Ferries fighters, mailbox masher and device dumper | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

The San Juan County Sheriff responded to the following calls:

Oct. 10

• A deputy investigated a trespass complaint on San Juan Island. The suspects were contacted and issued a trespass letter.

• A deputy responded to a found property call. The property was located, no owner could be found and the property was submitted to the evidence room.

• An Orcas Island deputy was dispatched to a littering call in the Eastsound area. The caller said someone was illegally dumping trash and appliances on their property. The investigation is ongoing.

• A San Juan deputy issued a driver an infraction for not having insurance and a warning for defective brake lights in Friday Harbor.

• Lopez Island deputies responded to a Lopez residence to investigate a possible assault, but no one claimed an assault had occurred. A report was completed.

Oct. 11

• Lopez deputies arrested a subject for domestic violence assault, after a woman reported her boyfriend assaulted her. The subject was transported to jail.

• An Orcas deputy took a report of a theft of an iPad from a vehicle in Eastsound that occurred in September. The case is under investigation.

• Deputies on San Juan responded to a report of a domestic incident. A report was taken.

• A deputy responded to a report of trespassing. The subject will be served a notice of trespassing.

• A Lopez Island deputy received an assault complaint. A man reported that someone punched him, while on the ferry, over a disagreement about alleged prior business arrangements. The investigation continues.

• San Juan deputies were advised of a runaway juvenile and deputies searched the area for the missing child.

Oct. 12

• A deputy investigated a prowler on San Juan Island.

• A deputy responded to a domestic incident on San Juan Island. The incident was referred to another agency.

• A deputy spoke with a Lopez Island resident regarding a missing vehicle license plate. A report was completed.

• San Juan deputies conducted a traffic stop on Argyle Avenue. The driver had no license plate on the vehicle. Deputies issued a citation for criminal traffic offenses and a traffic infraction.

Oct. 13

• A deputy investigated a traffic accident in Friday Harbor.

• A Lopez Island deputy took a report from a driver, who said he that he backed into mailboxes and knocked them down.

• An Orcas Island deputy was dispatched to a suicide attempt in the Eastsound area. The deputy found the subject had not taken any steps to harm themselves on that day. They were transported off the island for a mental health evaluation.

• A deputy responded to a report of dumped items on private property. The incident was documented.

• A Lopez Island resident reported that hunters on a neighboring property had fired a shot that nearly struck the caller’s home.

• An Orcas deputy conducted a traffic stop on a motorcycle in Eastsound. The driver was issued a criminal citation for driving with a suspended driver’s license.

• An Orcas deputy responded to a single-vehicle accident near Olga. After an investigation, the driver was booked for driving under the influence and driving with a suspended license.

Oct. 14

• An Orcas Island deputy stopped a vehicle on Olga Road. The local driver was issued a criminal citation for driving with a suspended license in the third degree.

• A loaded dump truck was spilling part of its load of gravel coming off the ferry on Lopez Island, creating a traffic and safety hazard. The operator returned with a sweeper and cleaned up the mess.

• A deputy responded to an animal at large call. Two dogs were running around and suspected of killing deer. A report was taken.

• A deputy responded to a report of a domestic incident. It was determined to be verbal only and an informational report was taken.

• An Orcas Island deputy stopped a vehicle on Olga Road. The driver was issued an infraction for speeding 35 mph in a 25-mph zone, and issued a verbal warning for not having proof of insurance or registration in the vehicle.

• An Orcas Island deputy stopped a vehicle on Mount Baker Road. The driver was subsequently issued an infraction for speeding 50 mph in a 25-mph zone.

Oct. 15

• A Lopez Island deputy stopped and ticketed a driver for speeding 38 in the 20-mph school zone on Center Road in front of the Lopez Island school.

• A San Juan Island deputy responded to a communications complainant in Friday Harbor. Information was gathered and an informational report was made.

• A deputy on San Juan stopped a vehicle for expired registration. The driver was arrested for driving with a suspended licence and issued infractions for no insurance and expired tabs over two months old.

• A Lopez deputy investigated a theft of personal items from an employee at the Islander Resort.

• The reporting deputy was dispatched to the Friday Harbor area in reference to threats. The reporting deputy arrived and made contact with the involved person. A report was taken.

Oct. 16

• A Lopez Island deputy stopped and ticketed a motorist for speeding in the school zone on Center Road in front of the Lopez Island school.