San Juan Islands, WA Sheriff’s Log April 15-22, 2026: Several expired plates citations written, trespassing, fraud, DUI

San Juan County Deputies responded to 151 calls from April 15-22, 2026 including: An Orcas Island deputy responded to a theft on Shaw Island. The deputy learned that it was not a theft and someone was collecting equipment that was sold to them. A Lopez Island Deputy was dispatched to a Traffic Hazard involving a vehicle on a large rock. After an investigation it was determined that the driver was driving under the influence. An Orcas Island deputy conducted a traffic stop for a driver who failed to renew expired registration. The driver was a wanted fugitive. San Juan deputies responded to a report of a domestic. An individual was arrested for assault 4 – DV, assault 4, unlawful imprisonment – DV, and unlawful imprisonment.

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, APRIL 15, 2026


26-002072 Trouble Unknown 08:46:43
UNF

26-002073 Citizen Assist 09:22:00 (Lopez Island) NR

26-002074 Traffic Violation 11:06:34 (Orcas Island) CAA

  • An Orcas Island deputy conducted a traffic stop for a driver who failed to renew expired registration. The driver was a wanted fugitive. The driver was issued an infraction for expired registration. The driver was subsequently arrested for their warrant and driving while license suspended.


26-002075 Found Property 11:10:21
(San Juan Island) NR


26-002076 Fraud 11:15:46
(Orcas Island) ACT


26-002077 Citizen Assist 11:39:35
(Lopez Island) NR


26-002078 Alarm 12:17:32
(Orcas Island) FAL


26-002079 Traffic Violation 12:32:40
(San Juan Island) NR


26-002080 DUI
13:55:08
(Orcas Island) INA

  • Deputies responded to a report of a DUI at the Orcas Landing. The driver was arrested for physical control of a vehicle while under the influence.


26-002081 Traffic Violation 14:30:00
(San Juan Island) NR


26-002082 Alarm 14:47:39
(Orcas Island) NR


26-002083 Traffic Violation 14:55:17
(Lopez Island) NR


26-002084 Found Property 15:21:13
(San Juan Island) NR


26-002085 Citizen Assist 15:38:40
(San Juan Island) NR


26-002086 Alarm 16:26:20
(San Juan Island) FAL


26-002087 Agency Assistance 17:11:48
(San Juan Island) NR


26-002088 Alarm 17:36:06
(San Juan Island) NR


26-002089 Civil Problem 17:39:36
(Orcas Island) INA

  • A deputy on Orcas Island responded to a Civil call in the Doe Bay area. The incident was documented.


26-002090 Fire Alarm 17:42:11
(San Juan Island) NR


26-002091 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 20:50:42
(San Juan Island) NR


26-002092 Welfare Check 21:14:31
(San Juan Island) CAA

  • San Juan deputies responded to a report of a welfare check. An  individual was arrested for a domestic violence no-contact order violation and was booked into jail.


26-002093 Civil Problem 21:22:36
(San Juan Island) NR

THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026


26-002094 VIN Inspection 08:31:55
(Lopez Island) NR


26-002095 Fraud 10:00:46
(Orcas Island) INA

  • An Orcas Island deputy responded to a fraud incident in the Eastsound area. The deputy learned that the victim purchased a product online that they never received. The incident was documented and the return of money lost is pending through the victim’s bank.


26-002096 Death Investigation 12:27:39
(San Juan Island) NR


26-002097 Sick or Injured Animal 12:46:29
(San Juan Island) CLO


26-002098 Fraud 14:22:42
(Orcas Island) INA

  • An Orcas Island deputy responded to a fraud incident in the Eastsound area. The deputy learned that the victim did not suffer monetary loss, and a scam artist attempted to extort the savvy citizen. The incident was documented.


26-002099 Citizen Assist 17:49:27
(Orcas Island) NR


26-002100 Trouble Unknown 18:26:35
(Lopez Island) NR


26-002101 Citizen Assist 18:37:35
(Lopez Island) NR


26-002102 Alarm 19:11:40
(Orcas Island) NR


26-002103 Unwanted Person 20:53:27
(Orcas Island) INA

  • A deputy on Orcas Island responded to a report of an unwanted person near Terrill Beach Rd. Deputies contacted the involved parties, and the incident was documented.


26-002104 Structure Fire 22:00:21
(Orcas Island) NR


26-002105 Noise Complaint /not dogs 23:31:43
(Orcas Island) NR

FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026


26-002106 Unwanted Person 02:33:18
(Orcas Island) NR


26-002107 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 03:21:46
(Orcas Island) NR


26-002108 Assault – Body Force 08:36:16
(San Juan Island) NR


26-002109 Traffic Hazard 08:46:15
(Orcas Island) NR


26-002110 Abandoned Vehicle 08:52:51
(San Juan Island) NR


26-002111 Vicious Animal 09:08:30
(Lopez Island) INA


26-002112 Lost Property 09:12:52
(San Juan Island) NR


26-002113 Mental Health 10:01:57
(San Juan Island) INA


26-002116 Found Property 10:20:43
(San Juan Island) INA


26-002114 Citizen Assist 10:30:50
(San Juan Island) NR


26-002117 Found Property 10:40:23
(San Juan Island) INA


26-002115 Found Property 10:44:50
(San Juan Island) NR


26-002118 Mental Health 11:16:00
(San Juan Island) NR


26-002119 Welfare Check 11:35:48
(Lopez Island) INA


26-002120 Citizen Assist 11:44:07
(Orcas Island) NR


26-002121 Unwanted Person 11:47:55
(Lopez Island) INA


26-002122 Citizen Assist 13:58:28
(San Juan Island) INA


26-002123 Fraud 14:39:19
(Orcas Island) ACT


26-002124 Citizen Assist 14:52:03
(Orcas Island) NR


26-002125 Parking Problem 16:21:42
(Orcas Island) NR


26-002126 Domestic Dispute or Assault 17:17:30
(San Juan Island) UNF


26-002127 Traffic Violation 17:35:09
(Orcas Island) NR


26-002128 Accident-NonInj 17:52:31
(San Juan Island) NR


26-002129 Citizen Assist 19:56:05
(Orcas Island) NR


26-002130 Traffic Violation 20:00:10
(San Juan Island) CIC

  • A San Juan deputy stopped a vehicle for driving with 2023 registration. The driver was issued an infraction for expired registration over 2 months.


26-002131 Traffic Violation 20:23:04
(San Juan Island) NR


26-002132 Traffic Violation 20:23:37
(Orcas Island) NR


26-002133 Traffic Violation 20:40:38
(San Juan Island) NR


26-002134 Domestic Dispute or Assault 20:49:47
(San Juan Island) INA


26-002135 Domestic Dispute or Assault 21:06:06
(San Juan Island) CAA

  • San Juan deputies responded to a report of a domestic. An individual was arrested for assault 4 – DV, assault 4, unlawful imprisonment – DV, and unlawful imprisonment.


26-002136 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 23:27:56
(San Juan Island) NR


26-002137 Traffic Violation 23:48:11
(San Juan Island) NR

SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026


26-002138 Traffic Violation 10:31:57
(Orcas Island) NR


26-002139 Traffic Violation 10:43:30
(Orcas Island) NR


26-002140 Citizen Assist 11:10:40
(San Juan Island) NR


26-002141 Alarm 12:09:12
(San Juan Island) FAL


26-002142 Theft 12:36:42
(Shaw Island) INA

  • An Orcas Island deputy responded to a theft on Shaw Island. The deputy learned that it was not a theft and someone was collecting equipment that was sold to them. The deputy documented the incident.


26-002143 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 12:49:28
(San Juan Island) NR


26-002144 Theft 13:06:21
(Orcas Island) INA

  • A deputy on Orcas Island responded to a theft at a local business. The business requested that the individual be issued a trespass warning letter. The incident was documented.


26-002145 Sick or Injured Animal 14:14:02
(Orcas Island) INA

  • An Orcas Island Deputy responded to an animal sick incident near the Rosario area. The deputy euthanized an injured deer and the incident was documented.


26-002146 Theft 15:22:11
(San Juan Island) NR


26-002147 Traffic Violation 15:37:23
(Orcas Island) NR


26-002148 Traffic Hazard 15:46:18
(Orcas Island) NR


26-002149 Traffic Violation 15:46:46
(San Juan Island) CIC

  • A San Juan deputy stopped a vehicle as the driver and passenger were not wearing their safety belts. Both were issued infractions.


26-002150 Trouble Unknown 16:10:18
UNF


26-002151 Traffic Violation 16:29:59
(Orcas Island) NR


26-002152 Agency Assistance 17:47:12
ACT


26-002153 Traffic Violation 20:37:03
(Orcas Island) NR


26-002154 Traffic Violation 20:37:45
(San Juan Island) CAA

  • A San Juan deputy stopped a vehicle for an improper left turn. The driver was issued a criminal citation for DWLS 3rd degree.


26-002155 Alcohol Offense 21:04:49
(San Juan Island) ACT


26-002156 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 21:22:42
(San Juan Island) NR


26-002157 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 21:27:58
(Orcas Island) NR


26-002158 Traffic Violation 21:38:32
(San Juan Island) NR


26-002159 Trouble Unknown 22:14:11
(Orcas Island) ACT


26-002160 Traffic Violation 22:44:20
(Orcas Island) CIC

  • A deputy on Orcas Island stopped a vehicle for registration that expired in 2024. The driver was issued an infraction for failing to renew and expired registration over 2 months.

SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2026


26-002162 Animal at Large 07:19:31
(San Juan Island) NR


26-002161 Traffic Hazard 07:22:04
NR


26-002163 Trespassing 11:23:50
(Orcas Island) CAA

  • A deputy on Orcas Island responded to a local business regarding a person who had previously been trespassed. The person was located and arrested.


26-002164 Trouble Unknown 12:58:12
(Orcas Island) NR


26-002165 Trespassing 13:41:56
(Orcas Island) CAA

  • A deputy on Orcas Island responded to a local business regarding a person who had previously been trespassed. The person was located and arrested.


26-002166 Boating Problem 14:02:29
(Orcas Island) NR


26-002167 Citizen Dispute 16:09:04
(San Juan Island) ACT


26-002168 Civil Problem 16:12:16
(Orcas Island) NR


26-002169 Traffic Hazard 16:45:06
(Orcas Island) NR


26-002170 Accident-NonInj 17:22:02
UNF


26-002171 Alarm 19:15:49
(San Juan Island) UNF


26-002172 Traffic Violation 19:56:53
(Lopez Island) NR

MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026


26-002173 Litter/Pollution/Public Health 08:22:06
(San Juan Island) NR


26-002174 Abandoned Vehicle 08:27:32
(Orcas Island) NR


26-002175 Found Property 09:34:14
(San Juan Island) INA

  • A wallet was found in the road on Egg Lake with no identification. It was turned into the Sheriff’s Office and booked into the property and evidence room.


26-002176 Traffic Violation 09:51:05
(San Juan Island) NR


26-002177 Sex Offense 10:06:26
(San Juan Island) NR


26-002178 VIN Inspection 11:12:07
(Orcas Island) INA


26-002179 Trauma BLS 11:24:11
(Lopez Island) INA


26-002180 DUI 11:29:37
(San Juan Island) NR


26-002182 Communications Problem 12:04:46
(Lopez Island) INA

  • A Lopez resident reported concerning comments from an estranged relative. A report was completed, and a no contact order was suggested.


26-002181 Traffic Violation 12:09:07
(Lopez Island) INA

  • A Lopez resident was contacted for driving with wheels off the roadway.


26-002183 Civil Problem 13:11:15
(Orcas Island) ACT

  • A deputy on Orcas Island was dispatched to a landlord-tenant dispute. It was determined to be civil and the reporting party was advised to speak with an attorney.


26-002184 Citizen Assist 13:45:54
(San Juan Island) NR


26-002185 Trouble Unknown 14:02:09
(Orcas Island) NR


26-002186 Civil Problem 14:56:28
(San Juan Island) CLO


26-002187 Traffic Hazard 15:55:20
(Lopez Island) ACT

  • A Lopez Island Deputy was dispatched to a Traffic Hazard involving a vehicle on a large rock. After an investigation it was determined that the driver was driving under the influence. The incident was documented.


26-002188 Citizen Assist 15:58:41
(San Juan Island) CLO


26-002189 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 16:14:46
(San Juan Island) NR


26-002190 Agency Assistance 16:16:46
(Orcas Island) ACT


26-002191 Traffic Violation 16:28:29
(Orcas Island) NR


26-002192 Theft 16:51:08
UNF


26-002193 Traffic Violation 17:26:23
(Orcas Island) NR


26-002194 Accident-NonInj 19:35:50
(San Juan Island) NR


26-002195 Traffic Violation 21:57:11
(Orcas Island) CAA

  • A deputy on Orcas Island conducted a traffic stop. The driver was issued a notice of infraction for driving left of center and arrested for suspicion of DUI.


26-002196 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 22:24:17
(San Juan Island) NR

TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026


26-002197 Found Property 08:05:09
(San Juan Island) CLO


26-002198 Welfare Check 08:45:01
(Orcas Island) NR


26-002199 VIN Inspection 11:13:51
(San Juan Island) CLO


26-002200 Citizen Assist 11:21:15
(San Juan Island) INA

26-002201 Citizen Assist 11:44:11 (Lopez Island) NR


26-002202 Citizen Assist 11:49:30
(Lopez Island) NR


26-002203 Weapon Safekeeping 12:18:44
(San Juan Island) INA


26-002205 Animal at Large 12:24:35
(San Juan Island) CLO


26-002204 Accident-Injury, Traffic 12:25:29
(Lopez Island) NR


26-002206 Citizen Assist 13:10:02
(Lopez Island) NR


26-002207 Civil Problem 13:30:58
(San Juan Island) INA


26-002208 Found Property 13:46:33
(San Juan Island) NR


26-002209 Citizen Assist 14:39:12
(Orcas Island) CLO


26-002210 Fraud 15:41:52
(San Juan Island) CLO


26-002211 Found Property 15:47:09
(San Juan Island) NR


26-002212 Welfare Check 16:02:59
(San Juan Island) NR


26-002213 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 16:13:01
(Orcas Island) NR


26-002214 VIN Inspection 16:38:56
(San Juan Island) INA


26-002215 VIN Inspection 17:00:33
(Orcas Island) NR


26-002216 Found Property 18:42:44
(Lopez Island) NR


26-002217 Theft 18:45:04
(Lopez Island) ACT


26-002218 Theft 19:33:52
(San Juan Island) ACT


26-002219 Accident-NonInj 20:02:40
(Orcas Island) NR


26-002220 Traffic Violation 20:20:51
(Orcas Island) NR


26-002221 Domestic Dispute or Assault 20:45:55
(San Juan Island) NR

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026


26-002222 Parking Problem 00:45:39
(San Juan Island) NR


Total Incidents for This Report: 151