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

March 9

• The following five calls occurred on Lopez Island on the same day. The investigation continues:

• Lopez deputy responded for a vandalism complaint. It was determined that someone damaged a mailbox with an explosive device.
• A deputy responded to Caldwell Road on Lopez for a vandalism complaint. It was determined that someone damaged a mailbox with an explosive device.
• A Lopez deputy responded to a report of a vandalized mailbox. The mailbox appeared to have been damaged by an explosive device.
• A deputy responded to the area of Kings Point Road on Lopez for a potential arson complaint. A passerby reported seeing a mailbox on fire. Due to suspicious circumstances and safety concerns, a bomb disposal unit responded to investigate. No explosive device was found.
• A deputy responded to Barlow Bay Road on Lopez for a vandalism complaint. It was determined that someone damaged a mailbox with an explosive device.

• A Friday Harbor deputy received a report of possible threats. The investigation showed that no actionable threats were made in this incident.

• A deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a domestic dispute. The investigation showed that it was a verbal argument when one of the persons involved went to get some of their property from the residence.

• A San Juan Island homeowner found a white sedan backed into his gate and the gate was damaged. The vehicle was abandoned and the owner of the vehicle was nowhere to be found.

March 10

• A deputy responded to a report of illegal dumping of trash at a resort on Orcas Island. Upon completion of the investigation the suspect was contacted and issued a criminal citation with a court date.

• An Eastsound resident reported that rain gear left outside was taken from the Orcas Island Yacht Club by an unknown person.

March 11

• An Orcas driver was cited for speeding 48 in a 35. Verbal warnings given for a defective right brake light and expired vehicle registration.

• A Friday Harbor resident received a fraudulent computer related phone contact and then experienced Internet problems. Information given by the caller was fraudulent and they cannot be traced.

• A Lopez deputy took a report of a mailbox partially damaged by a fireworks device.

March 12

• Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in Friday Harbor. The female suspect had fled the scene prior to deputies’ arrival.

• Orcas deputies were dispatched to a truck in the ditch, partially blocking the road. A tow truck was called and the truck was removed.

• An Orcas deputy responded to an Olga address in regards to illegal dumping on someone’s property.

• A non-resident boater came to check on his boat at the Port of Friday Harbor. He found his Boston Whaler Dinghy had been taken between December and March. No suspects or evidence at this time. Owner will e-mail further information on dinghy. Investigation continues.

• Deputies were dispatched to contact a subject who stated he was involved in a verbal altercation with a known person to him at an establishment in Eastsound. Deputies contacted both parties and determined a crime did not occur. A report was completed for documentation purposes.

March 13

• Orcas deputies and OIFR were dispatched by boat to Decatur Island for a medical emergency. Upon arrival the person was found to be deceased of natural causes.

• A complainant came into the Sheriff’s Office on San Juan Island reporting a verbal argument with a bus driver the evening before.

• A Lopez deputy investigated a report of threats, and found no probable cause for a crime.

• A Lopez deputy was dispatched to a large tree that had fallen across Mackaye Harbor Road blocking the roadway. A Public Works crew also responded and removed the tree.

• A Lopez Island deputy responded to a tree down, blocking a portion of Shark Reef Road. The tree was cleared from the roadway, eliminating the hazard.

• Deputies responded to a verbal domestic in Friday Harbor. One of the parties involved threatened self-harm. The person was transported to the ER to be evaluated by a mental health professional. All the parties involved were compliant.

March 14

• A Lopez Island deputy responded to a commercial burglar alarm at a business in Lopez Village. The building was found secure. No evidence of any attempt at forced entry was found.

• An Orcas resident called to report that someone had backed into his front bumper at an unknown time or location.

• A Lopez deputy received a report of a fraudulent purchase on a debit card. An unknown subject made a purchase that was delivered out of state. The complainant cancelled the card.

• A victim of a crime in Friday Harbor reported that the suspect of the crime had contacted him on Facebook. The victim provided screen captures of the communication to police. Information was forwarded to the prosecutor for charging and the suspect was contacted and advised to stop.

• Lopez deputies were dispatched to a report of a possible burglary reported remotely by a homeowner with a security camera. Deputies determined no entry was made, but there was slight damage to the exterior. Investigation continues.

• A Lopez Island deputy assisted by Lopez Island EMS responded to a reportedly suicidal subject. It was determined that the subject made a suicidal statement out of frustration to another party, who in turn called 911. No actual threat of harm was evident in contact with the subject.

March 15

• A deputy was dispatched to a domestic disturbance on San Juan. The reporting deputy spoke with the involved parties and discovered the incident to be a verbal disagreement.

• Deputies responded to the fire station in Eastsound after an EMS patient had passed away. A standard unattended death investigation was conducted and determined that the patient died of natural causes.

• A San Juan Island deputy responded to Grover Street in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Contact was made with the vehicle owner and he made arrangements to move the vehicle.

• A Lopez deputy responded to a reported theft. Investigation revealed that as a couple was parting ways, ownership of some items was in dispute. The deputy advised the parties that if it can’t be worked out between them, they needed to go to court to resolve those differences.

• A male subject was arrested for domestic violence and malicious mischief in Friday Harbor.