San Juan County Sheriff’s department responded to the following calls
March 19
• A deputy was dispatched to a suspicious circumstance in Friday Harbor. The incident happened earlier in the morning with an unknown suspect. No further information is available at this time.
• A Friday Harbor driver was issued an infraction for speeding.
• An infraction was issued for a San Juan Island driver going 56 miles per hour in a 35 MPH zone.
• A deputy was dispatched to a theft in Friday Harbor. According to the reporting party, two items were taken. There are no suspects at this time.
• A deputy initiated a traffic stop in Friday Harbor for a driver not wearing a seat belt. The driver received an infraction for failing to wear a safety belt, not having a valid driver’s license, having expired registration over two months and operating a motor vehicle without insurance.
March 20
• A deputy initiated a traffic stop in Friday Harbor. The driver was issued infractions for failure to stop at stop sign and no proof of insurance.
• A deputy was dispatched to a “found property call” in Friday Harbor. The items were located and booked into the evidence room.
• A Lopez Island deputy was dispatched on a report of a woman screaming near Woodmen Hall on Fisherman Bay Road. After the thorough check of the area, nobody in distress was found. Checking back with the reporting party, the screaming woman may have been inside a passing car.
• A deputy observed a possible violation of a domestic violence protection order at a Lopez Island business. Upon further investigation, the circumstances did not violate the provisions of the court order.
• A deputy was dispatched to a trespassing call on San Juan Island. The reporting deputy contacted the involved party. The incident was unfounded.
• Deputies observed a driver in the Eastsound area speeding. When deputies contacted the driver and completed their investigation, it was determined the driver was impaired. The driver was arrested and eventually released with a future court date.
March 21
• A deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a burglary. Nothing was taken from the business and there are no suspects.
• Lopez deputies investigated a 911 hang-up call. The source of the cellphone call was not determined, but nearby residences were checked to ensure there was nobody trying to access emergency services.
March 22
• A deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a fraud. There are currently no suspects.
• Deputies responded to a motor vehicle accident that occurred in the Eastsound area. The driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol. The driver resisted efforts to be arrested. He was taken into custody after a struggle and was booked into the county jail.
