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

May 24

• A deputy on Orcas stopped the driver of a vehicle for failing to stop at a stop sign. The driver received a citation for expired registration over two months and a warning for failing to heed the stop sign.

• A Friday Harbor resident reported an incident of harassment from an employee of a local business. The deputy suggested they report the attitude and behavior to the manager of the company and a statement was emailed to the reporting party.

• On a ferry from Orcas to Lopez, deputies and Lopez EMS responded to a person who was having a panic attack. Once on Lopez, EMS evaluated arranged transportation to the hospital.

• A deputy on Orcas stopped the driver of a vehicle for speeding and issued them a warning for speeding and a citation for not having insurance.

• A Lopez deputy responded when a person reported hearing a loud crashing noise. An investigation found that a construction crew was working in the area.

• A deputy responded to a report that a Lopez resident had mail stolen out of their mailbox. Nothing of value was taken.

• Deputies, along with San Juan Fire and EMS responded to a report that a vessel at Jackson’s Beach had taken on water, was sinking and the vessel’s operator was in the water. A passing vessel assisted, brought the operator to shore, and towed their boat.

May 25

• An Orcas deputy responded to a single-vehicle rollover accident due to distracted driving. The driver walked away with minor scratches. The witness said they were not speeding, and that the shoulder grabbed the vehicle and pulled it into the ditch where it flipped and rolled.

• A Lopez deputy responded when a Lopez citizen received a call from someone impersonating the Social Security Administration. The citizen gave the caller their social security number, then contacted her bank and was given contact information for the real Social Security Administration.

• A deputy was contacted about a vehicle prowl that occurred in Friday Harbor. The person said their vehicle had been entered and a small item had been taken.

• In Friday Harbor, a deputy was contacted in reference to a trespassing. The complainant requested a trespass warning letter, which they signed.

• A San Juan deputy was en route to a call when they observed a driver who had a suspended driver’s license. The deputy later located the vehicle as it was about to board the ferry and issued the driver citations.

May 26

• A deputy on San Juan responded to a report of a hit-and-run when a vehicle damaged a mailbox.

• On San Juan, the Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of clothing and garbage left on private property. There are no suspects at this time.

• A deputy on Orcas spoke with a citizen who wanted to report a possible residential burglary. Neither the individual nor the deputy had the legal authority to be at that residence. The homeowner had not reported any burglary.

• A Lopez resident reported a threatening comment received from a neighbor. The reporting party requested that a report be completed to document the incident.

• A deputy on Orcas spoke with a citizen who wanted to report a possible theft after a sign went missing after being stowed away. There are no leads at this time.

• A deputy on San Juan stopped the driver of a vehicle for speeding and issued them a citation for driving 40 mph in a 25 mph zone.

• A deputy on San Juan was dispatched to a report of a dog-at-large. The dog was returned to the owner and the owner was given a citation.

• A Lopez deputy responded when an individual living near a waterfront restaurant witnessed a patron “moon” his friends as they boated by. The suspected flasher could not be found.

May 27

• A Lopez deputy performed a welfare check. The involved person was not impaired but refused to seek care for their illness.

• A Lopez deputy stopped the driver of a vehicle for speeding. The driver was issued citations for driving without an operator’s license and operating a vehicle without insurance.

• A deputy on Orcas responded to a welfare check in the Deer Harbor area. When the person was contacted they did not wish to speak with law enforcement.

• San Juan deputies responded to a report of an animal bite, and transported the victim to the hospital for treatment.

• A San Juan deputy was at the hospital for an animal bite report when the deputy was informed of another bite that occurred earlier in the day with an unknown dog. The deputy attempted to contact the victim, who did not answer their phone.

• A Lopez deputy conducted a stop on a vehicle that was drifting off the road. The driver was arrested for DUI.

May 28

• Deputies on San Juan were dispatched to a report of a missing person experiencing a health crisis. The person eventually returned.

• On San Juan, a deputy was dispatched to a health crisis. The person was taken to the hospital.

• A citizen turned in a driver’s license and school ASB card.

• On San Juan, a car struck a bicyclist. The cyclist was transported to the hospital for possible injuries, and the driver received a citation for negligent driving.

• A deputy on San Juan stopped the driver of a vehicle for speeding and cited the driver for traveling 69 mph in a 45 mph zone.

May 29

• Along with Orcas Fire and EMS, deputies responded to a report of a person who was unconscious and not breathing. Resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful. A death investigation is ongoing.

• A Lopez deputy stopped the driver of a vehicle that was the subject of a traffic complaint last week. The driver was issued a criminal citation for driving with a suspended license.

• A deputy on San Juan took a report of a theft from a local business.

May 30

• Deputies on San Juan and an Orcas deputy responded to a report of a domestic incident on a vessel and determined no crime had been committed. However, one involved party had an out-of-county arrest warrant and was arrested.

• A deputy on San Juan received a report of a no-contact order violation. The deputy made contact, arrested them, and booked them into jail for violating said order.

• A vehicle was issued a parking ticket at the Lopez ferry terminal. The vehicle’s owner frequently disregards the clearly posted parallel parking only sign, which limits access to the parking lot entrance for other drivers.

• A deputy on San Juan received a report of a lawn mower theft. The deputy obtained a video of the incident.

• A deputy on Orcas responded to a report of the theft of a package from a mailbox.

• In Friday Harbor a deputy received a report of a vehicle prowl. The victim indicated that most likely happened on 5-24-23 around 10 p.m. A wallet and a key were stolen from the vehicle.

• A deputy on Orcas responded to a lost property call at the Orcas sub-station.

• Deputies on San Juan responded to a citizen dispute. Neighbors got into an argument, and the reporting party wanted to be left alone. It was learned that the reporting party had active warrants for their arrest, and they were arrested on those warrants and booked into jail.

• A Lopez deputy responded to a report of a vehicle intentionally blocking Mackaye Harbor Road. The driver refused to move and was intoxicated. They were arrested for assault, disorderly conduct and negligent driving.