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

Feb. 1

• Deputies responded to a reported assault with a vehicle involving a vehicle and a Washington State Ferry crew member. It was not believed that the driver intended to cause harm to the worker. The driver was cited with a criminal citation for failing to obey a flagger.

• A deputy on San Juan Island took custody of a silver men’s ring that was found in Friday Harbor near Wells Fargo Bank. The ring was submitted into evidence as found property. A report was completed.

• A deputy on San Juan Island responded to a 911 hang-up at the hospital. The call was placed by a patient, who wanted to report items that were possibly stolen. A report was completed.

• A deputy responded to a reported burglary in progress on Orcas Island. Further investigation revealed that it was likely the caller was experiencing a mental health crisis, and no evidence suggested any persons were actively trying to break into her home.

• A San Juan deputy observed a driver driving without a driver’s license. The driver was issued a citation for no valid license without ID and an infraction for no insurance.

Feb. 2

• An Orcas deputy responded to a report of a hit-and-run traffic collision. An investigation was conducted and a report was written.

• A deputy was contacted about a fraud in the Friday Harbor area. The person had received a check from someone on the internet which was placed into their account. The person then sent part of the money back to sender. The money in the account was then removed. A report was taken.

• A deputy assisted a citizen regarding a landlord-tenant issue that was occurring on Lopez Island.

• A San Juan deputy responded to a report of trespassing. A trespass warning notice was completed and will be served to the trespasser when located.

• San Juan deputies responded to a report of a welfare check. An individual was placed into protective custody and transported to the hospital for evaluation.

Feb. 3

• A deputy was dispatched to a welfare check in the Friday Harbor area. The person was contacted and given a ride home. An informational report was taken.

• A Lopez resident reported a vehicle that was abandoned on private property. The owner was located a short time later and the car was moved.

•A contractor on Lopez reported the theft of electrical equipment from a job site.

• A local hospice group contacted a Lopez deputy regarding a recent death. The incident was screened with the coroner, no investigation was required.

• A San Juan deputy took a report of fraud. The victim reported that they had suffered no loss and their accounts had been secured. No suspect information exists at this time. A report was generated.

• A Lopez Deputy responded to a drugs call. An administrator at the school confiscated a plastic tube containing marijuana from a student. A referral was made to juvenile services.

• A San Juan deputy took a report of theft. The reporting party had no evidence to identify a suspect.

• A deputy on San Juan Island was dispatched to a walk-in report of harassment. A statement was taken and a report was filed.

• A Lopez deputy directed traffic while public works cleared a tree that was blown into a telephone line during the high winds.

• A San Juan deputy stopped a vehicle for expired registration. The passenger of the vehicle was arrested for multiple out-of-county warrants and was booked into jail. The driver was given multiple warnings.

Feb. 4

• A deputy responded to a mental health issue in the San Juan Island area. The deputy arrived and contacted all the people involved. The situation was calm and the deputy offered several resources but was declined. An informational report was taken.

• A deputy was contacted in reference to a missing person. The person had left the island last month and has not been heard from since. A report was taken.

• A deputy on Orcas responded to an accident non-injury in Eastsound. The driver had misjudged their turn and was stuck in a ditch. Orcas Towing was called and helped the driver and vehicle back on the roadway.

• A Lopez resident called to advise an ex-spouse who is exhibiting unstable behavior might return to the county. No crime has occurred at this time.

• A deputy on Orcas responded to a suspicious call in Eastsound. After an investigation was completed a report was written.

Feb. 5

• A deputy on Orcas Island responded to Waldron Island to assist with a death investigation.

• A deputy received a report of an order violation. It was unclear if the order had been served and after investigation, it was determined that it had. The case was referred to the prosecutors’ office for charges.

Feb. 6

• A deputy on Orcas took a possible threats call. The reporting party only wanted an informational report taken in case anything were to happen in the future.

• A Lopez Island deputy was dispatched to a disorderly conduct complaint at the ferry terminal. An informational report was taken.

• A report of harassment was made to the Sheriff’s Office. The reporting party was advised to retain an anti-harassment order at this time. No crime was found.

Feb. 7

•A deputy responded to the Friday Harbor middle school on a report of a student who had a pocketknife removed from them. The family was apprised of the situation.

• A deputy on Orcas responded to a trespassing complaint in Eastsound. The property owner signed a Trespass Warning Letter and the suspect was located and signed the letter acknowledging not to go back on the properties.

• A deputy on San Juan Island received a report of an animal problem. It was reported that a dog came out after a citizen who was walking their dog down a roadway.

• A deputy on Orcas Island responded to a complaint regarding an alleged domestic altercation. There was insufficient probable cause to believe a crime had been committed. The deputy completed an informational report.

Feb.8

• A deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of possible trespassing at an unoccupied residence. Further investigation of the property will be conducted. A report was completed.