Sheriff’s Log San Juan County WA April 22-29, 2026: Missing child, bicycle collision, 3 individuals with warrants arrested, one hid in closet

San Juan County Deputies responded to 178 calls from April 22 – 28, 2026 including: San Juan deputies located three individuals with warrants for their arrest, one of which was hiding in a closet. While the deputies were arresting another individual, the partner accessed the deputy’s patrol car and rolled the back window down. She was arrested for trespass 2nd degree. Lopez deputies were dispatched to a bicycle collision during the Tour de Lopez. One adult female was transported to the mainland for treatment. Lopez deputies responded to a missing child during the Tour de Lopez event. A 9-year-old girl became separated from her group, and was assisted by Good Samaritans. Deputies reunited her with family. The Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of disorderly conduct at an Eastsound business. A self appointed code enforcer was upset about a sign which led to a confrontation with employees and patrons. The subject was verbally trespassed from the business.

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 22, 2026

26-002223 Lost Property                  08:13:13 (Orcas Island)        INA

  • A deputy on Orcas Island assisted a citizen in reporting a lost wallet in the Eastsound area. The citizen was provided with information and the incident was documented.

26-002224 Traffic Violation              08:38:35 (Orcas Island)         CAA

  • A driver who is known to law enforcement as having a suspended driver’s license was seen operating a vehicle. The case was forwarded to the prosecutor’s office for charging decision of DWLS 3rd Degree.

26-002225 Fraud                          08:39:19 (San Juan Island)        CLO

26-002226 Unsecure Premise               09:02:17 (San Juan Island)        CLO

26-002227 Accident-NonInj                09:17:10 (Orcas Island)        INA

  • A deputy on Orcas Island responded to a report of an accident on Orcas Rd. Both drivers were contacted, and the incident was documented.

26-002228 Disorderly Conduct             10:49:21 (San Juan Island)        INA

26-002229 Theft                          11:08:25 (San Juan Island)        INA

26-002230 Unconscious BLS                11:16:31 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-002231 Civil Problem                  11:54:41 (Orcas Island)        INA

  • A deputy on Orcas Island responded to a civil complaint regarding a boat and the incident was documented.

26-002232 Civil Problem                  12:41:07 (Orcas Island)        NR

26-002233 Citizen Assist                 13:03:48 (Lopez Island)   NR

26-002234 Fraud                          13:37:04 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-002235 Citizen Assist                 14:26:31 (San Juan Island)        CLO

26-002236 Found Property                 14:38:45 (San Juan Island)        CLO

26-002237 Welfare Check                  15:05:42 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-002238 Rape/Attempted Rape            15:16:37 (Orcas Island)        ACT

26-002239 Wanted Person                  15:59:42 (San Juan Island)        CAA

  • San Juan deputies located three individuals with warrants for their arrest, one of which was hiding in a closet. While the deputies were arresting another individual, the partner accessed the deputy’s patrol car and rolled the back window down. She was arrested for trespass 2nd degree.

26-002240 Citizen Assist                 16:25:25                 UNF

26-002242 Citizen Assist                 16:44:49 J Merrifield    NR

26-002241 Traffic Violation              16:52:27 (San Juan Island)        CAA

  • A San Juan deputy observed someone driving with a suspended driver’s license. The deputy later located the driver and confirmed that they did not have a required ignition interlock device. Citations were issued for DWLS 3rd degree and driving without ignition interlock device.

26-002243 Alarm                          17:38:22 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-002244 Traffic Hazard                 17:54:06 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-002245 Traffic Hazard                 18:21:23 (Orcas Island)        NR

26-002246 Noise Complaint /not dogs      18:49:03 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-002247 Missing Person                 19:03:33 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-002248 Agency Assistance              19:21:19 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-002249 Welfare Check                  20:52:36 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-002250 Unwanted Person                21:24:06 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-002251 Communications Problem         21:41:39 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-002252 Traffic Violation              21:58:19 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-002253 Accident-HitRun                22:59:42 (Orcas Island)      INA

  • A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a hit-and-run complaint. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle. The driver was arrested for hit-and-run, negligent driving in the first degree, driving while suspended and malicious mischief domestic violence.

26-002254 Traffic Violation              23:05:30 (Orcas Island)      INA

26-002255 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 23:06:59 (Orcas Island)        NR

26-002256 Welfare Check                  23:21:41 (San Juan Island)        ACT

THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026

26-002257 Citizen Assist                 07:48:08 (San Juan Island)          NR

26-002258 Citizen Assist                 09:30:30 (San Juan Island)          NR

26-002259 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 11:05:32 (Lopez Island)   NR

26-002260 Traffic Hazard                 11:44:46       NR

26-002261 Traffic Violation              12:48:13 (San Juan Island)          NR

26-002262 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 13:31:03 (Orcas Island)        NR

26-002263 Citizen Assist                 13:41:49 (San Juan Island)          NR

26-002264 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 14:27:14 (San Juan Island)          NR

26-002265 Traffic Violation              14:30:04 (Orcas Island)        CIC

  • A deputy on Orcas Island responded to a report of a traffic offense on Mt Baker Rd. The driver was issued an infraction for no valid operator license.

26-002266 Citizen Assist                 15:23:36 (Lopez Island)   NR

26-002267 Harassment                     17:51:25 (Orcas Island)        NR

26-002268 Welfare Check                  18:09:12 (Orcas Island)        NR

26-002269 Mental Health                  18:30:36 (Lopez Island)   INA

  • A Lopez Deputy responded to a mental call. An anonymous caller reported that a teen was posting threatening pictures with a firearm. Upon investigation, the issue was unfounded.

26-002270 Trauma BLS                     19:26:10 (Lopez Island)   NR

26-002271 Traffic Violation              19:44:23 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-002272 Traffic Hazard                 21:42:34 (Orcas Island)      NR

26-002273 Traffic Violation              22:05:35 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-002274 Traffic Violation              22:27:08 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-002275 Traffic Violation              22:50:12 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-002276 Alarm                          22:50:13 (San Juan Island)        FAL

26-002277 Medical Emergency              23:07:26 (San Juan Island)        NR

FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2026

26-002278 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 11:58:29 (Orcas Island)        NR

26-002279 Citizen Assist                 13:20:46 (Orcas Island)        NR

26-002280 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 14:32:48 (Lopez Island)         INA

26-002281 Traffic Violation              14:38:54 (San Juan Island)          CIC

  • A San Juan deputy initiated a traffic stop in the Bailer Hill area for a speeding vehicle. The driver was issued an infraction for speeding 63 mph in a 45 mph zone.

26-002282 Theft                          15:16:32 (San Juan Island)          NR

26-002283 Traffic Violation              16:07:28 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-002285 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 16:19:15 (Orcas Island)      INA

26-002284 Traffic Violation              16:21:41 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-002286 Vicious Animal                 16:30:34 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-002287 Welfare Check                  16:39:09 (Orcas Island)        NR

26-002288 Threats                        17:43:44 (Orcas Island)        INA

26-002289 Traffic Violation              18:22:55 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-002290 Assault – Body Force           18:30:33 (Orcas Island)      NR

26-002291 Traffic Violation              19:02:58 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-002292 Citizen Assist                 19:13:29 (Orcas Island)      ACT

26-002293 Vicious Animal                 19:54:29 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-002294 Noise Complaint /not dogs      20:13:10 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-002295 Traffic Violation              20:20:13 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-002296 Unwanted Person                21:09:53 (San Juan Island)        INA

26-002297 Traffic Hazard                 21:38:55 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-002298 Trouble Unknown                21:57:07                 UNF

26-002299 Animal Noise                   22:33:30 (Orcas Island)      NR

26-002300 Alarm                          23:10:48 (Orcas Island)      NR

26-002301 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 23:44:33 (Orcas Island)      NR

SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026

26-002302 Noise Complaint /not dogs      01:37:03 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-002303 Unwanted Person                07:26:52 (Orcas Island)      INA

  • Orcas Island deputies responded to an unwanted person in the Eastsound area. The deputies trespassed an individual experiencing a mental health crisis from a friend’s residence. The individual did not want help and walked away.

26-002304 Civil Problem                  09:34:10 (Orcas Island)      NR

26-002305 Accident-Injury, Traffic       09:48:13 (Lopez Island)         NR

  • Lopez deputies were dispatched to a bicycle collision during the Tour de Lopez. One adult female was transported to the mainland for treatment.

26-002306 Accident-Injury, Traffic       09:52:41 (Lopez Island)         INA

  •  A Lopez resident was involved in a single vehicle collision.  A report was completed.

26-002307 Disorderly Conduct             10:21:37 (Orcas Island)      ACT

26-002308 Missing Person                 10:33:06 J Merrifield    NR

  • Lopez deputies responded to a missing child during the Tour de Lopez event. A 9-year-old girl became separated from her group, and was assisted by Good Samaritans. Deputies reunited her with family.

26-002309 Traffic Violation              10:45:54 (Lopez Island)         INA

26-002310 Disorderly Conduct             12:29:28 (Orcas Island)      CAA

  • Orcas Island deputies responded to an individual experiencing a mental health crisis. The deputies learned that the individual assaulted two citizens and when the deputies attempted to arrest the individual, he assaulted a deputy. The individual was subsequently arrested and booked into the jail.

26-002311 Court Order Violation          12:30:57 (Orcas Island)        ACT

26-002312 Traffic Violation              12:44:40 J Merrifield    NR

26-002313 Trespassing                    14:06:16 (Orcas Island)        CAA

  • Deputies on Orcas Island responded to a report of trespassing at a local business in Eastsound. The individual was located and arrested for Burglary 2nd degree.

26-002314 Parking Problem                14:38:04 (San Juan Island)          NR

26-002315 Unwanted Person                17:57:46 (Orcas Island)        INA

  • A deputy responded to a report of an unwanted person at a property off Terrill Beach Rd. The deputy contacted the person and was issued a trespass warning letter. The incident was documented.

26-002316 Domestic Dispute or Assault    18:01:52 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-002317 Parking Problem                18:34:07 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-002318 Unwanted Person                19:43:55 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-002319 Civil Problem                  19:52:27 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-002320 Parking Problem                20:18:14 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-002321 Animal at Large                20:18:37 (Orcas Island)      NR

26-002322 Trespassing                    20:35:15 (Orcas Island)      NR

26-002323 Trouble Unknown                21:43:34 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-002324 Traffic Violation              21:57:05 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-002325 Traffic Violation              22:18:35 (San Juan Island)        CIC

26-002326 Traffic Violation              23:19:46 (San Juan Island)        CAA

26-002327 Noise Complaint /not dogs      23:57:36 (San Juan Island)        NR

SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2026

26-002328 Traffic Violation              00:25:17 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-002329 Agency Assistance              04:02:30 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-002330 Parking Problem                08:33:25 (San Juan Island)          NR

26-002331 Trespassing                    08:50:40 (Orcas Island)      INA

  • A deputy on Orcas Island responded to a trespassing complaint. The subject was contacted and issued a trespass warning letter.

26-002332 Citizen Assist                 09:15:32 (San Juan Island)          NR

26-002333 Abandoned Vehicle              10:54:17 (Orcas Island)      NR

26-002334 Citizen Assist                 10:55:57 (San Juan Island)          NR

26-002335 Found Property                 11:55:42 (San Juan Island)       NR

26-002336 Citizen Assist                 12:14:20 (Orcas Island)      CLO

26-002337 Civil Problem                  12:51:55 (Orcas Island)      CLO

26-002338 Civil Problem                  13:27:44 (Orcas Island)        NR

26-002339 Theft                          13:59:24 (San Juan Island)       ACT

26-002340 Animal at Large                15:32:59 (Orcas Island)        NR

26-002341 Traffic Violation              16:25:48 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-002342 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 18:27:02 (San Juan Island)       NR

26-002343 Noise Complaint /not dogs      19:38:57 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-002344 Medical Emergency              19:45:18 (San Juan Island)       NR

26-002345 Animal at Large                20:34:27                 INA

26-002346 Fraud                          21:41:03 (San Juan Island)        INA

  • A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of fraud. The reporting party stated their personal information was provided to a third party. A report was completed.

 

26-002347 Fraud                          22:04:35 (San Juan Island)        INA

  • A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of fraud. The reporting party stated their personal information was provided to a third party. A report was completed.

26-002348 Accident-NonInj                22:45:37 (San Juan Island)        INA

  • A Deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of a vehicle in a ditch on near in the 7900 block of Roche Harbor Rd, the vehicle was unoccupied. The Deputy had the vehicle impounded and later was able to locate the registered owner, who was staying at a resort. A report was completed.

26-002349 Trouble Unknown                23:39:39 (Orcas Island)        NR

MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026

26-002350 Domestic Dispute or Assault    00:09:25 (Orcas Island)        CAA

  • Deputies on Orcas Island responded to a domestic dispute in Eastsound. The individual was arrested for Assault 4 – DV and the incident was documented.

26-002351 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 03:09:45 (Orcas Island)      NR

26-002352 Boating Problem                04:23:03 (Lopez Island)         INA

  • An unattended live-aboard vessel dragged it’s anchor in Fisherman Bay, creating a hazard for other properly anchored vessels.  Attempts were made to locate the owner.

26-002353 Citizen Assist                 07:07:57                 UNF

26-002354 Traffic Violation              08:02:28 (Lopez Island)         CIC

  •  A Lopez resident was stopped for driving left of the center line and speed.  An infraction was issued as the person did not have a drivers license.

26-002355 Traffic Hazard                 09:34:04 (Lopez Island)         INA

26-002356 Trouble Unknown                09:43:16 (San Juan Island)       NR

26-002357 Citizen Assist                 10:19:59 (San Juan Island)       NR

26-002358 Trespassing                    10:42:45 (Lopez Island)         NR

  • A deputy on Orcas was contacted by a homeowner who wanted a neighbor trespassed from a property. A trespass warning letter was issued.

26-002359 VIN Inspection                 10:47:32 (San Juan Island)       NR

26-002360 Citizen Assist                 11:08:52 (San Juan Island)       NR

26-002361 Fraud                          11:27:06       NR

26-002362 Welfare Check                  12:25:48 (Lopez Island)         NR

  • A deputy on Orcas was dispatched to a welfare check in the 600 block of Orcas Road. A juvenile was eventually located and returned to his mother.

26-002363 VIN Inspection                 12:40:01 (Orcas Island)      INA

26-002364 Mental Health                  12:56:18 (San Juan Island)       NR

26-002365 Threats                        12:59:34                 UNF

26-002366 Theft                          15:07:00 (Lopez Island)         INA

26-002367 Theft                          15:13:16 (San Juan Island)        INA

  •  Deputies on San Juan Island responded to a report of theft from a store in Friday Harbor. The deputies looked for the suspect but were unable to locate her; it is unknown at this time if the suspect is local to the island. A report was completed.

26-002368 Citizen Assist                 15:21:21 (San Juan Island)       NR

26-002369 Court Order Violation          15:23:11 (Lopez Island)         ACT

26-002370 Vehicle Prowl                  15:47:06 (San Juan Island)       NR

26-002371 Citizen Assist                 15:59:47 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-002372 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 16:36:36 (Orcas Island)      NR

26-002373 Traffic Violation              16:42:08 (Lopez Island)   NR

26-002374 Domestic Dispute or Assault    17:57:52 (Orcas Island)      CAA

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

26-002375 Domestic Dispute or Assault    18:48:45 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-002376 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 19:53:05 (Orcas Island)      NR

26-002377 Threats                        20:26:05 (Orcas Island)        ACT

26-002378 Traffic Violation              20:41:28 (Orcas Island)      CAA

  • A deputy on Orcas Island conducted a traffic stop. The driver was issued notices of infraction for no valid operator license, no insurance and expired registration. He was arrested on a Department of Corrections escape community custody warrant. His vehicle was towed.

26-002379 Accident-NonInj                21:48:28 (Orcas Island)      NR

TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026

26-002380 Accident-Injury, Traffic       09:26:09 (Lopez Island)         INA

  • Two Lopez drivers were involved in a collision.  Deputies and EMS responded.

26-002381 Agency Assistance              09:54:25 (San Juan Island)       ACT

26-002382 Vehicle Theft                  10:00:18 (Orcas Island)         INA

26-002383 Fraud                          11:09:14 (Lopez Island)         INA

  • A Decatur resident reported possible fraud involving an online travel reservation company creating false reservations for her property.

26-002384 Assault – Body Force           11:48:49 (San Juan Island)       NR

26-002385 Agency Assistance              11:56:00 (San Juan Island)       NR

26-002386 Fraud                          11:59:56 (Lopez Island)         NR

26-002387 Malicious Mischief             13:15:46 (Lopez Island)         INA

  • A Lopez village business owner found a graffiti moniker scratched into a paper towel dispenser.  A local juvenile is suspected.

26-002388 Welfare Check                  14:02:32 (San Juan Island)       NR

26-002389 Domestic Dispute or Assault    14:24:33 (Orcas Island)      ACT

26-002390 Disorderly Conduct             14:38:05 (Orcas Island)         INA

  • The Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of disorderly conduct at an Eastsound business. A self appointed code enforcer was upset about a sign which led to a confrontation with employees and patrons. The subject was verbally trespassed from the business.

26-002391 Welfare Check                  16:22:42 (Lopez Island)   NR

26-002393 Missing Person                 17:14:48 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-002392 Unwanted Person                17:16:25 (Orcas Island)      NR

26-002394 Trouble Unknown                19:09:36 (Orcas Island)      NR

26-002395 Burglary – Residential         19:53:54 (Orcas Island)      INA

26-002396 Threats                        21:10:45 (San Juan Island)        NR

26-002397 Domestic Dispute or Assault    21:32:37 (San Juan Island)        NR

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2026

26-002398 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 00:13:53 (Lopez Island)   NR

 

    Total Incidents for This Report: 176