San Juan Islands Sheriff's Log April 12-18: Graffiti, bird droppings, theft, fraud, DUIs, trespassing

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2023

23-002457 Traffic Violation 05:43:01 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002458 Traffic Hazard 07:37:37 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002459 Traffic Violation 07:59:14 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002460 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 10:22:13 (San Juan Island) INA

A San Juan deputy took a report of suspicious activity. The investigation revealed that no criminal activity appeared to have occurred. The incident was documented in a report.

23-002461 Traffic Violation 11:11:41 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002462 Theft 11:35:29 (Orcas Island) ACT

A deputy took a report of a stolen purse. Information was gathered and documented in the event the purse or leads to the suspect are discovered.

23-002463 Parking Problem 11:43:49 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002464 VIN Inspection 11:45:40 (Lopez Island) NR

23-002465 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 12:19:49 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002466 Citizen Assist 12:43:10 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002467 Trespassing 13:26:52 (San Juan Island) INA

Informational only, property line dispute.

23-002468 Animal at Large 14:48:14 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002469 Traffic Violation 14:51:00 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002470 Traffic Violation 16:13:16 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002471 Traffic Hazard 16:19:04 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002472 Traffic Hazard 16:25:46 CLO

23-002473 Fraud 17:05:47 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002474 Traffic Violation 17:28:40 (San Juan Island) CAA

A San Juan deputy observed an individual who had a suspended driver's license operating a vehicle. The deputy attempted to locate the vehicle after clearing a traffic hazard and was unable. The deputy's report was forwarded to the Prosecutor's Office for a charging decision.

23-002475 Traffic Violation 18:07:51 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002476 Traffic Hazard 18:24:24 (Orcas Island) NR

23-002477 Trouble Unknown 19:08:08 INA

23-002478 Civil Problem 19:20:53 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002479 Welfare Check 20:16:31 (San Juan Island) INA

San Juan deputies responded to a report of a welfare check. A deputy observed a body through a glass door and entered the residence. The death appears to be of natural causes.

23-002480 Runaway Juvenile 22:21:22 (Orcas Island) INAac

A deputy took a report of a runaway juvenile. The juvenile was later discovered the following day and returned home.

23-002481 Animal Noise 22:59:19 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002482 Noise Complaint /not dogs 23:50:19 (San Juan Island) NR

THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2023

23-002483 Citizen Dispute 00:23:18 (Orcas Island) NR

23-002484 Citizen Dispute 00:26:21 (San Juan Island) CAA

San Juan deputies responded to a citizen dispute. It was determined that an individual made statements to a group of people based on their sexual orientation that were threatening in nature. The deputy's report was sent to the Prosecutor's Office for a charging decision for a hate crime.

23-002485 Citizen Assist 00:45:54 NR

23-002486 Agency Assistance 07:49:00 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002487 Juvenile Problem 09:50:18 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002488 Boating Problem 10:59:10 NR

23-002490 Civil Problem 11:03:55 (Lopez Island) NR

23-002489 Fraud 11:22:05 (San Juan Island) INA

A San Juan deputy took a report of possible fraud. No suspect information was available and no loss was incurred by the reporting party. They were advised of protective measures to take and additional reporting outlets. An informational report was generated.

23-002491 Boating Problem 11:51:34 NR

23-002492 Citizen Assist 12:11:09 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002493 Boating Problem 12:23:59 NR

23-002494 Boating Problem 12:31:13 NR

23-002495 Boating Problem 12:35:15 NR

23-002496 Boating Problem 12:39:47 NR

23-002497 Boating Problem 12:43:09 NR

23-002498 Boating Problem 12:50:32 NR

23-002499 Civil Problem 13:35:07 (Lopez Island) NR

23-002500 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 13:46:32 (Lopez Island) INA

A Lopez Deputy responded to a suspicious call. A Lopez resident reported that someone has been harassing them and sprinkled white paint on their deck area. The Deputy investigated and found that the "paint" was actually droppings left behind by birds.

23-002501 Found Property 14:04:23 (San Juan Island) INA

23-002502 Boating Problem 15:06:23 NR

23-002503 Agency Assistance 15:40:29 (Orcas Island) NR

23-002504 Malicious Mischief 16:12:20 (San Juan Island) INA

A San Juan deputy responded to reports of graffiti that had been painted on Town of Friday Harbor property. The incidents were documented.

23-002505 Traffic Violation 16:20:15 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002507 Welfare Check 16:30:12 (Orcas Island) NR

23-002506 Citizen Assist 16:30:54 (Orcas Island) NR

23-002508 Citizen Assist 17:04:01 (Orcas Island) NR

23-002509 Trauma BLS 18:09:24 (Orcas Island) NR

23-002510 Malicious Mischief 18:50:42 (San Juan Island) INA

23-002511 Malicious Mischief 18:51:04 (San Juan Island) INA

23-002512 Abandoned Vehicle 18:53:17 (San Juan Island) INA

23-002513 Malicious Mischief 18:56:25 (San Juan Island) INA

23-002514 Harassment 19:48:35 (Orcas Island) INA See case report for 23-002480.

23-002515 Citizen Assist 20:28:10 INA

23-002516 Trouble Unknown 21:20:46 UNF

23-002517 Trouble Unknown 21:33:34 UNF

FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 2023

23-002518 Welfare Check 04:27:38 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002519 County Property Damage 07:02:36 ACT

23-002520 Civil Problem 07:16:57 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002521 Trespassing 08:03:37 (San Juan Island) INA

A deputy was contacted at the Sheriff's Office about a Trespass. The person was requesting a Trespass Warning Letter be served against another for his business. The person signed the letter. Report taken.

23-002522 Traffic Violation 08:13:57 (San Juan Island) CAA

A Deputy on Orcas Island conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with expired registration. It was learned that the driver is required to have an ignition interlock device; the driver did not have one. The driver was issued a criminal citation for operating a vehicle without an ignition interlock device.

23-002523 Vehicle Prowl 08:21:28 (San Juan Island) INA

A deputy was contacted at the Sheriff's Office about a Theft that occurred in the San Juan Island area. The person reported that an auto part had been removed from a vehicle that was under repair at a local business. No suspects at this time. Report taken.

23-002524 Citizen Assist 08:53:05 (San Juan Island) CLO

23-002525 Parking Problem 09:05:14 (San Juan Island) INA

A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a report of a parking problem in Eastsound. The vehicle appeared to be abandoned and was damaged. The Deputy placed an abandoned vehicle sticker on the rear window. A report was completed.

23-002526 Trouble Unknown 09:14:58 (San Juan Island) UNF

23-002527 Theft 10:31:56 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002528 Traffic Violation 10:52:58 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002529 Alarm 11:53:47 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002530 Animal at Large 13:04:58 NR

23-002531 Burglary - Residential 14:28:45 (San Juan Island) INA

A deputy on San Juan Island was dispatched to a report of a potential burglary. A report was taken.

23-002532 Citizen Assist 15:50:01 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002533 Animal at Large 15:56:28 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002534 Traffic Violation 16:19:21 (Lopez Island) NR

23-002535 Traffic Violation 16:49:19 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002536 Civil Problem 17:39:14 (Orcas Island) NR

23-002537 Trouble Unknown 17:49:33 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002538 Animal at Large 18:20:00 (Orcas Island) NR

23-002539 Animal at Large 19:04:55 NR

23-002540 Sick or Injured Animal 19:05:53 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002541 Trouble Unknown 20:50:01 UNF

23-002542 Traffic Violation 22:38:54 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002543 Area Check 22:44:39 (San Juan Island) NR

SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 2023

23-002544 Traffic Hazard 00:22:57 (Orcas Island) NR

23-002545 Citizen Assist 00:55:37 (Orcas Island) NR

23-002546 Welfare Check 07:41:12 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002547 Animal at Large 08:12:08 (Orcas Island) NR

23-002548 Agency Assistance 08:34:08 (Orcas Island) NR

23-002549 Domestic Dispute or Assault 09:12:44 (Orcas Island) INA

Deputies on Orcas Island responded to a domestic dispute. After investigation, deputies determined this was a verbal argument. No crime had been committed.

23-002550 Animal at Large 11:49:14 (Orcas Island) NR

23-002551 Found Property 11:59:48 (San Juan Island) INA

A deputy was dispatched to a Found Property in the San Juan Island area. The person had located a metal object on a beach. The item was photographed and the incident was referred to another agency.

23-002552 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 12:48:58 (San Juan Island) CLO

23-002553 VIN Inspection 13:03:15 (Orcas Island) NR

23-002554 Trouble Unknown 13:29:24 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002555 Welfare Check 14:13:24 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002556 Mental Health 14:28:33 (Lopez Island) INA

A Lopez deputy contacted male who was reported to be wandering aimlessly in the village. There were no law violations or immediate mental health concerns.

23-002557 Civil Problem 15:33:56 (Orcas Island) NR

23-002558 Vicious Animal 16:08:04 (Orcas Island) NR

23-002559 Traffic Violation 16:44:41 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002560 Traffic Violation 16:54:32 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002561 Traffic Violation 17:09:54 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002562 Traffic Violation 17:14:25 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002563 Traffic Violation 17:14:41 (Orcas Island) NR

23-002564 Traffic Violation 17:25:48 (San Juan Island) CIC

23-002565 Parking Problem 18:08:49 (Orcas Island) NR

23-002566 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 18:56:42 (San Juan Island) CAA

A San Juan deputy responded to a report of an individual on the ferry with warrants. The individual was arrested after off-loading and was found in possession of controlled substances. The out of county agencies would not take the individual on the warrants and they were released.

23-002567 Missing Person 20:52:38 (San Juan Island) INA

A deputy on San Juan Island was dispatched to a report of a missing person. A search was conducted with the assistance of San Juan Fire and San Juan EMS and the Sheriff's Office's UAV. The person was not located during the search and entered as a missing person. At that time the Sheriff's Office was notified the subject was located off island.

23-002568 Mental Health 21:32:38 (San Juan Island) INA

San Juan deputies responded to a report of an individual in a mental crisis. The individual was transported to the hospital for evaluation.

23-002569 Court Order Violation 22:09:04 (San Juan Island) INA

23-002570 Malicious Mischief 23:07:39 (Orcas Island) INA

SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2023

23-002571 Trouble Unknown 02:02:11 UNF

23-002572 Traffic Hazard 03:24:08 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002573 Trouble Unknown 03:49:16 UNF

23-002574 Trauma BLS 07:52:41 (San Juan Island) INA

23-002575 Alarm 08:24:11 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002576 Citizen Assist 08:51:17 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002577 Wanted Person 10:05:05 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002578 Trouble Unknown 10:32:19 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002579 Citizen Assist 10:37:32 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002580 Found Property 10:41:24 NR

23-002581 Agency Assistance 11:33:40 (San Juan Island) INA

23-002582 Welfare Check 12:11:33 (Lopez Island) INA

23-002583 Accident-Injury, Traffic 12:56:47 (Lopez Island) CAA

A Lopez man was arrested for DUI after fleeing the scene of a single vehicle collision. This is his second DUI collision on Lopez within the last two years. He also committed an ignition interlock violation, hit and run, and had a suspended license.

23-002584 Citizen Assist 13:39:15 (San Juan Island) INA

23-002585 Alarm 14:00:10 UNF

23-002586 Animal at Large 14:06:28 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002587 Traffic Hazard 16:03:36 (Orcas Island) NR

23-002588 Traffic Violation 16:12:11 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002589 Trouble Unknown 16:12:29 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002590 Traffic Violation 16:23:45 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002591 Traffic Violation 16:38:25 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002592 Parking Problem 17:52:37 (Orcas Island) NR

23-002593 Traffic Violation 18:22:42 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002594 Traffic Violation 18:38:38 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002595 Traffic Violation 18:45:54 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002596 Traffic Violation 19:01:59 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002597 Traffic Violation 19:03:31 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002598 Traffic Violation 19:38:10 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002599 Welfare Check 19:52:48 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002600 Traffic Violation 19:54:26 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002601 Traffic Violation 20:50:52 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002602 Traffic Violation 21:15:38 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002603 Area Check 21:21:03 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002604 Traffic Violation 21:23:34 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002605 Traffic Violation 21:33:06 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002606 Traffic Violation 21:39:02 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002607 Traffic Violation 22:52:33 (San Juan Island) NR

MONDAY, APRIL 17, 2023

23-002608 Juvenile Problem 01:29:14 (San Juan Island) INA

A Deputy on San Juan responded to a report of a juvenile problem. The juvenile was reported as being at a different individuals residence with out permission. The Deputy obtained a pick-up order, then located the juvenile and brought them home. A report was completed.

23-002609 Civil Problem 09:01:19 (Orcas Island) NR

23-002610 Abandoned Vehicle 10:01:45 (Orcas Island) NR

23-002611 Citizen Assist 10:15:00 (San Juan Island) CLO

23-002612 Accident-Injury, Traffic 11:01:52 (Lopez Island) INA 4/16/23- A Lopez deputy responded to a non-reportable single vehicle collision.

23-002613 Theft 11:15:37 (San Juan Island) CAA

A Friday Harbor man was caught on video taking a case of water from the pallets in front of the store. A search for the individual is currently underway.

23-002614 Animal at Large 11:28:54 (Orcas Island) NR

23-002615 Agency Assistance 11:45:58 (Orcas Island) INA

A deputy on Orcas responded to an agency assist. No crimes had been committed and an informational report was written.

23-002616 Civil Problem 12:33:49 (Orcas Island) NR

23-002617 Wanted Person 12:35:40 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002618 Trespassing 12:50:19 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002619 Abandoned Vehicle 12:56:58 (Orcas Island) NR

23-002620 Traffic Hazard 13:04:18 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002621 Parking Problem 13:17:21 NR

23-002622 Civil Problem 13:22:48 UNF

23-002623 Theft 13:35:51 (San Juan Island) CAA

A Friday Harbor resident was arrested for trespassing and burglary at Market Place foods after attempting to leave the premises with various goods from the store. He was booked into jail pending a hearing with the judge.

23-002624 Citizen Assist 13:49:03 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002625 Civil Problem 13:50:14 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002626 Citizen Assist 14:08:41 (Orcas Island) NR

23-002627 Accident-NonInj 14:33:29 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002628 Boating Problem 14:40:25 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002629 Accident-NonInj 14:50:40 NR

23-002630 Traffic Violation 15:01:26 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002631 Agency Assistance 15:55:23 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002632 Trouble Unknown 20:11:37 (Orcas Island) NR

23-002633 Noise Complaint /not dogs 20:15:43 (Orcas Island) NR

23-002634 Traffic Violation 20:56:09 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002635 Citizen Assist 21:56:02 (San Juan Island) NR

TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2023

23-002636 Sick or Injured Animal 06:13:31 (Orcas Island) NR

23-002637 Noise Complaint /not dogs 07:27:44 (Orcas Island) NR

23-002638 Harassment 08:13:14 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002639 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 08:29:34 (Orcas Island) NR

23-002640 Boating Problem 09:08:40 (Lopez Island) INA

A deputy located a boat washed ashore on Shaw Island. Attempts were made to notify the owner.

23-002641 Citizen Assist 09:13:30 (San Juan Island) INA

A Shotgun was turned over to the Sheriff's Office by a local Friday Harbor resident.

23-002642 Traffic Violation 09:30:44 (Lopez Island) NR

23-002643 Boating Problem 10:49:03 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002644 Traffic Enforcement 11:04:16 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002645 Malicious Mischief 12:34:41 (San Juan Island) CJA

San Juan deputies responded to a report of juvenile's tagging a garbage can on Spring St. A deputy located the suspect, who was on a field trip from off-island and retrieved evidence of the crime. The deputy's report was forwarded to the Prosecutor's Office for a charging decision.

23-002646 Citizen Assist 13:18:19 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002647 Threats 13:19:56 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002648 Civil Problem 13:42:05 UNF

23-002649 Welfare Check 14:19:17 (Orcas Island) CLO

23-002650 Trouble Unknown 14:46:07 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002651 Trespassing 14:48:20 (San Juan Island) NR Tresspass notice served on a Friday Harbor man.

23-002652 Found Property 15:37:12 (Orcas Island) INA

A local business turned a debit card over to a Deputy. There is no contact information for the owner. The debit card was entered into evidence.

23-002653 Found Property 15:55:25 NR

23-002654 Citizen Assist 16:53:49 (Orcas Island) NR

23-002655 Harassment 16:57:56 (San Juan Island) NR

23-002656 Controlled Substance Problem 17:03:02 (Orcas Island) NR

23-002657 Weapon Safekeeping 20:20:08 (San Juan Island) INA

A San Juan deputy served a protection order requiring the respondent to surrender firearms. The deputy entered one firearm into evidence for safekeeping.

23-002658 Welfare Check 20:22:55 (San Juan Island) INA

A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a welfare check, an individual was concerned as their significant other had not returned home that day. The individual was reported as missing. The Deputy searched for the missing person; they were later located when they called for medical attention.

23-002659 Animal at Large 20:25:08 NR

23-002660 Welfare Check 22:05:50 (San Juan Island) CIC

23-002661 Citizen Assist 23:04:16 (Orcas Island) NR

Total Incidents for This Report: 205