The San Juan County Sheriff’s office responded to the following calls.
April 6
• An Orcas deputy conducted an investigation into a burglary at a historic island resort. An unknown suspect forced entry into the business and stole over $2,000.
• A deputy on Lopez collected a statement from an outer island resident involving a potential citizen dispute.
• A deputy investigated a report of fraud on Orcas.
• An Orcas deputy responded to a theft call on Eastsound Shores Road. An investigation was conducted.
• San Juan deputies responded to a report of trespassing at Jackson’s Beach. A person who had been previously trespassed was found to be consuming intoxicants. The person was issued a citation for alcohol and marijuana consumption; the trespass case was referred to the Prosecutor.
• Deputies on San Juan responded to a report of an in-progress residential burglary. Upon arrival deputies found that there had not been a burglary and witnesses on the scene had not seen or heard anything suspicious.
• An Orcas deputy took a theft report of a 5-foot-tall metal sculpture of a rooster.
• A Lopez deputy responded to a single-vehicle collision that appears to have been the result of the driver suffering a medical episode.
• San Juan deputies responded to a report of two runaway juveniles. Deputies searched but did not locate the juveniles, and they are believed to be staying with unknown friends at this time. Both were entered as missing.
• A deputy on San Juan was dispatched to a report of harassment. Because the incident did not rise to a criminal act, the victims were referred to the court for remedy.
• A San Juan deputy responded to a report of trespassing. A person was located inside a building without permission but was no longer on the scene. They were later located, however, and issued a trespass notice letter.
• A deputy responded to a report of vandalism on San Juan. Someone got upset at a tourist for legally parking in front of their residence and smeared grease on their windows and door handle.
April 7
• A deputy on San Juan responded to a report of a citizen dispute. The property owner wanted the person trespassed; that was accomplished.
• Two Lopez residents trespassed from a village business, and trespass warning letters were completed.
• An Orcas deputy responded to a non-injury traffic collision on Main Street. An investigation was conducted.
• A San Juan deputy responded to a report of an order violation and harassment. No crime appears to been committed and the incident was documented.
• A San Juan deputy responded to a report of a non-injury accident. One driver was arrested for first-degree negligent driving.
• A San Juan deputy stopped the driver of a vehicle for driving left of center and ultimately arrested them for driving under the influence.
April 8
• A San Juan deputy responded to a report of an intoxicated person at a market in town.
• The person was contacted and found to not be intoxicated. The person did exhibit significant signs of distress but refused any assistance.
• An Orcas deputy took a vehicle prowl report. The theft from the victim’s vehicle occurred one week prior to the report being made by the victim.
• A San Juan deputy responded to a report of a citizen dispute in Friday Harbor. The caller relayed that a person was at their house and acting erratically. The person was contacted and refused assistance. No crime appeared to have occurred, so no further action could be taken.
• A deputy on Orcas responded to a harassment complaint and learned no crime had been committed.
• A San Juan deputy responded to a report of a hit-and-run collision. A mailbox was struck and destroyed and the driver left the scene, leaving behind a broken passenger side headlight. The vehicle was described as a newer truck driving northbound on Tucker Ave. There are no workable leads at present.
April 9
• A deputy on San Juan responded to a report of a vehicle theft. The vehicle had been borrowed for longer than expected. The individual who borrowed the vehicle lost the key. The owner of the vehicle did not want to pursue charges, they just wanted their key back.
• An Orcas deputy contacted a business owner on Main Street about a person causing a disturbance.
• A deputy took a found property report on Orcas and recovered a bicycle.
• A deputy was dispatched to the Friday Harbor area about property that had been found. An outside agency was requesting to turn over items to be destroyed. The items were picked up and entered into evidence for destruction.
• An Orcas deputy answered a call in Eastsound about an adult chasing and screaming at several juveniles. An investigation was conducted.
• Orcas deputies arrested a suspect for harassment, obstructing law enforcement, and theft.
• A deputy on Orcas conducted a traffic stop. The driver was issued a citation for speeding, 39 mph in a 25 mph zone, and for not having insurance.
• Deputies responded to a report of an assault at a bar in Friday Harbor. Three people were arrested for two counts of 4th-degree assault, third-degree malicious mischief, and disorderly conduct They were booked into the San Juan County jail.
• A deputy on San Juan stopped a driver, known to have a suspended driver’s license, driving a motor vehicle. The driver was arrested for driving with a suspended license third-degree, an ignition interlock violation, and was issued a citation for not having insurance.
April 10
• A San Juan deputy was contacted by an anonymous individual wishing to relay information about possible criminal activity. The case is still under investigation.
• A deputy on San Juan took a report of threats being made on social media. The comments were reviewed and it was determined no crime was committed.
• A Lopez deputy conducted a traffic stop and issued the driver a citation for not having a valid driver’s license and a warning for expired registration.
April 11
• A deputy responded to a call-back citizen assist call. The caller claimed a person is harassing her on Facebook and is “obsessed with her.” The screenshots emailed by the caller were reviewed and no criminal law violation was found. A report was completed at the request of the caller.
• A deputy on San Juan responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision. The at-fault driver was issued a citation for failing to yield the right of way.
• An Orcas deputy was dispatched to a report of found property.
April 12
• A Lopez deputy responded to a call concerning ongoing landlord-tenant issues.
• On Lopez, a deputy responded to a call concerning an abandoned vehicle on private property. Upon investigation, a Lopez citizen who attempted to recover the abandoned vehicle also became stuck and needed recovery. The investigation is ongoing.