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

Jan. 13

• A deputy stopped a vehicle for speeding on Orcas Road. The driver received an infraction for speeding 54 miles per hour in a 35 miles per hour zone.

• A 17-year-old male came to the sheriff’s office to report a dispute he was having with his father. The son was going to have a talk with his father later in the evening to see if he could work the problem out.

Jan. 15

• A welfare check in Friday Harbor turned into a death investigation. It appears to be natural causes at this time. The coroner was called and an investigation completed.

• Deputies responded to a residence on the West side of San Juan Island to investigate a reported burglary.  Latent prints and other evidence was gathered.

Jan. 16

• A deputy stopped a vehicle in Eastsound for an expired vehicle registration.  It was determined the driver was driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor and/or drugs. The driver was arrested, processed and released with a promise to appear in court.

• A Lopez deputy was dispatched to a possible trespassing case. The responsible party was located and it was determined to be a miscommunication between involved parties.

Jan. 17

• A Friday Harbor resident reported that she believes her phone line was cut as part of an ongoing dispute. Deputies checked the box and spoke with the suspect and cannot confirm this. It was suggested the reporting party contact the phone company to examine and repair the lines.

Jan. 19

• A Lopez deputy discovered a vehicle left parked in the roadway creating a hazard. The vehicle was removed by the responsible party.

• A Lopez woman reported suspicious males loitering near a Lopez  business. All involved had left prior to the deputy’s arrival.