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

March 12

• An Orcas Island deputy responded to a sick animal call at a local business. The deputy contacted the dog owner and was made aware that the 16-year-old dog had an upcoming medical appointment for a benign lipoma that had ruptured.

• An Orcas Island deputy helped a concerned citizen understand the process of the Sheriff’s Office procedures on the safekeeping of firearms and ammunition.

• An Orcas Island deputy authored a report for a local citizen who experienced financial fraud. The report from the Sheriff’s Office will help the citizen dispute the erroneous charges and document the incident.

• An Orcas Island deputy assisted Peace Island Medical Center by conducting a welfare check on an individual’s dogs that were left home alone. The individual was admitted to the hospital and had been away from home for more than 24 hours. The Sheriff’s Office was able to care for the two dogs.

• Deputies on San Juan Island responded to a report of a juvenile possibly having a mental health crisis. The juvenile was transported to the hospital without incident. A report was completed.

• A deputy on San Juan Island responded to a report of a found substance onboard a vessel, with an unknown owner to the possible drugs. The item was packaged as evidence and submitted for destruction. A report was completed.

• A San Juan deputy was injured while conducting a DUI investigation. The suspect was booked into jail for assault in the second degree, disarming a law enforcement officer, driving under the influence and resisting arrest.

March 13

• A Lopez deputy responded when an individual experiencing delusions reported trespassers living on their roof. The situation was determined to be unfounded.

• A deputy on San Juan Island contacted a person who had six outstanding warrants out of San Juan County District Court. The person was arrested and was booked into the jail.

March 14

• The Sheriff’s Office arrested an individual wanted on district court warrants. The individual was booked into the San Juan County jail.

• An Orcas Island deputy received a vehicle key that was found on Orcas Road by a concerned citizen. The citizen posted the found key on Facebook’s Orcas Island Rant and Rave group to inform the community that the Sheriff’s Office had possession of the key.

March 15

• A Lopez deputy was contacted about an incident of trespassing on a private beach. The involved party was located and contacted. County documents detailing the ownership of the area were reviewed.

• A Lopez deputy was dispatched to a mental health call on Waldron Island. The reporting party was not in the county at the time of the call. The incident was forwarded to mental health professionals for follow-up, and an informational report was completed.

• A San Juan deputy responded to a report of a found cell phone that was located at Jackson Beach. The phone was entered into evidence.

• Orcas Island deputies responded to a domestic dispute between siblings in Eastsound. The investigating deputies responded to two separate locations and found that both parties were under the influence of alcohol. The investigation revealed no crime was committed, and the incident was documented.

March 16

• An Orcas Island deputy documented an alleged theft of a wallet on a Washington state ferry.

• A deputy on Orcas Island conducted a traffic stop. The driver was issued notices of infraction for expired registration and no proof of liability insurance. The driver was issued warnings for failing to transfer the title, speeding and not having documents on hand.

• A deputy on San Juan Island requested emergency medical services to respond to the jail per an in-custody individual’s request for medical attention. The male was evaluated by EMS and was cleared to remain in the jail. A report was completed.

March 17

• A deputy on San Juan Island took a report of mail theft. A report was completed.

• A deputy on San Juan Island took a report of mail theft. A report was completed.

• A deputy on Orcas Island received a report of identity theft. The deputy authored a report. The investigation is ongoing.

March 18

• A deputy and a detective responded to a report of a death in Friday Harbor. An investigation was conducted and it appeared as though the individual expired from natural causes. A report was completed.