The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.

Aug. 12

• A deputy received a report of a car prowl and theft at the Lopez Island ferry terminal. The reporting person stated an unidentified person entered his unoccupied vehicle and removed several items, after he parked it so he could travel off island. No suspects or witnesses have been identified.

• An attorney turned in an accordion file full of Narconon books and documents found in the bushes next to the courthouse in Friday Harbor. There was no identifying information in it. It will be held for possible return to the owner.

• A San Juan Island deputy observed a subject exiting a vehicle. The subject had a newly issued department of corrections warrant for his arrest. He was arrested without incident.

• An Orcas Island woman arrived at the Orcas Island substation and reported a weapon offense. Deputies completed an investigation and documented their findings in a report.

• An Orcas deputy responded to a potential residential burglary in progress on Lloyds Lane. It was determined that no burglary had occurred and that the suspicious circumstances that were found by the reporting person when he arrived home were caused by an injured house pet.

• A citizen contacted the Orcas substation regarding a cyberstalking case. The suspect is known.

Aug. 13

• A Lopez Island deputy was called to an early morning disturbance when an intoxicated man woke neighbors while trying to call his missing dog by yelling and blowing an air horn. The deputy convinced the man to call it a day, and the dog would probably return on its own by morning.

• A deputy responded to Ferry Road on Lopez Island after a vehicle struck a construction road flagger.  Although there was no evidence of negligence, the vehicle driver was arrested due to an outstanding arrest warrant.  He posted bail and agreed to attend a future court hearing.

• A Lopez deputy was dispatched to a reported car prowl. The victim’s vehicle was entered over the weekend at the Lopez Ferry terminal and the stereo removed. No suspect information.

• A San Juan Island resident turned in a Sig model 15 .22 LR handgun, which had been in the family for many years. The weapon was no longer wanted in the home so it was turned over to the Sheriff’s Office to be disposed of according to law.

Aug. 14

• The manager of an apartment complex in Friday Harbor reported a theft of coins from laundry room change collectors and miscellaneous towels. The suspect was seen on the surveillance cameras.

• An Orcas Island man reported seeing someone remove his crab pot from the water in front of his residence. The person taking the crab pot was contacted and it was determined there was a misunderstanding on who owned the pot.

• A Friday Harbor business reported that a customer came in and took 12 manila envelopes without paying.

• An Orcas Island woman called the police to report an unwanted person at her residence that she had asked to leave. The subject eventually left prior to the deputy’s arrival.

• Money in an envelope was turned into the Sheriff’s Office in Friday Harbor.

• A Deputy spoke with a Lopez Island resident regarding several missing prepaid visa cards. The reporting person stated he suspected a friend of his stole them from his car while he was giving them a ride. The investigation continues.

• Two deputies responded to a vehicle prowl in Eastsound. Someone entered and disabled a vehicle.  A suspect may be known and related to two other cases.  A report was taken.

• An Orcas deputy investigated a report of apparent malicious mischief.  Further investigation revealed that a there was probable cause to believe that a male had committed the crime of malicious mischief, vehicle prowl and theft.

• An Orcas deputy stopped a vehicle at North Beach and Mt. Baker Roads for a taillight out and expired registration. The driver was cited for expired registration.

Aug. 15

• A deputy was dispatched to the Friday Harbor area in reference to a prowler call. The reporting deputy arrived and found the residence secure. Contact was made with the residence and the incident was unfounded.

• A deputy responded to a report of more than 50 loose cows in the yard of an elderly Orcas Island woman. The deputy responded and contacted the owner, which resulted in getting the cows back into their field.

• A Lopez Island deputy took two dogs into custody for running at large after they followed a jogger for about 1.5 miles and refused commands to “go home.”  The dog owner was cited for dog at large.

• A motorcycle operator was cited for passing in a no passing zone.

• A deputy responded to a report of an unwanted person in Eastsound. After further investigation, the unwanted person was located and told not to have any further contact with the complainant.

• A Friday Harbor person heard suspicious noises in and around his/her apartment.

• A Lopez Island deputy was called to investigate the killing of three chickens by a dog running at large in the area. The dog was seen by the owner of the chickens, but could not be caught.

• A deputy was contacted at the Sheriff’s Office in reference to malicious mischief that occurred in the Friday Harbor area. The reporting deputy took photos of the damage and the victim provided a statement and a case number for insurance purposes.

• A deputy received a theft complaint from a Lopez Island resident. The reporting person stated an unidentified person stole his bicycle after he left it in the bushes on Fisherman Bay Road. No witness or suspect was identified.

Aug. 16

• A deputy was dispatched to a disturbance call in the Port of Friday Harbor area.  The reporting deputy arrived and made contact with the caller. The reporting deputy checked the area for the suspect and then returned to normal duties.

• A restaurant on Blaire Ave. in Friday Harbor was broken into. Cash and other items were removed. The scene was processed for evidence and witness statements were taken. This is an ongoing investigation.