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

Jan. 12

• A Lopez deputy took a report of a subject trespassing on private property. The subject had left prior to the deputy’s arrival.

• A deputy on San Juan responded to a vandalism complaint and initiated an investigation.

• A Lopez resident turned in a folding knife found on the street in Lopez village. The knife was booked as found property pending claim by its owner.

• A San Juan deputy responded to a report of threats. No crime was committed and the incident was documented.

• A Lopez deputy responded to a welfare check call. A juvenile was engaged in a physical altercation with an older sibling. A report was taken and probable cause for assault was generated.

• A San Juan deputy stopped a driver for driving left of center. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence, harassment, possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, possession by a prisoner and malicious mischief-third degree. The same suspect was also arrested less than two weeks prior for similar charges.

Jan. 13

• A Lopez deputy reviewed the noise ordinance with a resident who had questions about his music volume.

• A deputy responded to a trespassing call near Eastsound.

• A Lopez deputy performed a welfare check on a person.

• Orcas deputies investigated a disturbance on North Beach Road. No crime was committed.

• Deputies on Orcas responded to a report of an in-progress non-residential burglary. Upon arrival, deputies learned that there was no burglary, only a miscommunication. Thus, no crime was committed.

Jan. 14

• A deputy on San Juan responded to a report of a domestic violence incident. The suspect fled before the deputy’s arrival and the reporting party was uncooperative. A report was forwarded to the prosecuting attorney’s office for possible conditions violation.

• A Lopez deputy was called about a vehicle off the roadway.

• A deputy on San Juan responded to an agency assist request by Child Protective Services. The child appeared safe, happy, and well cared for.

• A San Juan deputy was dispatched to a report of a hit and run with property damage. The vehicle was known to law enforcement; it was identified by a witness and bore damage consistent with the collision. The driver was charged with a hit and run of unattended property.

• A person on San Juan turned found property into the sheriff’s office where it was entered into evidence as found property.

• An Orcas deputy investigated a harassment complaint.

• A deputy on Orcas stopped the driver of a vehicle for traveling 48 mph in a posted 35 mph speeding zone. The driver was arrested for driving with a suspended license – third degree and received citations for speeding, not having insurance, and registration expired for more than two months.

Jan. 15

• A Lopez deputy was called about a confrontation between neighbors. The incident involved a subject calling the reporting party names and making veiled threats.

• A deputy on Orcas responded to a report of a theft. There is no suspect information at this time.

• Lopez deputies mediated a dispute between family members.

• A San Juan deputy responded to a report of theft in Friday Harbor. The victim did not want the deputy to contact the suspect.

• A deputy on Orcas stopped the driver of a vehicle for traveling 53 mph in a posted 35 mph speeding zone and issued them a citation for speeding.

• A deputy on Orcas issued a driver a citation for speeding after stopping them for traveling 51 mph in a posted 35 mph speeding zone.

Jan. 16

• A Lopez deputy was called about an ongoing issue with a dog running at large.

• A deputy responded to a report of criminal trespassing in the Friday Harbor area. The suspect was cited and released.

• Deputies on Orcas responded to a report of vehicle theft. There is no suspect information at this time.

• Deputies on Orcas spotted an unoccupied vehicle while on patrol that looked similar to a vehicle that had been stolen earlier in the day. Further investigation confirmed it was the stolen vehicle. The owner was contacted. There is no suspect information.

Jan. 17

• A San Juan deputy responded to a report of threats.

• A Lopez deputy was called to check on a vacant house after neighbors noticed the garage door open. Nothing appeared amiss inside, and the house was secured. The neighbors had been in contact with the owner.

• Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance in the Eastsound area. No crime had been committed; a report was made.

Jan. 18

• A deputy on Orcas responded to a report of mail theft. There are no suspects at this time.

• A Lopez deputy took a report after a child was bitten by the family dog.

• A San Juan deputy stopped the driver of a vehicle and issued them a citation for not having a valid license with ID. The driver also received multiple warnings.