A San Juan deputy responded to a domestic incident and determined it was just a verbal argument—in other words, a disagreement that didn't require a police report, but got one anyway.
A Friday Harbor shoplifter's debut in security camera footage wasn't quite the breakthrough moment they were hoping for; they were booked into jail for third-degree theft after denying involvement despite video evidence.
An Orcas deputy investigated a fraud report and found the caller had been on the receiving end of several Medicare scams—but at least their wallet remained unscathed.
An Orcas resident decided their firearm's future was in safe hands, turning it over to deputies for destruction rather than keeping it around.
Deputies responded to a San Juan domestic call that turned out to be a medical crisis involving a juvenile; the individual was medically airlifted off the island for specialized care.
What started as a domestic incident on San Juan escalated into a smoke investigation and then a knife situation, but deputies safely took the individual into protective custody without further incident.
A deputy responded to a dog bite incident on Orcas and checked in with the victim receiving medical treatment—hopefully the dog's bark was worse than its bite.
A San Juan driver learned the hard way that "left turn only" signs aren't suggestions, receiving a verbal warning for their creative interpretation of traffic laws at Nichols and Argyle.
A Lopez deputy evicted an unauthorized camper from the village park and connected them with services—proving that sometimes the best way to help someone is to tell them to pitch their tent elsewhere.
[This appears to be a duplicate/continuation of incident 25—no separate entry needed.]
A San Juan neighbor received a dog warning letter after their pup became the subject of a noise complaint, giving "ruff" justice a whole new meaning.
Lopez residents reported hearing what sounded like large explosions from San Juan or the peninsula, which remains a mystery that's still going boom in our records.
A Lopez resident reported a stolen kayak from the marina, and the investigation is paddling along—no suspect in sight yet.
An Orcas deputy found a wallet and booked it into evidence, giving new meaning to "checking your balance" at the station.
A San Juan driver en route to becoming the island's premiere donut artist was stopped for under-glow, speeding 21 miles over the limit, and creative lane selection—and was ultimately arrested for DUI, proving that some people really do take the scenic route home.
A San Juan deputy responded to a report of lost property, which we assume has not yet been found, hence the "lost" part.
The vehicle's owner received a citation for roadway parking, learning the hard way that "no parking" signs aren't just friendly suggestions.
A vehicle on Fisherman Bay Road decided to take up more than its fair share of the northbound lane, proving that parallel parking is apparently optional when you're not paying attention.
A Lopez resident discovered that Facebook harassment doesn't always translate to criminal activity—turns out some posts are just the digital equivalent of shouting into the void, so we let this one go.
The dog's owner received an at-large warning letter—consider it a gentle reminder that fences make good neighbors, and leashes make better dog owners.
A Lopez deputy responded to a dog-at-large complaint on Lopez.
An Orcas deputy responded to a trespassing complaint.
An Orcas deputy completed a welfare check and made contact with the individual.
An Orcas deputy responded to an accident with injury near Deer Harbor and arrested the driver for DUI; the driver was released with a citation and court date, with a report forwarded to the Department of Licensing.
A San Juan resident reported being defrauded and had already contacted their bank to halt the transfer, though no suspect information was available at the time of the report.
A vehicle went off Deer Harbor Road and came to rest on the rocks below; Orcas Fire and EMS responded to extract the injured occupant, who was airlifted to the mainland for treatment.
An Orcas deputy reviewed a protection order complaint and determined no violation had occurred—a rare case where paperwork actually prevented drama instead of causing it.
A San Juan deputy located a suspect vehicle and recovered 18 campaign signs, proving that sign theft is definitely not a platform we endorse.
A deputy processed a licensing matter with proper identification verification—documentation: the unsung hero of bureaucracy.
A deputy clocked a speed demon on Orcas Road doing 52 in a 35—apparently the driver thought the posted limit was more of a suggestion, like "don't take the last donut."