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.
A harassed caller decided they'd rather have peace than press charges, so a deputy helped them navigate the no-contact order process and showed them the legal way to say "please leave me alone."
An Orcas deputy responded to a Discovery Way disturbance and discovered the only crime was poor communication—thankfully, no charges filed.
A San Juan resident received threatening text messages and reached out to find out how to fight back legally—turns out, blocks and authorities work better than replying in all caps.
A student's claim of possessing a knife during an altercation at school resulted in faculty intervention, a weapon seizure, and an ongoing investigation that takes this matter very seriously.
A Friday Harbor resident became the unwitting star of a fake contest flyer that featured their phone number, resulting in many confused calls; the flyers were eventually tracked down and removed, and the investigation continues.
A Lopez bar hosted an unexpected romantic comedy when a woman decided that persistent flirting warranted a more direct response—both parties had vacated before deputies arrived, but witness statements confirmed her point was well taken.
An Orcas Island resident contacted deputies about a potential dispute and received a friendly reminder that options exist for future concerns.
A male subject was taken into custody at the Friday Harbor Sheriff's Office following a disturbance and charged with two counts of assault and one count of harassment.
A Lopez landlord-tenant dispute was resolved amicably, proving that sometimes the best way to break the ice is to actually talk to each other instead of through a wall.