San Juan County WA Sheriff’s Log: Trespassing cow, crash caused by driver trying to feed a fox, motorcycle crash…

San Juan County  Deputies responded to 146 calls from February 18-24, 2026 including: Lopez Island Deputies were dispatched to a report of a cow trespassing and committing unauthorized lawn maintenance. The owner was contacted, and the cow was bribed into returning home. 

San Juan Island deputies responded to a reported injury accident on Pear Point Rd. It was determined that there was no injury or impairment. The driver was “reaching for cheese to feed a fox” she saw there a year ago. Multiple infractions were issued including no registration and no insurance.

San Juan Island deputies responded to a welfare check. The man left on the ferry before deputies could contact him. However, a deputy boarded the ferry when it stopped at Lopez Island to assess the man’s safety. Nothing was noted that would justify detaining him and he continued to Anacortes.

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, FEBRUARY 18, 2026

26-000987 Accident-Injury, Traffic       06:30:38 (Orcas Island)      INA

  • An Orcas Island deputy along with Orcas Island Fire and Rescue responded to a motorcycle collision on Orcas Rd. The deputy learned that the motorcycle collided into a deer. The rider was flown off island to a hospital and the incident was documented.

26-000988 Agency Assistance              07:30:41 (Orcas Island)      NR

26-000989 Traffic Violation              08:12:09 (Orcas Island)      NR

26-000990 Unsecure Premise               08:42:39 (San Juan Island)       NR

26-000991 Traffic Hazard                 09:08:38 (Lopez Island)       NR

26-000992 Animal at Large                09:27:44 (San Juan Island)       N

26-000993 Citizen Assist                 09:55:44 (San Juan Island)     

26-000994 Domestic Dispute or Assault    10:47:18 (San Juan Island)       NR

26-000995 Vicious Animal                 10:59:06 (Orcas Island)      NR

26-000996 Wanted Person                  11:27:20 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-000997 Vicious Animal                 11:41:13 (Orcas Island)      NR

26-000998 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 11:44:20 (San Juan Island)       UNF

26-000999 Welfare Check                  12:39:22 (San Juan Island)       NR

26-001000 Found Property                 13:30:54 (San Juan Island)         NR

  • San Juan Island a member of the public turned in a found drivers license. The ring was later reunited with its owner.

26-001001 Agency Assistance              13:44:43 (San Juan Island)       NR

26-001002 Unwanted Person                14:01:18 (San Juan Island)       UNF

26-001003 Theft                          14:07:57 (San Juan Island)         ACT

  • A San Juan County deputy received a report of theft. A report was taken.

26-001004 Traffic Violation              14:13:23 (Lopez Island)       CIC

  • A Lopez Island Deputy stopped a speeding vehicle on Fisherman Bay Road. The driver, a local woman, was subsequently issued an infraction for speeding 38 MPH in a 25 MPH zone and a verbal warning for expired registration.

26-001005 Traffic Violation              14:28:00 (Lopez Island)   NR

26-001006 Found Property                 15:01:42 (San Juan Island)         CLO

  • A San Juan Island deputy received lost property turned in by a local citizen. The ring was checked into evidence.

26-001007 Welfare Check                  15:23:16 (Lopez Island)   NR

26-001008 Welfare Check                  16:18:33 (Orcas Island)      NR

26-001009 Traffic Violation              16:38:34 (Lopez Island)   NR

26-001010 Traffic Violation              16:48:38 (Lopez Island)   NR

26-001011 Traffic Violation              17:25:59 (Lopez Island)   NR

26-001012 Traffic Violation              17:35:58 (Lopez Island)   CIC

  • A Lopez Island Deputy stopped a vehicle in the 4500 Block of Center Rd. The driver was subsequently issued an infraction for operating a motorcycle without a motorcycle endorsement. Additional warnings were issued.

26-001013 Accident-Injury, Traffic       18:06:38 (San Juan Island) CIC

  • San Juan Island deputies responded to a reported injury accident on Pear Point Rd. It was determined that there was no injury or impairment. The driver was “reaching for cheese to feed a fox” she saw there a year ago. Multiple infractions were issued including no registration and no insurance.

26-001015 Citizen Assist                 19:02:20 (San Juan Island) ACT

26-001014 Traffic Violation              19:03:34 (Lopez Island)   CAA

  • Lopez Island Deputies stopped a vehicle near the 1100 Block of Fisherman Bay Rd. The driver was subsequently issued a citation for driving while license suspended 3rd degree and an infraction for speeding 46 MPH in a posted 35 MPH zone. Additional warnings were issued.

26-001016 Welfare Check                  20:01:19 (Orcas Island)        NR

26-001017 Found Property                 20:24:58 (Orcas Island)      NR

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026

26-001018 Animal at Large                07:53:06                 UNF

26-001019 Civil Problem                  08:28:24 (San Juan Island)          NR

26-001020 Sex Offender Registration      09:13:49 (Orcas Island)      NR

26-001021 Found Property                 10:56:59 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-001022 VIN Inspection                 11:35:10 (Orcas Island)      NR

26-001023 VIN Inspection                 11:40:12 (Orcas Island)      NR

26-001026 Medical BLS                    12:02:36 (Lopez Island)   INA

  • A Lopez Island Deputy and Lopez Island Fire & EMS were dispatched to a Medical BLS Call. The incident was documented.

26-001024 Traffic Violation              12:11:22 (Lopez Island)   NR

26-001025 Area Check                     12:24:07 (Lopez Island)   NR

26-001027 Fraud                          14:06:41 (Orcas Island)        INA

  • A deputy on Orcas Island responded to a report of fraud. The deputy contacted the involved party and discovered no loss detected. An informational report was generated.

26-001028 Parking Problem                14:14:15 (Orcas Island)      ACT

26-001029 Agency Assistance              14:51:52 (Lopez Island)   INA

  • A Lopez Island Deputy was dispatched to an Agency Assist. The incident was documented.

26-001030 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 15:17:28 (San Juan Island)          NR

26-001031 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 15:56:12 (San Juan Island)ACT

26-001032 Domestic Dispute or Assault    16:21:30 (Orcas Island)      INA

  • Orcas Island deputies responded to a domestic incident in the Eastsound area. The deputies learned that it was a civil matter, no crime was committed, and resources were provided for both parties. The incident was documented.

26-001033 Traffic Violation              17:20:16 (Lopez Island)   NR

26-001034 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 17:45:52 (Lopez Island)   CAA

  • Lopez Island Deputies were dispatched to a Suspicious. The incident was documented.

26-001035 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 20:24:30 (Lopez Island)   NR

26-001036 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 22:59:55 (San Juan Island)NR

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026

26-001037 Citizen Assist                 01:13:11 (San Juan Island) NR

26-001038 Accident-NonInj                02:28:17 (San Juan Island) CIC

26-001039 Welfare Check                  02:45:26 (Orcas Island)        ACT

  • A deputy on Orcas Island responded to a report of a welfare check. The involved party was contacted, and it was determined that everyone was safe. The incident was documented.

26-001040 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 02:59:46 (Orcas Island)      NR

26-001041 Welfare Check                  09:01:42 (San Juan Island)          NR

26-001042 Alarm                          09:08:38 (Orcas Island)      FAL

26-001043 Agency Assistance              09:27:44 (Orcas Island)      INA

  • An Orcas Island deputy responded to an agency needing assistance in the Eastsound area. The deputy learned that no crime was committed and documented the incident.

26-001044 Traffic Hazard                 10:09:44 (San Juan Island)          NR

26-001045 Citizen Assist                 10:14:50 (Orcas Island)      INA

  • An Orcas Island deputy responded to a citizen needing assistance with a possible stolen tractor from Tacoma, WA. The deputy learned that this incident may be civil matter, or the crime was committed in the jurisdiction of Pierce County. The incident was documented.

26-001046 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 15:14:38 (Orcas Island)      NR

26-001047 Parking Problem                15:16:44 (San Juan Island)          NR

26-001048 Traffic Violation              16:59:36 (San Juan Island)NR

26-001049 Alcohol Offense                17:38:55 (San Juan Island)INA

  • A San Juan deputy contacted an individual to issue a trespass warning letter. The individual was found to be violating court conditions of release which prohibited possession of alcohol. Multiple beverages were confiscated and the incident was documented for their probation officer.

26-001050 Traffic Hazard                 18:45:17 (Lopez Island)  NR

26-001051 Sex Offender Registration      20:20:29 (San Juan Island)NR

26-001052 Traffic Hazard                 20:28:07 (San Juan Island)NR

26-001053 Traffic Violation              20:44:37 (San Juan Island)CIC

26-001054 Citizen Assist                 21:08:42 (Orcas Island)        NR

26-001055 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 21:36:34 (San Juan Island)NR

26-001056 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 21:49:35 (San Juan Island)NR

26-001057 Domestic Dispute or Assault    23:39:16 (Orcas Island)        ACT

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2026

26-001058 Traffic Violation              08:45:53 (Orcas Island)      CAA

  • An Orcas Island deputy conducted a traffic stop for a driver who was speeding on Lovers Ln. The driver was subsequently arrested for failing to transfer title within 45 days and issued several infractions.

26-001059 Traffic Violation              11:23:13 (San Juan Island)          NR

26-001060 Traffic Violation              11:52:18 (San Juan Island)          CAA

  • A San Juan deputy conducted a traffic stop for a registration violation. The passenger of the vehicle had warrants and suspected narcotics were located on their person. The passenger was booked into jail and the driver was issued a warning for their expired registration.

26-001061 Missing Person                 12:04:30 (Orcas Island)      INA

26-001062 Domestic Dispute or Assault    12:38:23 (San Juan Island)          CAA

  • San Juan deputies responded to a report of a domestic incident. The suspect had fled the area prior to arrival. Probable Cause was developed, and the suspect was located a short time later. They were booked into jail for Assault 4 – DV and Indecent Exposure – DV.

26-001063 Weapon Safekeeping             12:46:24 (San Juan Island)NR

26-001064 Traffic Hazard                 16:26:22 (Orcas Island)      INA

  • An Orcas Island deputy responded to a traffic hazard in the Dolphin Bay area. The deputy observed a vehicle abandoned on the roadway. The vehicle was tagged as an abandoned vehicle and later towed from the roadway. The incident was documented.

26-001065 Welfare Check                  16:35:05 (Orcas Island)        UNF

26-001066 Theft                          16:58:19 (San Juan Island)ACT

26-001067 Alcohol Offense                18:48:13 (San Juan Island)NR

26-001068 Trouble Unknown                19:19:38                 UNF

26-001069 Animal Noise                   21:12:21 (San Juan Island) NR

26-001070 Domestic Dispute or Assault    21:48:20 (San Juan Island) NR

26-001071 Citizen Assist                 22:00:17 (San Juan Island) NR

26-001072 Domestic Dispute or Assault    22:04:06 (San Juan Island) NR

26-001073 Domestic Dispute or Assault    22:51:12 (Orcas Island)        CAA

  • Deputies on Orcas Island responded to a report of domestic violence. An adult male was taken into custody and booked into the San Juan County Jail for Assault in the 4th degree – DV. A report was completed.

26-001074 Citizen Assist                 22:57:53 (San Juan Island) NR

26-001075 Traffic Violation              23:21:19 (Lopez Island)  CIC

  • A Lopez Deputy conducted a late night traffic stop on Center Road. The driver was issued an infraction for traveling 68 miles per hour in a posted 35 MPH zone.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026

26-001076 Citizen Assist                 06:42:02 (Orcas Island)     NR

26-001077 Domestic Dispute or Assault    07:54:14 (Orcas Island)        CAA

  • Deputies on Orcas Island responded to a reported domestic dispute. One of the involved was arrested for assault in the fourth degree -domestic violence.

26-001078 Animal at Large                08:07:51 (San Juan Island)          NR

26-001079 Civil Problem                  08:59:35 (Lopez Island)  INA

26-001080 Welfare Check                  09:30:27 (San Juan Island)       NR

26-001081 Civil Problem                  11:04:29 (Orcas Island)     CLO

26-001082 Medical BLS                    12:53:47 (San Juan Island)          NR

26-001083 Trouble Unknown                17:14:44 (San Juan Island)       NR

26-001084 Traffic Violation              17:35:00 (Lopez Island)   CIC

  • A Lopez Island Deputy stopped a vehicle on near the intersection of Fisherman Bay Rd & Weeks Rd. The driver was subsequently issued an infraction for speeding 41 MPH in a posted 25 MPH zone. Additional warnings were given.

26-001085 Citizen Assist                 17:50:34 (San Juan Island)         NR

26-001086 Traffic Violation              20:48:30 (San Juan Island)         NR

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026

26-001087 Citizen Assist                 00:40:21 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-001088 Sex Offender Registration      08:55:26 (San Juan Island)       NR

26-001090 Found Property                 09:16:14 (Orcas Island)      NR

26-001089 Found Property                 09:18:38 (San Juan Island)       NR

26-001091 Citizen Assist                 09:38:40 (San Juan Island)       NR

26-001092 Trouble Unknown                10:05:13 (San Juan Island)       NR

26-001093 Unwanted Person                11:41:13 (San Juan Island)       NR

26-001094 Theft                          11:46:11 (San Juan Island)       NR

26-001095 Agency Assistance              11:54:44 (San Juan Island)       NR

26-001096 Citizen Assist                 13:36:35 (Orcas Island)      NR

26-001097 Citizen Assist                 14:34:25 (San Juan Island)       NR

26-001098 Traffic Violation              15:50:14 (Lopez Island)   NR

26-001099 Vicious Animal                 15:58:40 (Orcas Island)      NR

26-001101 Medical BLS                    16:46:28 (San Juan Island)          NR

  • EMS was dispatched to a medical incident at the Jail. A patient was transported to PIMC, treated, and transported back to the jail without incident.

26-001100 Traffic Hazard                 17:23:43 (Orcas Island)      NR

26-001102 Parking Problem                17:55:17 (Orcas Island)     CLO

26-001103 Animal at Large                18:15:27 (Lopez Island)   INA

  • Lopez Island Deputies were dispatched to a report of a cow trespassing and committing unauthorized lawn maintenance. The owner was contacted, and the cow was bribed into returning home.

26-001104 Traffic Hazard                 19:15:30 (Orcas Island)     NR

26-001105 Theft                          19:57:27 (San Juan Island)         NR

26-001107 Trouble Unknown                19:58:46 (San Juan Island)         NR

26-001106 Citizen Assist                 20:04:15 (Lopez Island)   NR

26-001108 Citizen Assist                 21:00:35 (San Juan Island)         NR

26-001109 Medical BLS                    21:26:48 (San Juan Island)         NR

26-001110 Traffic Violation              22:20:36 (Orcas Island)     NR

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026

26-001111 Unwanted Person                07:43:17 (San Juan Island)         INA

26-001112 Trespassing                    10:22:50 (Lopez Island)       NR

  • A Lopez Island Deputy was dispatched to a report of trespassing at a local business. An individual who had been previously trespassed from the property returned this morning. The individual was contacted, and a report was taken.

26-001113 Citizen Assist                 10:30:14 (San Juan Island)       NR

26-001114 Abandoned Vehicle              10:48:01 (San Juan Island)         NR

26-001115 Property Damage, Non Vandalism 11:28:36 (Lopez Island)       NR

26-001116 Trespassing                    11:49:42 (San Juan Island)         INA

26-001117 Found Property                 12:39:55 (San Juan Island)       NR

26-001118 Unconscious ALS                13:06:45 (San Juan Island)         INA

26-001119 Court Order Violation          13:16:58 (Lopez Island)       NR

26-001120 Fraud                          14:10:41 (San Juan Island)       NR

26-001121 Citizen Assist                 15:08:08 (San Juan Island)         NR

  • A San Juan Island deputy responded to a citizens assist call regarding an abandoned vehicle. A plan is in the works to remove it and a timeline is in place.

26-001122 Parking Problem                15:26:28 (Orcas Island)     NR

26-001123 Sex Offender Registration      15:35:53 (San Juan Island)       NR

26-001124 Agency Assistance              15:37:41 (Orcas Island)     CLO

26-001125 Agency Assistance              16:45:02 (San Juan Island)       NR

26-001128 Medical BLS                    16:48:36 (San Juan Island)         NR

26-001126 Traffic Hazard                 16:49:18 (Orcas Island)     CIC

  • A deputy on Orcas Island responded to a disabled vehicle. The driver was issued a notice of infraction for fail to initially register, and no proof of insurance. The vehicle was impounded.

26-001127 Traffic Violation              16:52:24 (Lopez Island)   CIC

  • A Lopez Island Deputy stopped a vehicle in the 3600 Block of Mud Bay Rd. The driver was subsequently issued an infraction for speeding 61 MPH in a posted 45 MPH zone.

26-001129 Alarm                          16:57:07 (Orcas Island)     UNF

26-001130 Citizen Assist                 18:17:28 (San Juan Island)         NR

26-001131 Theft                          18:20:48 (San Juan Island)        INA

26-001132 Welfare Check                  18:31:28 (San Juan Island)         ACT

  • San Juan Island deputies responded to a welfare check. The man left on the ferry before deputies could contact him. However, a deputy boarded the ferry when it stopped at Lopez Island to assess the man’s safety. Nothing was noted that would justify detaining him and he continued to Anacortes.

26-001133 Citizen Assist                 19:08:10 (San Juan Island)        NR

    Total Incidents for This Report: 147