The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.
Oct. 29
• A laptop computer was reported as lost property in Friday Harbor. A deputy took a statement from the reporting party, and an informational report was generated.
• An Orcas Island deputy responded to a fraud attempt using a prominent citizen’s email address. The savvy citizen wasn’t fooled by the fraud attempt. Do not provide personal identifiable information or money online or over the phone.
• A deputy on Lopez Island took a complaint of possible theft. A report was generated.
Oct. 30
• A Lopez resident reported identity theft after receiving a notice from a collection agency. A report was completed for the reporting party and the credit bureau.
• A Lopez resident called for assistance with an unwanted person at their workplace. A report was completed. Stalking charges may follow if the behavior continues.
• A San Juan deputy observed that an inmate violated a domestic violence protection order several times through the use of a phone. The deputy forwarded additional charges for 18 counts of an order violation.
Oct. 31
• A Lopez homeless man is suspected of temporarily causing the bank ATM to malfunction. A trespass letter will be issued. Video evidence is pending.
• An Orcas Island deputy responded to a fraud incident. A citizen purchased a gift on Facebook, which was a scam. With the holidays approaching, please beware of the uptick in scams online and over the phone. Also, be mindful of mail theft and safety measures to prevent these criminal acts.
• An Orcas Island deputy responded to a property damage incident in the Olga area. The deputy authored a report of a damaged boat trailer for the victim’s insurance company.
• A deputy and emergency medical services responded to a single-vehicle collision on Lopez Island.
• An individual in Friday Harbor reported a threat. Deputies spoke with the individual and determined that the incident did not appear to be criminal in nature. An informational report was generated.
• A deputy on Orcas Island responded to a local business for an unwanted person. The unwanted person was arrested on an outstanding warrant.
• San Juan deputies responded to a report of an assault. The suspect left the area on foot and was not apprehended after a lengthy search. The individual returned to the residence the following day and was taken into custody for assault in the fourth degree – domestic violence.
• A deputy on Orcas Island responded to a missing person. A 12-year-old female attended the Trunk-or-Treat event in Eastsound. Her family had not seen or heard from her since. She was located and reunited with her family the next day.
Nov. 1
• A Lopez man is suspected of vandalizing the vending machines at the Lopez ferry terminal for the second time this week.
• A San Juan deputy responded to a report of a citizen assist. The incident was documented.
• A San Juan deputy observed a person with a warrant riding a bicycle. The deputy stopped the individual and arrested them for the warrant.
Nov. 2
• A Lopez man was issued a criminal citation for trespassing on clinic property. Court-mandated mental health treatment was requested again.
• A deputy on Orcas Island conducted a traffic stop. The driver was issued a notice of infraction for speeding, 56 mph in a 35 mph zone, no valid operator’s license and no proof of insurance. He was issued a criminal citation for operating a motor vehicle without an ignition interlock.
Nov. 3
• A Lopez man caused a disturbance in the village. He will be trespassed from the involved property.
• A deputy on Orcas took a report of a missing sign.
• A deputy on San Juan Island conducted a death investigation. The death appeared natural.
• An Orcas deputy responded to a report of a dog at large. The dog was returned to the owner and cited accordingly. The incident was documented.
• Deputies on San Juan Island responded to a report of an order violation. The individual had been served an anti-harassment protection order and was taken into custody for violating that order later in the evening. A report was completed.
Nov. 4
• Deputies, San Juan EMS and San Juan Fire responded to a report of a fall.
