Sheriff’s Log Jan. 27 – Feb.1

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.

Jan. 27

• A San Juan County deputy stopped nine drivers and issued them notices of infractions for speeding over 25 mph in a posted 25 mph zone between Olga Road and Rosario during a speed emphasis patrol.

• A Lopez deputy discovered a pickup parked perpendicular to Mud Bay Road in the dark, blocking the southbound lane. Three men were unloading a large item from the pickup, and moved the vehicle when they were finished.

Jan. 28

• Within the Town of Friday Harbor, a deputy stopped a driver for failing to wear safety belt. The vehicle also had expired vehicle registration since December. Subsequent investigation showed the driver had a suspended driver’s license in the third degree for unpaid tickets.

• Orcas deputies responded to a domestic assault report in Eastsound. A male was arrested for domestic assault.

Jan. 30

Lopez deputies served an arrest warrant on a 31-year-old Lopez man. During the arrest, a deputy noted an illegally possessed weapon. A search warrant was obtained and several other weapons were recovered.

Jan. 31

• Lopez deputies responded to a reported suicide attempt. Upon securing the scene, EMS took over patient care and the subject was airlifted to a mainland hospital.

• An Orcas deputy stopped a vehicle being driven by a male driver who was known to have a suspended driver’s license.  The driver was cited and released with a promise to appear in court for driving while license suspended.

Feb. 1

• A San Juan Island deputy received a report of a trespass. The deputy did not observe anyone at the residence.

• A Friday Harbor deputy received a report of a disorderly conduct at the hospital. The deputy resolved the situation and assisted people involved in the incident.

• A jogger on Lopez noticed a strong smell of diesel fuel, and upon investigation discovered a significant spill on Fisherman Bay Road. A tank on private property had leaked. Fire, Public Works and IOSA responded to the spill.