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

Jan. 20

• A deputy responded to a report of bones found on Lopez Island. The origin is not known.

• A deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of an order violation.  The investigation showed that a violation did not take place.

Jan. 21

• A deputy responded to a non-injury two-vehicle collision in a private parking lot on Spring Street.

The deputy assisted both drivers by doing an exchange of information printout.

Jan. 22

• A deputy took a report of theft from a boat that occurred at an Orcas Island marina. There are no known suspects at this time.

• A Lopez deputy was dispatched to a report of a non-sufficient funds check at a local business. The check writer was contacted and agreed to pay the balance.

Jan. 23

• A Friday Harbor deputy responded to Marguerite Place in reference to a complaint of a vehicle parked on the sidewalk. It was reported that this was a daily occurrence. The deputy issued a parking violation.

• A deputy was dispatched to the Friday Harbor area in reference to a domestic dispute. All parties were contacted and interviewed.  The incident was found to be verbal only. The parties agreed to separate.

Jan. 24

• A deputy was contacted at the sheriff’s office in reference to a theft that occurred in the Friday Harbor area. The victim said several items were removed from an unlocked storage unit.

• A Lopez Island resident reported gunshots in the area of their residence. A nearby neighbor was target shooting when contacted by a deputy. No law violation had occurred and no enforcement action was taken.

• A Lopez deputy issued a citation to a vehicle driver for “Passing in a No Passing Zone.”

• A Lopez Island man reported a possible theft. The suspect was identified and contacted by a deputy. There is no evidence of a theft having occurred.

Jan. 25

• A deputy was contacted at the sheriff’s office in reference to a fraud that occurred in the San Juan Island area.

The victim received an e-mail from a friend asking for money for a health issue.

The victim was going to send money when she found out the friend was okay.

• An Orcas Island resident contacted the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office to report what they believed to be suspicious activity by a resident of Lopez Island.

Jan. 26

•A Lopez deputy responded to a fire investigation that involved two vehicles, one of which was a motor home. No one was hurt. Evidence revealed no crime and appeared to have been started by an electrical heater.

• A deputy was dispatched to the Friday Harbor area in reference to a fraud. The victim reported that he sent a bill electronically to a client. The client contacted the victim and asked about the email, changing the account for the money to be sent to.

• A deputy was dispatched to the Friday Harbor area in reference to a domestic dispute. The reporting deputy arrived and contacted the involved parties. After interviewing the parties, one person was arrested for assault in the fourth degree. The person was booked into custody.

• Deputies in Eastsound performed a traffic stop on a vehicle that accelerated out of a parking area in a negligent manner.

The driver was unable to provide proof of insurance.

The driver was cited for negligent driving and no current proof of insurance.