Firearms fear; lucky landing; car confusion | Sheriff’s Log

The San Juan County Sheriff responded to the following calls:

Feb. 15

• A deputy responded to a Lopez Island residence for a firearms complaint. It was determined a woman pointed a loaded gun at her ex-husband. The deputy took the perpetrator into custody for a mental health evaluation. An investigation is being conducted for assault in the second degree.

• A deputy was dispatched to a welfare check in Friday Harbor. The subject involved was later transported to a medical facility for further evaluation.

Feb. 16

• A wallet was returned to the owner.

• A deputy responded to call where an airplane landed without deploying their landing gear at the Orcas Airport. There were no injuries and the plane had little damage.

Feb. 17

• At approximately 5 p.m. a deputy investigated a report of a controlled substance violation by a juvenile in Friday Harbor. The juvenile was reportedly giving marijuana to other juveniles and encouraging them to smoke. Investigation continues.

• Deputies responded to a home where parents had found marijuana and empty alcohol containers in their son’s bedroom. The items were photographed and taken as evidence and a report forwarded to juvenile services.

Feb. 18

• A Lopez Island man issued a citation for speeding, 15 mph over the posted limit on Hummel Lake Road.

• A San Juan County deputy located a found item on Orcas Road. No one has come to claim the item. The item has been secured in the property room for safekeeping.

• Lopez deputies were dispatched for an overdue swimmer in San Juan Channel. The swimmer, a Lopez woman was found safe at home.

Feb. 19

• A deputy was contacted in reference to a vehicle prowl, which occurred in the Friday Harbor area. The victim reported a radio was taken from a parked vehicle the previous night. The investigation is ongoing.

• A Lopez Island deputy stopped and cited a Seattle man for speeding on Hummel Lake Road.

Feb. 20

• A Lopez Island woman reported that she had loaned her car to a friend who had failed to return it at agreed time. Deputies located the car and reunited it with its owner. It was determined that no crime had been committed.

• On Jan. 18, a San Juan County deputy recovered several items reported as stolen in connection with previous cases. Several of the items have been returned to their owners. Some items have yet to be identified as stolen or missing.

• At 10:16 p.m a deputy in Friday Harbor contacted a person that had an outstanding warrant out of San Juan County District Court. The person was arrested for the warrant and was booked into the jail.

Feb. 21

• A Lopez Island woman was stopped and cited for speeding on Hummel Lake Road.

• A deputy was dispatched to a report of drug paraphernalia found in Friday Harbor. The deputy retrieved the items and destroyed them at the sheriff’s office.

• A Lopez Island deputy was called regarding five sheep and two horses running at large near the school. The owner of the animals was identified and they were returned home.

• A Lopez Island deputy was called regarding a bull running at large. The bull was located and the owner identified. The owner arrived on scene to take care of the animal.