San Juan Islands Sheriff's Log May 10-17: Deputy bit by suspect, Deputy almost hit head-on reckless driver, Goats get owner in trouble, overdose
San Juan County Deputies responded to 240 calls from May 10-16, 2023 including: San Juan Island deputy responded to a report of a vehicle swerving with a child in the back. The deputy located the vehicle, which nearly struck the deputy head-on, resulting in a brief pursuit. The driver was arrested for seven felony and misdemeanor offenses and was booked into jail. A report of a San Juan Island man yelling at goats and what sounded like the goats being hit came into the Sheriff's Office. The owner admitted to yelling at the goats and the loud banging was two baby goats running into the side of the goat house. A Deputy on San Juan Island responded with San Juan Fire and EMS to a report of a suspected overdose. EMS was able to revive the victim on scene and were then transported to the hospital for further medical care. A report was completed. An Orcas Island Deputy took a report of an explosion in the Eastsound area. Descriptions of suspects were provided and the case is being investigated. An Orcas Island deputy assisted the Park Rangers at Moran State Park with a female acting suspiciously and erratically. When the deputy and ranger were walking away, the female initiated contact again and bit the deputy. She was placed under arrest and transported to San Juan.
The disposition codes are: ACT- active; ALS-Advanced life support; BLS - Basic Life Support; CIC - citation issued; CLO - closed; FAL - false; INA - inactive; NR - no report; UNF - unfounded; GOA - gone on arrival; FTA - failure to appear.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2023
23-003216 Trouble Unknown 07:59:30 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003217 Boating Problem 08:45:56 NR
23-003218 Traffic Violation 09:25:27 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003219 Trespassing 09:39:22 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003220 Traffic Violation 09:49:55 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003221 Parking Problem 10:10:42 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003222 Traffic Violation 10:47:58 (San Juan Island) ACT
23-003223 Accident-HitRun 11:01:37 (San Juan Island) INA
23-003224 Traffic Violation 11:20:11 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003225 Agency Assistance 12:05:45 (San Juan Island) CAA
23-003226 Civil Problem 12:14:09 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003227 Trouble Unknown 12:44:16 UNF
23-003228 Welfare Check 13:13:02 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003229 Parking Problem 14:00:08 (Lopez Island) NR
23-003230 Civil Problem 14:17:24 (Lopez Island) NR
23-003231 Animal at Large 14:24:29 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003232 Lost Property 14:30:50 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003233 Civil Problem 14:31:49 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003234 Citizen Assist 14:42:30 (Lopez Island) NR
23-003235 Traffic Violation 15:17:01 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003236 Parking Problem 15:51:12 (Orcas Island) NR
23-003237 Agency Assistance 16:06:04 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003238 Mental Health 16:27:30 INA
23-003239 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 17:11:18 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003240 Citizen Assist 17:59:07 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003241 Threats 18:20:32 (San Juan Island) ACT
23-003242 Found Property 18:42:17 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003243 Explosives Problem 20:09:15 (Orcas Island) ACT
A Deputy took a report of an explosion in the Eastsound area. Descriptions of suspects were provided and the case is being investigated.
23-003244 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 21:40:39 (San Juan Island) NR
THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023
23-003245 Alarm 03:41:25 (Orcas Island) NR
23-003246 Traffic Violation 07:21:04 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003247 Traffic Violation 07:56:27 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003248 Traffic Violation 08:03:50 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003249 Traffic Violation 08:25:50 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003250 Citizen Assist 09:22:18 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003251 Trouble Unknown 09:28:38 INA
23-003252 Traffic Violation 10:23:16 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003253 Civil Problem 10:24:06 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003254 Agency Assistance 10:38:48 (Orcas Island) CAA
A San Juan County Deputy assisted the Park Rangers at Moran State Park with a female acting suspiciously and erratically. When the deputy and ranger were walking away, the female initiated contact again and bit the deputy. She was placed under arrest and transported to San Juan.
23-003255 Traffic Violation 10:45:21 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003256 Boating Problem 10:48:15 NR
23-003257 Trespassing 10:52:22 (Orcas Island) INA
An Orcas Island Deputy served no trespass warning letters to two individuals who illegally parked and set up camp on private property on the 100 block of Madrona St.
23-003258 Sick or Injured Animal 10:57:52 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003259 Fraud 11:17:24 (San Juan Island) ACT
23-003260 Threats 11:35:02 (Decatur Island) INA
A Lopez Deputy responded to a threats call from Decatur Island. A report was taken.
23-003261 Traffic Violation 11:56:56 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003262 Vicious Animal 13:07:22 NR
23-003263 Trouble Unknown 13:15:25 UNF
23-003264 Theft 13:45:17 (Lopez Island) INA
A Lopez Deputy responded to a theft report. A Lopez citizen reported that vehicle tabs and registration were stolen from a vehicle parked in a private driveway. A report was taken.
23-003265 Trouble Unknown 14:08:00 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003266 Parking Problem 14:17:17 UNF
23-003267 Welfare Check 15:43:32 (San Juan Island) CAA
A Deputy on San Juan Island received a report of a welfare check for a person that was walking in the roadway. The Deputy contacted the person and it was discovered that she had an outstanding warrant for her arrest. She was arrested and was booked into the San Juan County Jail.
23-003268 Trouble Unknown 15:59:36 NR
23-003269 Citizen Dispute 16:12:51 (San Juan Island) ACT
23-003270 Trouble Unknown 19:45:15 (Orcas Island) NR
23-003271 Traffic Violation 21:48:38 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003272 Traffic Violation 22:06:24 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003273 Traffic Violation 22:18:19 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003274 Trespassing 22:30:52 (San Juan Island) ACT
23-003275 Animal at Large 22:39:46 UNF
FRIDAY, MAY 12, 2023
23-003276 Alarm 07:01:53 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003277 Alarm 07:39:55 (San Juan Island) FAL
23-003278 Traffic Violation 07:48:24 (Lopez Island) NR
23-003279 Missing Person 09:16:48 (Orcas Island) INA
23-003280 Animal at Large 09:21:17 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003281 Vicious Animal 09:30:55 (San Juan Island) INA
A report of a man yelling at goats and what sounded like the goats being hit came into the Sheriff's Office. The owner admitted to yelling at the goats and the loud banging was two baby goats running into the side of the goat house.
23-003282 Harassment 10:05:35 (San Juan Island) ACT
23-003283 Animal at Large 10:13:53 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003284 Trouble Unknown 10:36:11 UNF
23-003285 Litter/Pollution/Public Health 10:44:44 (San Juan Island) ACT
23-003286 Civil Problem 10:51:23 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003287 Traffic Violation 11:12:13 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003288 Trouble Unknown 11:43:46 UNF
23-003289 Vicious Animal 11:43:46 (San Juan Island) CLO
23-003290 Assault - Body Force 11:57:08 (San Juan Island) CAA
A deputy on San Juan Island was dispatched to a report of an assault. One person was issued a criminal citation for Assault 4th degree.
23-003291 Abandoned Vehicle 12:04:57 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003292 Citizen Assist 12:30:48 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003293 Citizen Assist 13:07:07 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003294 Agency Assistance 13:14:48 (Lopez Island) NR
23-003295 Citizen Assist 13:27:30 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003297 Trouble Unknown 13:30:31 UNF
23-003296 Traffic Violation 13:31:41 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003298 Citizen Assist 13:36:39 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003299 Threats 14:03:02 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003300 Trouble Unknown 14:29:23 INA
23-003301 Animal at Large 14:44:43 UNF
23-003302 Harassment 14:58:36 (San Juan Island) ACT
23-003303 Citizen Assist 15:11:24 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003304 Theft 15:37:54 (Lopez Island) NR
23-003305 Citizen Dispute 15:57:26 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003306 Citizen Assist 15:58:55 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003307 Citizen Dispute 16:13:29 (Lopez Island) INA
Lopez deputies responded to an ongoing citizen dispute over landlord tenant / trespassing issues. The parties will likely need to resolve the issue in civil court due to a history of poor decisions.
23-003308 Trouble Unknown 16:32:58 UNF
23-003309 Welfare Check 17:20:30 (Lopez Island) NR
23-003310 Welfare Check 17:41:46 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003311 Traffic Hazard 18:29:44 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003312 Area Check 18:53:25 (Lopez Island) NR
23-003313 Traffic Violation 19:54:02 (San Juan Island) CAA
San Juan deputy responded to a report of a vehicle swerving with a child in the back. The deputy located the vehicle, which nearly struck the deputy head-on, resulting in a brief pursuit. The driver was arrested for seven felony and misdemeanor offenses and was booked into jail.
23-003314 Parking Problem 20:14:03 (Lopez Island) NR
23-003315 Citizen Dispute 20:37:20 (Lopez Island) NR
23-003316 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 20:46:23 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003317 Trouble Unknown 21:00:58 (Orcas Island) NR
23-003318 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 22:04:57 (Orcas Island) NR
23-003319 Traffic Violation 22:19:38 (Orcas Island) NR
23-003320 Traffic Violation 22:37:33 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003321 Citizen Dispute 23:06:31 (San Juan Island) ACT
SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2023
23-003322 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 07:54:38 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003323 Trespassing 08:46:36 (Lopez Island) INA
A Lopez deputy mediated a dispute over an easement. Both parties agreed to work together with their respective attorneys for a resolution.
23-003324 Welfare Check 08:47:57 (Orcas Island) NR
23-003325 Citizen Assist 09:12:29 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003326 Citizen Assist 09:17:25 (Orcas Island) INA
Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a citizen assist call-back.
23-003327 Trouble Unknown 09:35:49 INA
23-003328 Trouble Unknown 10:28:36 (Lopez Island) INA
23-003329 Animal at Large 10:52:16 (Lopez Island) NR
23-003330 Parking Problem 11:06:57 (Orcas Island) NR
23-003331 Trouble Unknown 11:19:07 (Orcas Island) NR
23-003332 Trouble Unknown 12:19:14 INA
23-003333 Trouble Unknown 12:50:07 UNF
23-003334 Trouble Unknown 13:15:07 UNF
23-003335 Animal at Large 13:31:13 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003336 Parking Problem 13:54:35 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003337 Traffic Violation 14:36:21 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003338 Trouble Unknown 14:44:25 (Orcas Island) NR
23-003339 Traffic Violation 14:47:31 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003340 Traffic Violation 14:57:03 (San Juan Island) UNF
23-003341 Theft 15:34:35 (Orcas Island) INA
A deputy on Orcas responded to a theft call in Eastsound. The business owner is still working on getting the video surveillance. The case is ongoing.
23-003342 Missing Person 15:50:08 (San Juan Island) INA
Deputies on San Juan Island were dispatched to a report of a missing youth hiker. The hiker was located with assistance from the Friday Harbor Labs boat and safely returned home.
23-003343 Animal at Large 16:34:33 (Orcas Island) NR
23-003344 Mental Health 16:50:52 (Lopez Island) NR
23-003345 Traffic Hazard 17:32:10 (Orcas Island) NR
23-003346 Trouble Unknown 18:23:26 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003348 Bleeding BLS 18:30:26 (Lopez Island) NR
Lopez Deputies assisted Lopez EMS when an intoxicated Lopez individual fell and cut their face. They were examined and transportation to the hospital.
23-003347 Traffic Violation 18:30:36 (Lopez Island) NR
23-003349 Trouble Unknown 18:49:26 UNF
23-003350 Alarm 20:22:01 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003351 Citizen Assist 20:25:19 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003352 Traffic Violation 20:42:28 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003353 Trouble Unknown 21:43:28 UNF
23-003354 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 22:29:30 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003355 Animal Noise 22:50:22 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003356 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 23:12:07 (San Juan Island) NR
SUNDAY, MAY 14, 2023
23-003357 Noise Complaint /not dogs 00:31:55 (Orcas Island) NR
23-003358 Noise Complaint /not dogs 00:43:38 (Orcas Island) NR
23-003359 Trouble Unknown 01:54:04 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003360 Traffic Violation 02:00:08 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003361 Citizen Assist 05:15:12 (Orcas Island) NR
23-003362 Citizen Assist 08:20:33 NR
23-003363 Animal at Large 09:22:38 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003364 Unwanted Person 11:04:46 (San Juan Island) ACT
A report of an unwanted person was made to the Sheriff's Office. The Friday Harbor man was asked to leave and given a trespass notice and told not to return.
23-003365 Accident-NonInj 11:42:32 (Orcas Island) INA
Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a two-vehicle collision.
23-003366 Trouble Unknown 11:53:24 UNF
23-003367 Traffic Hazard 12:11:01 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003368 Traffic Violation 12:27:14 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003369 Civil Problem 13:34:00 (San Juan Island) CLO
A civil paperwork was served electronically via Email.
23-003370 Trouble Unknown 13:53:18 UNF
23-003371 Sick or Injured Animal 13:55:03 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003372 Citizen Assist 14:08:29 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003373 Citizen Assist 14:11:10 (Lopez Island) NR
23-003374 Animal at Large 14:30:52 (Orcas Island) NR
23-003375 Trouble Unknown 14:33:18 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003376 Citizen Assist 15:22:16 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003377 Traffic Violation 15:33:02 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003378 Traffic Violation 15:42:32 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003379 Citizen Assist 15:47:44 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003380 Citizen Assist 15:52:59 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003381 Welfare Check 16:18:22 (Orcas Island) NR
23-003382 Trouble Unknown 16:21:47 UNF
23-003383 Found Property 17:09:49 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003384 Trouble Unknown 17:46:26 UNF
23-003385 Welfare Check 17:58:17 (Lopez Island) NR
23-003386 Trouble Unknown 18:07:55 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003387 Medical ALS 18:13:12 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003388 Traffic Violation 18:33:59 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003389 Trouble Unknown 19:20:41 (Orcas Island) UNF
23-003390 Malicious Mischief 19:25:29 (San Juan Island) INA
A deputy on San Juan Island was dispatched to a report of vandalism. A report was taken.
23-003391 Malicious Mischief 19:53:54 (Lopez Island) NR
23-003392 Trouble Unknown 20:23:33 UNF
23-003393 Traffic Violation 21:39:44 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003394 Traffic Violation 22:17:04 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003395 Traffic Violation 22:46:34 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003396 Harassment 22:59:21 (San Juan Island) INA
A Deputy on San Juan Island spoke with an individual who wanted to report that they had been receiving unwelcome e-mails, from unknown persons who were name calling. The individual wanted the incident to be documented. A report was completed.
23-003397 Area Check 23:50:37 (Orcas Island) NR
MONDAY, MAY 15, 2023
23-003398 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 00:43:05 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003399 Trouble Unknown 01:35:16 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003400 Animal Noise 02:44:29 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003401 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 07:42:10 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003403 Fraud 08:23:22 (Lopez Island) INA
A Lopez Deputy responded to a fraud call. An individual was having a labor payment dispute with a contracted worked. The matter was determined to be civil.
23-003402 Animal at Large 08:29:11 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003405 Theft 08:29:19 (Orcas Island) ACT
23-003404 Parking Problem 08:31:52 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003406 Welfare Check 09:55:44 (Lopez Island) NR
23-003407 Civil Problem 10:16:22 (Orcas Island) NR
23-003408 Utility Problem 10:17:03 UNF
23-003409 Trouble Unknown 11:54:29 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003410 Trespassing 12:00:22 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003411 VIN Inspection 12:22:11 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003412 Theft 13:24:33 (San Juan Island) ACT
23-003413 Citizen Assist 13:34:21 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003414 Civil Problem 14:04:35 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003415 Vicious Animal 14:21:34 (San Juan Island) INA
A deputy responded to a report of a possibly neglected animal. The animal was found to be possibly under weight and a feeding plan was established with future follow up required.
23-003416 Civil Problem 15:57:45 (Orcas Island) NR
23-003417 Trouble Unknown 16:30:17 NR
23-003418 Citizen Assist 16:54:58 (Orcas Island) NR
23-003419 Threats 17:36:11 (San Juan Island) NR
A Deputy on San Juan Island took a report of threats. An individual reported that they felt threatened after a phone call they had. The individual was advised that they can petition for a no contact order through the courts, and to call back if the individual shows up at their residence.
23-003420 Traffic Violation 17:51:15 (Orcas Island) NR
23-003421 Traffic Violation 17:54:48 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003422 Trespassing 18:52:32 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003423 Disorderly Conduct 19:24:34 (Orcas Island) NR
23-003424 Trespassing 19:27:06 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003425 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 20:20:15 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003426 Traffic Violation 20:32:16 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003427 Traffic Violation 21:25:05 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003428 Traffic Violation 21:32:43 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003429 Traffic Violation 21:36:33 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003430 Traffic Violation 21:40:32 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003431 Trouble Unknown 22:18:04 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003432 Traffic Violation 23:17:10 (San Juan Island) NR
TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2023
23-003433 Overdose 03:32:45 (San Juan Island) INA
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded with San Juan Fire and EMS to a report of a suspected overdose. EMS was able to revive the victim on scene and were then transported to the hospital for further medical care. A report was completed.
23-003434 Animal at Large 08:30:09 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003435 Agency Assistance 08:56:25 (Orcas Island) NR
23-003436 Court Order Violation 09:00:56 (Orcas Island) INA
Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a reported protection order violation. After investigation, it was determined that no crime had been committed.
23-003437 Trouble Unknown 09:09:10 (Orcas Island) NR
23-003438 Animal at Large 09:18:49 (Orcas Island) NR
23-003439 Controlled Substance Problem 10:10:47 (Orcas Island) NR
23-003440 Citizen Assist 10:18:49 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003441 Accident-NonInj 11:05:20 (Orcas Island) NR
23-003442 Animal at Large 11:37:45 UNF
23-003443 DUI 12:22:53 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003444 Harassment 13:47:24 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003445 Found Property 13:48:34 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003446 Citizen Assist 14:04:53 NR
23-003447 Trouble Unknown 16:07:34 (San Juan Island) NR
23-003448 Welfare Check 16:49:34 (Lopez Island) NR
A Lopez Island Deputy was dispatched to an agency assist. An info report was taken.
23-003449 Found Property 17:33:07 (San Juan Island) INA
A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of found property. A individual found another individual's debit card and turned it into the Sheriff's Office. The Deputy tried to return the card to the owner but was unable to locate them. The card was submitted into evidence as found property.
23-003450 Trouble Unknown 17:53:21 NR
23-003451 Trouble Unknown 18:20:49 (Orcas Island) NR
23-003452 Citizen Assist 18:39:55 (Orcas Island) NR
23-003453 Controlled Substance Problem 19:47:46 (San Juan Island) INA
Deputies on San Juan Island responded to a report of drugs in Friday Harbor. A male was seen passed out on a bench with drug paraphernalia near him. After talking with the individual, he voluntarily gave the drug paraphernalia to the Deputies. A report was completed.
23-003454 Traffic Violation 20:38:34 (San Juan Island) CIC
A Deputy on San Juan Island conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that had expired registration. It was discovered that the defendant also did not have insurance on the vehicle. The driver was cited for the registration violation and for not having insurance.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2023
23-003455 Welfare Check 01:13:54 (Orcas Island) NR
Total Incidents for This Report: 240