Boisterous ballading, public puffing, sign stealing | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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

July 27

• Lopez deputies responded to a domestic violence call which, after an investigation, was determined to be non-criminal.

• A deputy responded to a report of a Friday Harbor business that wanted a person trespassed from their business. The business owner signed a trespass letter, provided a written statement, and the person involved was served the trespass letter.

• San Juan deputies responded to a report of trespassing. Two individuals were issued trespass notices from private property.

• A San Juan deputy responded to a report of threats. The reporting party wanted the incident documented.

• A deputy on Orcas had a vehicle towed that had been parked in the upper lot of the ferry landing.

• A San Juan deputy was flagged down regarding litter. The litter (including a broken glass pipe) was removed from the sidewalk. The owner of the litter was located and issued a citation.

• A San Juan deputy observed three individuals smoking marijuana at a local playground. All three individuals were issued citations for consuming marijuana in public.

July 28

• A San Juan deputy responded to a report of an animal bite that occurred at Jackson Beach involving a Rottweiler or German Shepherd mix. The dog was not located and the incident was documented.

• A San Juan deputy responded to a report of trespassing. One person was issued a trespass warning letter and the incident was documented.

• San Juan deputies responded to a report of drug use. One of the individuals was found to be violating court-ordered conditions of release and the deputy’s report was sent to the adult probation officer.

• A deputy stopped a driver for speeding on San Juan. A warning was given for speeding and the driver turned over some found property. The found property was entered into the property room.

• A San Juan deputy responded to a report of vagrancy at a local park. The individual was located and was issued trespass warning letters for several properties.

• San Juan deputies responded to a report of an injury accident involving a motor scooter. San Juan EMS transported the rider to the hospital for treatment.

• San Juan deputies responded to a report of disorderly conduct. One of the individuals had a warrant for their arrest and was booked into jail.

• A deputy on Orcas had a vehicle towed that had been parked on North Beach for over a month.

• A deputy on San Juan issued a citation to an illegally parked vehicle and posted a 24-hour tow notice for its removal.

• A Lopez deputy responded to a report of a sheep on the road. By the time the deputy arrived, the roads were clear and the reported sheep turned out to be a goat, which was gone.

• A deputy on San Juan responded to a report of an unwanted person. The deputies contacted the suspect and another citizen who was under alcohol conditions. A report was forwarded to the prosecutor’s office for the violation.

• A deputy on Orcas arrested a person on an outstanding warrant.

July 29

• A deputy was dispatched to a report of trespassing in the Friday Harbor area. The person calling was contacted and said another person with a trespass warning letter was on the property but did not wish to pursue charges at this time. The trespasser was contacted and warned.

• A deputy witnessed a two-car minor accident in Friday Harbor. A parked vehicle backed into a trailer being pulled by a truck. There were no injuries and a state collision report was completed.

• San Juan deputies responded to a report of domestic abuse. No crime was committed and the report was forwarded to child protective services and juvenile court services for follow-up.

• A deputy on San Juan issued a citation to the diver of an illegally parked vehicle.

• Deputies on Orcas responded with Sheriff’s Boat 2 to assist with a CPR in-progress call on the water.

• A San Juan deputy stopped the driver of a motorcycle because the rider had a suspended driver’s license. The driver was issued a citation for driving with a suspended license-2nd degree and for not having a motorcycle endorsement.

• San Juan deputies responded to a report of a citizen dispute. No crime was committed and the incident was documented.

• A San Juan deputy observed the driver of a vehicle going the wrong way on a one-way street but was unable to conduct a traffic stop as the deputy was driving to an injury accident. A citation, however, was mailed to the driver.

July 30

• Twice, deputies in Friday Harbor received found property with no identifying ownership. In both instances, the items were entered into evidence as found property.

• A found wallet was turned over to a Lopez deputy. The out-of-state owner could not be located and the wallet was logged into evidence.

• A deputy on Orcas investigated a driving complaint. The vehicle was not located.

• A Lopez deputy responded to a fraud call. A citizen reported that multiple bank accounts were opened in their spouse’s name.

• A deputy on Orcas investigated a report of someone riding a four-wheeler on a county road.

• A Lopez deputy responded to a citizen assist. A concerned parent called to report that their teenage child may have taken a vehicle for a drive without permission.

• A deputy responded to a report of a typically friendly dog nipping at the lip of a two-year-old on Lopez. The family took the child to a health clinic in Anacortes.

• A Lopez deputy responded to a noise complaint. A small group of individuals having a late-night campfire were given a warning for boisterous singing.

July 31

• Lopez deputies investigated a boating collision in Fisherman Bay during the overnight hours.

• A deputy on San Juan responded to a report of vandalism. A pride sign was ripped in half and a mailbox was bent over. There are no suspects or leads at this time, and the incident was documented.

• A deputy responded to a report of three loose cows on someone else’s property on San Juan. The deputy investigated the incident and was able to contact the owners who took care of the issue.

Aug. 1

• A Lopez deputy responded to a boating complaint involving a vessel suspected in striking a private dock.

• A deputy responded to a threat call in Eastsound. After an investigation was completed the reporting party wished for no action to be taken.

• On Orcas, a deputy collected a bicycle that had been left on a property for over two weeks.

• A deputy on San Juan responded to a theft of an “Eric Peter for Sheriff” campaign sign on San Juan Dr. A case is currently being investigated for RCW 29A.84.040 Political advertising, removing or defacing.

Aug. 2

• A deputy on Orcas responded to a trespassing complaint. A local business had a citizen served with a trespass warning letter, informing them that if they entered the business or property, they would be arrested. The person was found and notified.

• San Juan deputies responded to a report of a domestic incident between two juvenile brothers. The incident was documented.

• A deputy was dispatched to a hit-and-run on Lopez that involved a damaged mailbox.

• A Lopez deputy was dispatched to report of lost property, found it, and entered the property into evidence. The owner of the property was advised.

• San Juan deputies responded to a report of threats. One individual was arrested for harassment and booked into jail.

• A deputy located a person on San Juan with an active misdemeanor warrant for their arrest. They placed the person under arrest for the confirmed active warrant without incident and booked them into jail awaiting a next-day hearing.

• A deputy responded to a trespassing call at the Port of Friday Harbor on Front Street. Port management requested an individual be trespassed from all port properties. A trespass letter was signed and will be served to the individual involved when located.

• A deputy on San Juan spoke by phone with a citizen concerned about their elderly parents’ well-being. The deputy documented the provided information and followed up with local medical personnel. A report was completed and forwarded to adult protective services.