— Editor’s note: The sheriff’s log below is published as written and submitted by the San Juan County Sheriff’s Department. It is not produced by Journal staff; feedback is welcome.
Nov. 20: Lopez deputies assisted fire department at scene of a residential structure fire.
• Investigation of a commercial burglary of an Eastsound business.
• A Lopez man reported fraudulent charges on his debit card that occurred on the mainland.
Nov. 21: A San Juan island woman reported the theft of personal electronics from her home.
Nov. 23: Orcas deputies were called regarding a parenting issue/child custody situation.
• Orcas deputies took a report of harassment by an ex-girlfriend who was unhappy that she had been replaced.
Nov. 24: A San Juan woman brought a found bicycle to the sheriff’s office after it had been abandoned near her property for two weeks.
• Deputies on Orcas responded to Madrona Point on a report of juveniles drinking during school hours. Two youth were contacted, but neither had been drinking alcohol.
• A Lopez contractor reported theft of fuel from a job site on Decatur Island.
Nov. 25: Orcas deputies checked on the well-being of a man reportedly depressed.
• Orcas deputies responded to a business dispute over car repairs.
• Lopez deputies contacted a delivery driver who reportedly damaged an awning with his truck while making a delivery at a Lopez Village business.
• Lopez deputies are investigating a commercial burglary in Lopez Village.
Nov 26: Deputies and Dive Team assisted US Coast Guard with search for missing boater. Boat found crashed onto rocks near Cape Saint Mary, Lopez Island. Boat operator, a 50-year-old Bremerton man missing.
• Lopez deputies investigating a break in at the Lopez School. Computers were stolen, and school property damaged.
• A Lopez Island woman reported that mail was stolen and tampered with in her mailbox.
• A San Juan Island man reported that his identity had been stolen in an attempt to open several bank accounts.
• A San Juan Island woman reported that someone had attempted to force entry to her home without success.
• A Friday Harbor man chose not to report his vehicle stolen the morning after it had been found unoccupied after a late night crash.
• Vandalism to the public restrooms in Sunshine Alley and potted ornamental trees resulted in several hundreds of dollars in damage to town property.
• Lopez deputies responded to an alarm at a Lopez Village business. The alarm system had malfunctioned.
Nov 27: Lopez deputies responded to trespassers in an oyster farm. A local couple was contacted and warned.
• A 44-year-old San Juan Island woman was arrested on domestic violence charges after a Thanksgiving altercation in her home.
• Deputies checked a Friday Harbor business regarding an alarm activation. The business was found secure
