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

Jan. 21

• An Orcas deputy and OIFR responded to a mental health crisis. The subject of the incident was transported to a hospital for an evaluation. The deputy contacted the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team.

• An Orcas deputy and OIFR responded to a non-injury vehicle collision on Mt. Baker Road. The driver was experiencing a medical emergency, and the roadway was slick from ice. The driver was transported to a hospital.

• A Lopez deputy responded to a report from a Lopez church attendee who was receiving fraudulent emails that were impersonating their pastor. The impersonator was asking church members to buy gift cards. The church was alerted, and no money was lost.

• An Orcas deputy conducted a traffic stop for a driver who was speeding 40 mph in a posted 25 mph speed zone on Lovers Lane. The driver was subsequently issued an infraction for speed.

• An Orcas deputy responded to a littering incident at a restaurant in Eastsound. The deputy learned that a possible theft of services incident occurred by the suspect using the restaurant’s waste disposal system without permission.

Jan. 22

• A Lopez deputy responded to a report of an individual experiencing a mental breakdown. The individual wandered on foot in the middle of the night and entered a friend’s house unannounced. They were given a ride and placed under family supervision.

• An Orcas deputy responded to a suspicious incident involving a juvenile’s welfare at an apartment complex in Eastsound. The deputy learned that no crime was committed.

• An Orcas deputy responded to an unwanted person in the downtown Eastsound area. The deputy learned that the subject was experiencing a mental health crisis. The deputy notified the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team.

• A Lopez deputy knocked on a Lopez citizen’s door while they were on the phone with someone actively trying to scam them. The deputy assisted the citizen in disconnecting the call and freezing all their financial assets before any of the fraudulent transactions could occur.

• Orcas deputies responded to a domestic incident in the Eastsound area. The incident was reported by a third party, and the deputies learned no crime was committed. The subject has a history of a mental health disorder, and resources were contacted for follow-up.

• A deputy on Orcas stopped a vehicle on Orcas Road for speeding. The driver was issued an infraction for speeding 52 mph in a posted 35 mph zone.

• A San Juan deputy stopped a vehicle for traveling 35 mph in a posted 25 mph speed zone. The driver was issued an infraction for speed and a warning for failing to obtain a Washington state driver’s license.

Jan. 23

• An Orcas deputy responded to a person suffering from a mental health disorder in Eastsound. The deputy learned that the person had committed self-harm. The person was placed into protective custody and transported to a hospital.

• A Lopez deputy served a temporary no-contact order issued by a neighboring jurisdiction.

• An Orcas deputy responded to a citizen assist incident near the Moran State Park area. The deputy learned that someone had been burglarizing rooms inside an apartment complex from inside the apartment’s attic.

• A San Juan deputy responded to a report of trespassing involving a transient individual harassing a business owner. The individual was later trespassed from multiple locations.

• A San Juan deputy located an individual and attempted to serve trespass notices to them. The individual threw the papers on the ground and was issued infractions for littering and smoking cannabis in public.

Jan. 24

• A Lopez man assaulted a female he had formerly dated. Multiple charges were sent to the court.

• San Juan County deputies received a report from a person concerned about unsafe driving he had witnessed that had nearly ended in a collision. The person in question is known to the Sheriff’s Office for other prior similar calls. Deputies are seeking a Driver Evaluation Test through the Department of Licensing.

• A deputy on Orcas assisted a citizen with an unwanted individual on their property. They were advised of their options, and an informational report was generated.

• San Juan deputies arrested an 18-year-old female for driving under the influence, reckless driving, hit-and-run and minor in possession.

Jan. 25

• Two vehicles were involved in a non-injury collision on Lopez . A report was completed.

• A deputy on San Juan received a report of a suicidal person. The person was brought to the emergency room for treatment.

• A Lopez deputy investigated an alleged assault. A report was completed.

Jan. 26

• Adult Protective Services reported possible financial abuse of a Friday Harbor resident. After speaking with the adult victim, he is working with his bank.

• An individual turned themselves in to jail.

• Deputies on Orcas responded to a trespassing complaint.

• A deputy on San Juan received a report of mail theft.

• A deputy on San Juan received a report of a juvenile problem. The deputy talked with the juvenile and the parent and was in touch with SJC Juvenile Services.

Jan. 27

• A Lopez deputy was dispatched to a trespassing complaint. The property owner completed a warning letter.

• A deputy on San Juan booked a crab pot into evidence as found property. It had been located by another deputy on a prior date.

• A deputy on Orcas responded to a hit-and-run complaint. After investigating, the deputy determined there was a misunderstanding due to a language barrier and no crime had been committed. An exchange of information was facilitated.

• Lopez deputies were dispatched to a report of domestic violence.