Headphone heist, traffic tickets and a variety of vandalism | Sheriff’s Log

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

Sept. 25

• A Lopez Island deputy stopped a vehicle at the intersection of Fisherman Bay Road and Milagra Lane. The driver was subsequently issued an infraction for speeding 44 mph in a posted 25 mph speed zone and additional warnings were given.

• A Lopez Island deputy was dispatched to a ‘Trouble Unknown Call.” The incident was referred to Compass Health and was documented.

• A San Juan deputy responded to a report of a noninjury collision. A vehicle was backing out of a parking space, striking another vehicle. The driver was issued multiple warnings.

Sept. 26

• Deputies on Orcas responded to a possible assault, called in by a third party. When SJCSO arrived, there was no one at the address. All parties were called with no answers or callbacks. Responding units were not able to confirm any information called in.

• A San Juan deputy took a report of a cold domestic incident. Investigation revealed no criminally actionable information; the reporting party was referred to Safe San Juans for assistance. They were asked to call 911 if the other party escalated their behavior.

• A San Juan deputy took multiple reports of vandalism. The incident was investigated and documented in a report. No suspect information was available.

• Deputies on Orcas were dispatched to a dispute on Haven Road. No probable cause was found for a crime, and a report was taken.

• A deputy on Orcas responded to a safekeeping call at the substation. Items were entered for safekeeping and a receipt was given. A report was authored.

Sept. 27

• A San Juan deputy responded to a report of a local unhoused person who advised they had been assaulted. Video surveillance footage is pending.

• An operator of an electric scooter on Lopez was involved in a collision after taking a corner too fast. The operator was flown off island for medical care.

• A San Juan deputy served mutual trespass orders on two parties.

• A San Juan deputy stopped a vehicle for speeding and driving left of center. The driver was arrested for DUI.

Sept. 28

• A San Juan deputy was dispatched to a request for a welfare check. The involved party was found to be fine and denied needing assistance.

Sept. 29

• A San Juan deputy stopped a vehicle for failing to stop at three stop signs and traveling 38 mph in a posted 25 mph speed zone. The driver was issued infractions for failure to stop at a stop sign and speed.

• A Lopez resident called to report the removal of lawfully placed no trespassing signs from his property. An investigation is underway to include video footage.

• It was reported that a man was in the Spring Street Landing bathrooms and looked like he had moved in. He was contacted and was found to just be using the bathroom; however, he had been previously trespassed from all port properties. He was given a citation with a court date and moved along.

• A Lopez resident turned over a found wallet, which was logged into evidence storage.

• A deputy on San Juan Island spoke with an individual who wished to revoke trespass notices against an individual. A report was completed.

• A deputy on Orcas Island conducted a traffic stop. The driver was issued a notice of infraction for speeding, 56 mph in a 35 mph zone.

• A deputy on Orcas Island stopped two motorcycles for speeding. The operators were issued notices of infraction for speeding, 63 mph in a 35 mph zone.

Sept. 30

• A deputy on San Juan Island took a report of a stolen bicycle and stolen headphones. The individual stated the items were taken in separate incidents. A report was completed.

• A deputy on Orcas Island arrested a person with an outstanding warrant.

Oct. 1

• Detective responded to a report of vandalism on Orcas Island. The incident was documented per the reporting party’s request.

• A Lopez Island Deputy stopped a vehicle on Center Road. The driver was subsequently issued an infraction for speeding 31 mph in a posted 20 mph school speed zone.

• Deputies on Orcas Island responded to a citizen dispute. No crime had been committed. A report was authored.

• A deputy on Orcas Island responded to a vehicle collision. The vehicle was unattended. The deputy was unable to locate the driver.