (San Juan Island) INA
A deputy was dispatched to a Fraud in the Friday Harbor area. The person stated they received a call from a government agency stating they were suspected of fraud. The agent had the person download an 'app" to their phone which gave the agent access to the phone. No loss at this time.
23-001913 Alarm 15:10:13 FAL
23-001915 Civil Problem 15:10:24 (San Juan Island) NR
23-001914 DUI 15:11:53 (San Juan Island) NR
23-001916 Sex Offense 15:27:40 (Lopez Island) ACT
A Lopez Island Deputy was dispatched to a sex offense. An initial report was taken, follow up required.
23-001917 Civil Problem 15:47:57 (San Juan Island) NR
23-001918 Found Property 16:24:58 (San Juan Island) INA
A San Juan deputy responded to a report of a found handgun located in a hotel room after the guest checked out. The gun was secured and entered into evidence, and the owner was contacted.
23-001919 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 17:03:09 (Orcas Island) NR
23-001920 Juvenile Problem 17:18:18 (San Juan Island) NR
23-001921 Domestic Dispute or Assault 17:20:42 (San Juan Island) INA
San Juan deputies responded to a report of a domestic. Responding deputies concluded that the incident was verbal only and the incident was documented.
23-001922 Boating Problem 17:35:16 (Lopez Island) NR
23-001923 Fraud 18:58:02 (Orcas Island) ACT
A deputy was on foot in Eastsound when a local business made him aware of a counterfeit bill provided by a customer. The customer was talked to details of the transfer are being investigated.
23-001924 Welfare Check 19:09:59 (San Juan Island) INA
A San Juan deputy responded to a request for a welfare check of an individual. The person was found to be under the influence of alcohol in violation of a court order but refused all offers of assistance. The information was forwarded to the court probation officer.
23-001925 Threats 19:36:01 (San Juan Island) INA
A San Juan deputy responded to a report of threats from a tenant. The emails did not meet the criminal criteria and the incident was documented.
23-001926 Civil Problem 20:24:11 (San Juan Island) NR
23-001927 Court Order Violation 22:31:31 (San Juan Island) INA
A San Juan deputy responded to a report of an order violation. It was determined to be unenforceable due to the wording of the order and the incident was documented.
23-001928 Structure Fire 22:51:01 (Orcas Island) NR
FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2023
23-001929 Trouble Unknown 07:39:56 (Orcas Island) NR
23-001930 Boating Problem 09:48:28 CIC
23-001931 Boating Problem 10:01:15 NR
23-001932 Boating Problem 10:37:48 NR
23-001933 Boating Problem 10:42:26 NR
23-001934 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 10:46:29 (Lopez Island) INA
A Lopez resident reported suspicious activity by former employees of a local contractor who had worked on their home. A report was completed and linked to other activity from the same people.
23-001935 Boating Problem 10:57:24 NR
23-001936 Traffic Violation 11:00:24 (San Juan Island) NR
23-001937 Court Order Violation 11:07:45 (San Juan Island) INA
A deputy was dispatched to an Order Violation in the Friday Harbor area. The deputy arrived and contacted the people involved. The incident did not rise to an Order Violation. Report taken.
23-001938 VIN Inspection 11:14:46 (Lopez Island) INA
A Lopez deputy reviewed several DOL records for a property owner attempting to clean up their land.
23-001939 Boating Problem 11:20:00 CIC
23-001940 Boating Problem 11:46:29 NR
23-001941 Found Property 12:02:59 (Orcas Island) INA
A bicycle was found in Eastsound. It was collected and stored in the property room at the Orcas Substation. The serial # was run and it was not reported stolen.
23-001942 Traffic Violation 12:09:44 (Lopez Island) CIC
A driver was issued an infraction for traveling 58 mph in a 35 mph zone of Fisherman Bay Road.
23-001943 Mental Health 12:13:59 (Orcas Island) INA
An Orcas deputy responded to the substation regarding a juvenile in a mental crisis. A resolution was found.
23-001945 Burglary,NonRes 12:41:10 (San Juan Island) NR
23-001944 Traffic Hazard 12:42:23 (San Juan Island) NR
23-001946 Citizen Assist 12:57:23 (Orcas Island) NR
23-001947 Boating Problem 13:23:19 NR
23-001948 Boating Problem 13:34:42 CIC
23-001949 Boating Problem 13:47:40 NR
23-001950 Boating Problem 13:59:10 NR
23-001952 Welfare Check 14:37:48 (Orcas Island) NR
23-001951 Burglary - Residential 14:40:14 (San Juan Island) NR
23-001953 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 15:02:16 (San Juan Island) INA
23-001954 Traffic Violation 15:35:04 (Lopez Island) INA
23-001955 Alarm 15:43:16 FAL
23-001956 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 15:53:23 (Orcas Island) NR
23-001957 Vehicle Theft 16:11:34 (San Juan Island) INA
23-001958 DUI 17:31:36 (Orcas Island) NR
23-001959 Trouble Unknown 18:12:24 (Orcas Island) NR
23-001960 Vicious Animal 18:21:30 (San Juan Island) NR
23-001961 Citizen Assist 18:25:33 (Orcas Island) NR
23-001962 Traffic Violation 18:44:32 (San Juan Island) CIC
A San Juan deputy stopped a vehicle for traveling 53MPH in a posted 35MPH speed zone. The driver was issued an infraction for speed and additional warnings were given.
23-001963 Traffic Violation 23:07:52 (San Juan Island) NR
SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2023
23-001964 Traffic Violation 00:06:50 (San Juan Island) CAA
A 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 the report was forwarded for a DUI conditions of release violation as the driver had consumed alcohol.
23-001965 Animal at Large 08:47:22 (Orcas Island) NR
23-001966 Animal at Large 10:19:32 (Orcas Island) NR
23-001968 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 10:25:15 (San Juan Island) NR
23-001967 Citizen Assist 10:26:45 (Orcas Island) NR
23-001969 Malicious Mischief 12:30:31 (San Juan Island) INA
23-001970 Traffic Violation 13:45:18 (Lopez Island) INA
23-001971 Civil Problem 17:54:19 ACT
23-001972 Juvenile Problem 18:05:30 (Orcas Island) INA
Deputies responded to a juvenile problem in Eastsound. A juvenile subject had left his home against his mother’s wishes. The juvenile was located and returned home after an interview.
23-001973 Found Property 18:51:01 (San Juan Island) INA
A San Juan deputy responded to a report of found property. The property owner was located and the property was returned.
23-001974 Traffic Hazard 19:35:37 (Orcas Island) CIC
An off duty deputy called in to report an erratic driver on Orcas Island traveling from the ferry towards Eastsound. Dispatch informed the on duty deputy, who was able to locate and initiate a stop. The driver was issued an infraction for negligent driving in the 2nd degree.
23-001975 Traffic Violation 19:51:12 (San Juan Island) CIC
A San Juan deputy stopped a vehicle for traveling 66 MPH in a posted 45 MPH speed zone. The driver was issued an infraction for speed. An additional warning was given.
23-001976 Traffic Violation 20:30:02 (San Juan Island) NR
23-001977 Citizen Assist 20:55:57 (Orcas Island) NR
23-001978 Animal at Large 23:29:15 (San Juan Island) NR
23-001979 Traffic Violation 23:54:03 (San Juan Island) CAA
A San Juan deputy stopped a vehicle for expired registration and driving left of center. The driver was arrested for DUI and was booked into jail.
SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 2023
23-001980 Agency Assistance 00:52:20 INA
23-001981 Trouble Unknown 04:58:24 INA
23-001982 Citizen Assist 06:46:07 (San Juan Island) NR
23-001983 Abandoned Vehicle 11:10:25 (Orcas Island) NR
23-001984 Found Property 13:38:31 (San Juan Island) INA
A small amount of drugs were found at the entrance to Mt. Grant and were turned over to the Sheriff's Office for destruction.
23-001986 Theft 13:44:57 (San Juan Island) INA
A deputy on San Juan Island was dispatched to a report of a theft. There were no witnesses to the event. A report was taken.
23-001985 Traffic Violation 13:47:54 (San Juan Island) NR
23-001987 Abandoned Vehicle 14:56:04 (Orcas Island) INA
23-001988 Animal at Large 15:18:31 (San Juan Island) NR
23-001989 Traffic Violation 15:29:01 (San Juan Island) NR
23-001990 Trouble Unknown 15:38:35 (San Juan Island) NR
23-001991 Traffic Violation 15:41:47 (Orcas Island) NR
23-001992 Mental Health 15:41:53 ACT
23-001993 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 16:25:19 (San Juan Island) NR
23-001994 Trouble Unknown 16:41:01 UNF
23-001995 Citizen Assist 16:52:23 (San Juan Island) NR
23-001996 CPR ALS 17:33:18 (San Juan Island) INA
Deputies on San Juan along with Fire and EMS responded to a CPR in progress call. The victim was found unconscious, not breathing, and had no pulse. The patient was flown off island for more advanced care. A report was completed.
23-001997 Parking Problem 19:16:26 (San Juan Island) NR
23-001998 Theft 19:38:53 (San Juan Island) NR
23-001999 Traffic Violation 19:49:11 (San Juan Island) NR
23-002000 Agency Assistance 20:40:43 (San Juan Island) NR
23-002001 Traffic Violation 23:05:06 (San Juan Island) CIC
A deputy on San Juan Island stopped a vehicle for failing to stop at a stop sign. The driver of the vehicle was issued an infraction for driving without valid insurance and a warning for failing to stop at a stop sign.
MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2023
23-002002 Parking Problem 07:07:53 (Orcas Island) NR
23-002003 Civil Problem 07:40:57 (San Juan Island) NR
23-002004 Citizen Dispute 07:45:55 (San Juan Island) ACT
23-002005 Citizen Assist 09:08:10 (Orcas Island) NR
23-002006 Disorderly Conduct 09:18:07 (Orcas Island) NR
23-002007 Traffic Violation 09:38:59 (Orcas Island) NR
23-002008 Citizen Assist 09:56:22 (San Juan Island) INA
A citizen came into the Sheriff's Office to report problems with their spouse. No crime was determined and a deputy spoke with the citizen at length about services that could help them.
23-002009 Trespassing 10:56:57 (Orcas Island) CLO
An individual was given a Trespass Warning Letter for a local Eastsound business.
23-002010 Traffic Violation 11:10:35 (San Juan Island) NR
23-002011 Aircraft Problem 12:50:39 (San Juan Island) NR
23-002012 Abandoned Vehicle 13:01:34 (Orcas Island) NR
23-002013 Harassment 13:02:39 (San Juan Island) NR
23-002014 Deliver Message 13:10:06 (Orcas Island) NR
23-002015 Citizen Assist 13:32:13 (San Juan Island) NR
23-002016 Threats 14:42:58 (San Juan Island) NR
23-002017 Trouble Unknown 15:22:35 (Orcas Island) NR
23-002018 Animal at Large 15:56:37 (San Juan Island) NR
23-002019 Traffic Violation 16:06:20 (Orcas Island) NR
23-002020 Traffic Violation 16:21:58 (San Juan Island) NR
23-002021 Litter/Pollution/Public Health 16:47:51 (San Juan Island) NR
23-002022 Welfare Check 16:53:57 (San Juan Island) INA
Deputies on San Juan Island responded to a welfare check of a juvenile. The Deputies were welcomed into the residence and were shown around the house; they saw that the child had shelter, food, water, and was appropriately clothed. A report was completed.
23-002023 Trouble Unknown 17:08:43 (San Juan Island) NR
23-002024 Civil Problem 17:49:55 (Orcas Island) NR
23-002025 Trouble Unknown 17:58:03 UNF
23-002026 Domestic Dispute or Assault 18:24:52 (San Juan Island) INA
Deputies on San Juan Island were dispatched to a report of a domestic incident. The incident was verbal only and the parties agreed to separate.
23-002027 Traffic Violation 19:30:49 (San Juan Island) NR
23-002028 Traffic Violation 20:29:57 (San Juan Island) NR
23-002029 Traffic Violation 22:15:07 (San Juan Island) NR
23-002030 Traffic Violation 22:48:00 (San Juan Island) NR
23-002031 Communications Problem 22:53:41 (San Juan Island) NR
TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2023
23-002032 Aircraft Problem 05:39:07 (Lopez Island) ACT
San Juan County Sheriff's Office deputies and Lopez Island Fire & EMS personnel were dispatched to a possible aircraft down near the airport. No evidence of a crash was located during the search of the area.
23-002033 Alarm 05:49:19 (Orcas Island) FAL
23-002034 Trouble Unknown 07:40:15 (Orcas Island) NR
23-002035 Malicious Mischief 07:54:34 (San Juan Island) ACT
A report of vandalism was taken in Friday Harbor. A flat tire and key marks on a car prompted an investigation which is currently underway.
23-002036 Civil Problem 08:36:33 (Orcas Island) INA
A deputy on Orcas was dispatched to a civil issue between two residents in Eastsound. After the investigation was completed the reporting party just wanted the incidence documented. a report was written.
23-002037 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 09:49:31 (Orcas Island) NR
23-002038 Civil Problem 10:36:53 (San Juan Island) NR
23-002039 Citizen Assist 11:06:35 (Orcas Island) NR
23-002040 Overdose 11:08:01 (San Juan Island) ACT
23-002041 Boating Problem 12:09:23 (Lopez Island) NR
23-002042 Trouble Unknown 12:36:51 (Orcas Island) NR
23-002043 Found Property 12:50:14 (Orcas Island) NR
23-002044 Citizen Assist 13:06:17 (San Juan Island) NR
23-002046 Citizen Dispute 13:22:42 (Orcas Island) CLO
Deputies on Orcas responded to a citizen dispute. After an investigation was completed there was no crime committed and a report was written for informational purposes.
23-002045 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 13:26:34 (San Juan Island) NR
23-002047 Citizen Dispute 13:49:59 (Orcas Island) CLO
23-002048 Court Order Violation 13:58:16 (San Juan Island) CAA
23-002049 Civil Problem 14:25:36 (San Juan Island) NR
23-002050 Agency Assistance 14:44:44 (San Juan Island) NR
23-002051 Traffic Violation 14:59:23 (Orcas Island) NR
23-002052 Fraud 15:16:08 (San Juan Island) NR
23-002053 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 16:15:38 (San Juan Island) NR
23-002054 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 16:55:25 (Orcas Island) NR
23-002055 Traffic Violation 16:56:30 (San Juan Island) NR
23-002056 Traffic Violation 17:21:49 (Orcas Island) NR
23-002057 Citizen Assist 18:25:54 (Orcas Island) NR
23-002058 Civil Problem 20:00:36 (San Juan Island) CLO
23-002059 Animal at Large 20:34:47 (San Juan Island) CLO
23-002060 Trespassing 21:02:10 (Lopez Island) ACT
23-002061 Traffic Violation 21:54:05 (Orcas Island) NR
23-002062 Animal at Large 21:57:40 (San Juan Island) NR
23-002063 Citizen Assist 23:09:55 (San Juan Island) NR
Total Incidents for This Report: 188