The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.
Sept. 17
• A Friday Harbor female was arrested on her San Juan County arrest warrant for failure to appear for a hit-and-run from an earlier case. She was arrested and booked into jail.
• A San Juan deputy responded to a report of a domestic incident on Orcas Island. The incident was determined to be verbal in nature, and no crime had occurred.
• A deputy on Orcas Island picked up a child’s bicycle that was reported as found property near the intersection of Haven Road and Main Street in Eastsound. The property was booked into evidence.
• A deputy on San Juan Island conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle. The driver was issued a criminal citation for driving while license suspended in the third degree, after they were informed earlier in the day of their suspended license. They were also issued an infraction for operating a vehicle without insurance. A report was completed.
Sept. 18
• An Orcas Island deputy responded to a vandalism incident at a business in the Eastsound area. The victim was at a local monthly meeting, and when they returned to their vehicle, the windshield was damaged. The incident was documented, and an investigation is underway.
• San Juan deputies responded to a report of a citizen dispute. One individual was arrested for an out-of-county warrant.
• An Orcas Island deputy responded to a hit-and-run collision call in Eastsound. The victim was inside their residence when they heard a crashing noise outside. The victim investigated the noise to find that their mailbox was damaged, and a vehicle was speeding away. The incident was documented.
Sept. 19
• A San Juan deputy responded to a request for an agency assist. Adult Protective Services requested a check on an individual regarding potential financial exploitation. The alleged victim denied any sort of exploitation and reported no abusive behavior.
• A deputy was dispatched to a single-vehicle traffic accident in the Friday Harbor area. The deputy arrived and contacted the driver. The driver had been blinded by the sun and drove onto a concrete island. A report was taken.
• The Sheriff’s Office issued a parking infraction to a vehicle taking up two spaces in the Town of Friday Harbor.
Sept. 20
• A San Juan deputy observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on Blair Avenue before failing to stop at two stop signs. The vehicle was then stopped after traveling 44 mph on Tucker Avenue. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence.
• An Orcas Island deputy conducted a traffic stop for a driver who was speeding 47 mph in a posted 35 mph speed zone on Mt. Baker Road. The driver was subsequently issued an infraction for speed and expired registration less than two months.
Sept. 21
• A deputy on Orcas Island conducted a traffic stop. The driver was issued a notice of infraction for speeding, 42 mph in a 25 mph zone.
• An Orcas Island deputy conducted a traffic stop for a driver who was operating a motor vehicle with an expired driver’s license on Mt. Baker Road. The driver was subsequently issued an infraction for no valid operator’s license with a valid ID.
• An Orcas Island deputy responded to a minor fender bender in the parking lot of a business in Eastsound. Both drivers conducted an exchange of information. The deputy authored a report for the insurance company.
Sept. 22
• A San Juan Deputy investigated a report of a possible threat. After investigation, it was determined that no actionable threat was made, and no action was taken.
• A man was arrested for DUI after his failed attempts to maneuver his vehicle at a boat ramp.
• A deputy on San Juan Island took a report of identity theft. The reporting party believed to know who was behind the fraud; however, they did not want to pursue the matter criminally at that time. A report was completed.
• A Lopez Island deputy was dispatched to a road rage incident that occurred near the village. The incident is still under investigation. A report was taken.
Sept. 23
• A Lopez Island deputy was dispatched with Lopez Island Fire and emergency medical services to a welfare check. The individual was found in poor health and taken to the hospital for treatment.
• A deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of a dog running around a property it should not have been on. The deputy located the dog owner, and the owner was issued a dog-at-large warning letter. A report was completed.
• A deputy on Orcas Island responded to an overdose call. The subject was transported to the hospital. The subject was referred to a designated crisis responder.
• A deputy on San Juan Island took custody of a wallet that had been found in Friday Harbor. The wallet owner appeared to be from off-island, and a phone number was not located. The wallet was placed into evidence as found property.
