Vehicle violations; strange spraypaint | San Juan County Sheriff’s log

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

Nov. 27

• An Orcas Island deputy responded to an abandoned vehicle. The vehicle was impounded, and the incident was documented.

• A San Juan deputy stopped a vehicle for traveling 51 mph in a posted 25 mph speed zone. The driver was issued an infraction for speed.

• A San Juan deputy stopped a vehicle for traveling 48 mph in a posted 25 mph speed zone. The driver was issued an infraction for speed.

• A Lopez deputy and Lopez EMS responded to a report of an individual who overdosed while riding the ferry. The individual was unloaded off the ferry onto Lopez and EMS administered care. Once stabilized, the patient refused further treatment and was released.

• A deputy on Orcas Island received some found property. The deputy was not able to identify the owner. The property was booked into the evidence room.

Nov. 28

• A San Juan deputy stopped a vehicle for speeding and driving left of center, and because the owner of the vehicle had a suspended driver’s license, the driver was arrested for DUI, resisting arrest, and driving without a license in the second degree. Several infractions were also issued.

• A San Juan deputy responded to a report of a cold domestic incident. An investigation revealed that the incident had occurred outside of San Juan County. The victim was in a safe place and was assisted in formulating a plan for the coming days. They were also in contact with Safe San Juans.

Nov. 29

• An Orcas Island deputy responded to a call of a reckless driver in the area of McNallie Lane and Orcas Road. The vehicle involved was later involved in a solo vehicle accident. The driver of the vehicle was arrested for DUI, no ignition interlock device and driving on a suspended license.

• A San Juan deputy responded to a report of vandalism. The incident was investigated and no suspect information was available.

• San Juan deputies responded to a report of a welfare check. Deputies forced entry into the residence and located the individual deceased. The death appeared to have been from natural causes.

• A deputy on Orcas Island responded to a domestic dispute. After investigation, it was determined that no crime had been committed. One of the involved agreed to leave the residence.

Nov. 30

• A deputy was dispatched to a local business about trespassing. The business was contacted and reported a person previously trespassed from the business had been caught on security camera in the business. A report was taken.

• A deputy was dispatched to a traffic accident in Friday Harbor. One driver was issued an infraction for operating a motor vehicle without insurance. A report was taken.

• A driver on Lopez was issued an infraction for speeding 55 mph in a 35 mph zone on Ferry Road.

• A San Juan deputy observed a vehicle driving, which was known to belong to an individual with a suspended driver’s license. The deputy turned to get behind the vehicle and it turned quickly before the driver exited and began walking away. They were arrested for driving without a license in the second degree.

• A deputy on Orcas Island took a hit-and-run report.

• San Juan deputies responded to a report of a DUI and assault. An individual was arrested for DUI, driving without an ignition interlock device and driving without a license in the third degree.

Dec. 1

• A deputy was dispatched to a business in the Friday Harbor area. The business was requesting a person be trespassed from the business. A trespass warning letter was prepared and signed by the business. The person was served with the letter. A report was taken.

• Orcas Island deputies responded to a disabled vehicle blocking traffic on the road. The driver was subsequently arrested for driving under the influence.

Dec. 2

• A Lopez Island deputy was dispatched to a vandalism report, and the investigation is ongoing. The incident was documented.

• A deputy on San Juan Island took custody of a wallet that was found in Friday Harbor. The owner was notified, however they did not pick up their property. The wallet was submitted into evidence as found property.

• Deputies on San Juan responded to a domestic incident in Friday Harbor. The incident was verbal in nature; however, it was learned that the night prior, there was a physical altercation, and one person sustained injuries. A female was taken into custody for assault in the fourth degree — domestic violence.

Dec. 3

• A vehicle was issued an infraction for a parking violation and posted for tow removal.

• A deputy on Orcas Island responded to a vandalism complaint. A report was authored. The investigation is ongoing.

• A Lopez Island deputy was dispatched to a fraud call. The investigation is ongoing, and the incident was documented.

• Orcas deputies responded to a report of vandalism in the Deer Harbor area. Pictures were taken of the damages and the incident was documented. “The Flats” was found spray painted on the wall. If you have any information, please contact the Sheriff’s Office.

• An Orcas Island deputy conducted a traffic stop near the 800 block of Enchanted Forest Road. The driver was subsequently issued an infraction for speeding 16 mph over the posted speed limit. She was also issued several other infractions.

• Deputies on San Juan responded to a report of a domestic incident where windows were being broken. One individual was arrested and booked into the San Juan County Jail for residential burglary — attempted, violation of protection order — domestic violence, malicious mischief in the second degree and felony harassment.

• Deputies on San Juan Island responded to a report of an intoxicated driver in Friday Harbor. Deputies located the individual, who was positively identified by witnesses. The driver was taken into custody and booked into the San Juan County Jail for driving under the influence.

Dec. 4

• A deputy on San Juan Island took a report of stalking behavior. The reporting party just wanted the information to be documented for the time being and would consider petitioning for a no-contact order through the courts. A report was completed.