The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls:
March 22
• An Eastsound resident contacted deputies about several damaged trees, but he was unsure if it was caused by vandalism or natural causes.
• A San Juan deputy responded to a vehicle collision on the south end of the island. The driver was arrested for a DUI.
March 23
• A deputy responded to a welfare check in Friday Harbor, where he discovered the occupant was on the ground and had been down for an unknown amount of time. The patient was transported for medical treatment.
• A deputy responded to a non-injury vehicle collision in Friday Harbor.
• An Orcas Island resident reported two unidentified men trespassing on his property. The subjects left and a report was taken.
March 24
• Deputies responded to a residence in Friday Harbor to settle a dispute between roommates just after midnight.
• A victim reported receiving a check from the IRS for a filed tax return. She was advised by the IRS that it appeared her personal information might have been stolen.
• A deputy responded to a San Juan Island residence regarding a dog at-large. The dog was returned to the owner along with a warning letter.
March 25
• A deputy was dispatched to a traffic accident in Friday Harbor. A passenger fell from a moving vehicle.
• A deputy responded to the Peace Island Emergency Room regarding a bite from the family dog. The family agreed to quarantine the dog at home for the required 10 days.
• A deputy issued a ticket during a traffic stop on Lopez Road for using a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle.
• Lopez Island deputies responded to a report of illegal hunting on private property. The deputies were unable to locate the suspect.
March 26
• Friday Harbor deputies were dispatched to a physical domestic dispute. Both parties were interviewed and a female was taken into custody for assault and booked into jail, pending a court hearing.
• A Lopez deputy was called to assist the fire department with traffic control at a structure fire. The road was closed and traffic was rerouted around the fire.
A Lopez deputy was called regarding an abandoned campsite at Odlin Park. Personal property was left in the campsite when the camper left under suspicious circumstances. The camper was located and the owners returned to the park for their belongings.
• Lopez deputies responded to a call of a female subject behaving erratically at the ferry terminal. The woman was found at the market and was asked to leave.
• Friday Harbor deputies were dispatched to investigate a reported trespassing. The subject had already left and could not be located.
March 27
• A Lopez deputy was called to check on the well-being of a subject acting alarmingly at two Lopez businesses. The subject was located and deemed safe.
• A deputy was dispatched to a report of a vehicle prowler in Friday Harbor.
• A deputy responded to a small school bus, with children and chaperones in it, that had driven into a ditch. There were no injuries and only minor damage to the vehicle.
• A Lopez deputy was sent to check on a vehicle that had backed into a ditch and was blocking half the road. The deputy pulled the vehicle out.
• A Lopez deputy was called to a local business regarding an unwanted subject who was accosting customers. The deputy asked the subject to leave. No further action was necessary.
March 28
• A subject was arrested and booked in Friday Harbor jail after violating a domestic violence-related court order.
• A Lopez man was arrested for domestic violence assault when deputies responded to a report of a physical altercation. The suspect left the residence before deputies arrived and was located at a home nearby. The man was transported to the Friday Harbor jail, pending a court appearance.
• An Orcas deputy took a report from a concerned citizen on Shaw regarding the health of a resident. Deputies will follow-up with Adult Protective Services.
• A deputy was dispatched to a verbal dispute between a mother and daughter.