Outstanding warrant, near collision with a semi and mailbox mischief | Sheriff’s Log

Oct. 29: A San Juan deputy responded to a reported hit and run collision at the ferry landing. The deputy contacted the suspect and assisted in an exchange of information.

November 21, 2014 5:16 pm

Oct. 29: A San Juan deputy responded to a reported hit and run collision at the ferry landing. The deputy contacted the suspect and assisted in an exchange of information.

•  A Lopez deputy responded to a reported motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. The investigation revealed the driver had failed to set the parking brake, and as they exited the vehicle, it moved, knocking the driver to the gone.

• A San Juan deputy responded to a reported protection order violation. The investigation remains open.

Oct. 30: A San Juan deputy was contacted at the station regarding a protection order violation. It was determined the order had not been violated and the complainant was advised to seek a modification of the order.

• On Orcas deputies responded to a reported theft of motor vehicle. The investigation revealed there was a misunderstanding and the vehicle was returned. The driver of the vehicle was arrested for Driving While Suspended.

Oct. 31: A San Juan deputy responded to assist medical personnel and subsequently arrested a person on an outstanding warrant.

• An Orcas deputy arrested a wanted person after she narrowly avoided a collision with a semi-truck.

• An Orcas deputy responded to a reported dog bite that had occurred in a small neighborhood. The victim had a minor injury and did not want any action taken, just a reminder to the dog owner to keep the dog on a leash.

Nov. 1: A Lopez deputy responded to a reported vandalism. Eight mailboxes had been smashed in the same area of the island. There is no suspect information at this time.

• A Lopez deputy received more reports of damaged mailboxes. No suspect information at this time.

• An Orcas deputy assisted a community member in working to retrieve property from a friend.

• A San Juan deputy was contacted by a citizen in reference to an ongoing telephonic harassment. Further investigation is required.

Nov. 2: A Lopez deputy responded to a prowler call. The suspect was reported to have left the area on foot. The deputy checked the immediate area but was unable to locate the suspect.

• A Lopez deputy contacted a citizen concerning a damaged mailbox. There is no suspect information at this time.

• A San Juan deputy was able to locate and return a missing person to his home. The subject’s boat motor quit and he was unable to restart it.

Nov. 3: There was a report of a damaged mailbox on Lopez Island. There is no suspect information available.