The San Juan County Sheriff’s office responded to the following calls.
Sept. 28
• A deputy on Orcas responded to a fraud callback near Eastsound. The reporting party had no loss, and all information shared with the Sheriff’s Office will be followed up on.
• A San Juan deputy responded to a report of a sex offense at a business. After an investigation, it was found that no crime was committed and an employee was trespassed from the business.
• A San Juan deputy responded to a report of property damage. The damage was found to be accidental and no crime was committed.
• A deputy responded to a report of a debit card found at the Port of Friday Harbor. The owner was unable to be located and the debit card was entered into the property room per policy.
• A Lopez deputy responded to a report of stolen mail.
• A deputy on San Juan responded to a found credit card at the Friday Harbor Drug store. The owner’s contact information was unable to be located and the card was submitted into evidence as found property.
• A deputy on Orcas arrested a person with an outstanding warrant.
• Lopez deputies were dispatched to a domestic disturbance. One of the involved parties was arrested for malicious mischief and booked into the San Juan County Jail.
Sept. 29
• A deputy responded to a call related to the mail theft on Lopez.
• A deputy on San Juan responded to a report of found property. No contact information was available for the owner and the property was entered into evidence for safekeeping.
• A San Juan deputy responded to a report of a hit-and-run involving a fire hydrant. The owner of the vehicle called the collision in several hours later saying they swerved to miss a deer, but did not remember the collision. Alcohol/drug use is suspected but probable cause could not be developed.
• A deputy on San Juan responded to a found property report of a container with an unknown white powder inside. The substance tested negative for methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin. The unknown substance was entered into the evidence room for destruction.
• A San Juan deputy responded to a theft report at a local storage unit. There is no suspect information or workable leads at this time.
• A deputy responded to a fraud call near Eastsound.
• A deputy on San Juan took a report of found property. The items were entered into the evidence system.
• An Orcas deputy responded to a report of a disorderly man. The man was contacted and identified as a local homeless person who was intoxicated and in violation of his probation conditions. The situation was settled by contact.
• Orcas deputies responded to a burglary in progress. A suspect was found burglarizing a garage, brandished a weapon at deputies, and fled on foot. The suspect was not caught and the investigation is ongoing.
Sept. 30
• A San Juan conducted a welfare check. The person was found to be in violation of court-ordered conditions of release and the report was forwarded to the individual’s probation officer.
• A San Juan deputy stopped the driver of a vehicle as the driver did not have a driver’s license. The driver was issued citations for not having a valid license with ID and for not having insurance. The owner of the vehicle was warned for allowing an unauthorized person to drive.
• On Orcas, an investigation is ongoing about a report of tobacco purchased at a local business and given to a minor.
• A San Juan deputy responded to a report of a citizen dispute. The reporting party initially said they were assaulted but did not wish to pursue charges. After being advised that the catalyzing incident was civil in nature, they decided they did wish to pursue charges.
• San Juan deputies responded to a report of a domestic incident. Investigation revealed that no crime occurred, and all parties agreed to separate for the night.
Oct. 1
• An Orcas deputy responded to an altercation that took place at a local business. An investigation continues.
• A deputy on Orcas responded to a fraud complaint. An elderly person sent several thousand dollars to an unidentified suspect in a bail money scam. Note from the Sheriff’s office: If you are contacted to bail out a loved one, please stop and verify the circumstances. This is a very common tactic used by scammers.
• A San Juan deputy stopped the driver of a vehicle for driving with wheels off the roadway. The driver was issued a citation for driving with a suspended license-3rd degree and was issued citations for not having insurance and for driving with wheels off the roadway.
• On Orcas, a deputy responded to a trespassing complaint. The suspect was neither located nor identified.
• A deputy on San Juan took a report of found property and entered the item into the evidence system.
• Deputies on Orcas responded to the sighting of a person wanted in a previously reported burglary. The person was located and taken into custody.
Oct. 2
• A San Juan deputy responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision. The vehicle appeared to have gone off the roadway, hit the embankment, and rolled. The driver showed no signs of impairment and was transported by EMS.
• A deputy on San Juan responded to a report of fraud involving someone who had reportedly attempted to use fake money in the last week. The incident was not reported at the time of use, however, the store wanted the Sheriff’s office to be aware that someone in town was using fake money in town.
• A deputy took a report of flyers posted around Friday Harbor with an image of the reporting party’s dogs on it. Currently, there is no suspect information or workable leads.
Oct. 3
• A deputy was dispatched to a commercial burglary in the Friday Harbor area. The person reported the business was entered over the weekend and some items were missing. Evidence was gathered at the scene.
• On San Juan, a deputy responded to a report of attempted fraud. The caller received an email stating that her business website had been hacked and would be held hostage unless she paid $3,000 in Bitcoin. The caller stated her website didn’t appear to be hacked and she suffered no loss since she did not comply with the request.
• A deputy was dispatched to a commercial burglary in the Friday Harbor area. The business owner had security camera footage of someone inside his business and noticed a few items missing. Follow-up is required.
• A Lopez deputy took a report relating to the mail theft incident.
• On San Juan, a deputy responded to a report that a street sign was stolen sometime between Oct. 1 and Oct. 3, 2022. There is no suspect information, no video footage, and no workable leads at the time. San Juan County Public Works was notified.
• A deputy on San Juan responded to and documented a report of suspicious activity. An Apple Air Tag was located on someone’s vehicle. The tag appeared to be dead and would no longer pair with a phone.
• A Lopez deputy was dispatched to a safekeeping call at the substation.
• A deputy on Orcas responded to a civil dispute involving access to water from a shared well. The deputy contacted the involved parties and completed a report.
• On San Juan, a deputy transported an in-custody individual to the hospital after they were seen by EMS. The individual had an injury that occurred before entering the jail that needed to be evaluated further. The hospital cleared the individual to return to jail.
• A deputy on Orcas conducted a traffic stop and issued the driver a citation for speeding, 44 mph in a 25 mph zone.
Oct. 4
• A San Juan deputy responded to a citizen assist call in the lobby of the sheriff’s station. A known individual came into the station, completed a statement form, and left after giving the form to dispatch. No crime was reported and the statement was not related to any open cases.
• On San Juan, a deputy was contacted about a kidnapping. The caller stated that they met a person online and they were coming to live with them. After the person failed to arrive, the waiting party received an e-mail claiming the person had been kidnapped. The Incident is currently being investigated.
• A deputy took a report of fraud on San Juan. The victim let their partner borrow their debit card, and the partner does not remember making a purchase of approximately $30 US. The person wanted to report that there might be a credit card skimmer on the island.
• A deputy on San Juan responded to a violation of an order. The protected party wanted the individual spoken to and did not want to pursue an order violation on the first offense since the order is new. The petitioner and respondent were both spoken to separately.
