A Friday Harbor resident discovered that an uninvited guest had made a withdrawal from their home that the bank definitely didn't authorize, and deputies are currently investigating who made this unauthorized transfer.
A trespasser in the San Juan Island area was found to be merely a civil matter, which is a fancy way of saying the deputy's lecture on property lines was probably the harshest punishment involved.
A San Juan Island theft was documented and politely handed off to another agency, because nothing says "your problem now" quite like an informational report.
A Lopez Island school's unexpected livestock visitor proved that someone's farm-to-table concept was a little too literal, though the situation was resolved without anyone having to herd cats—just actual animals.
A deputy took a stolen vehicle report on Orcas Island—looks like someone decided to take a joyride without asking permission, and now we're playing the world's least fun game of hide-and-seek with a car.
A collision occurred at Douglas Road and Madden Lane on San Juan Island, where the at-fault driver was suspected of driving under the influence; she was arrested for DUI and processed accordingly.
A deputy responded to a trespass complaint on San Juan Island and resolved the matter through conversation with the parties involved.
An after-hours basketball game at Orcas Island Public School got a little too competitive when a fight broke out, but nobody wanted to press charges—apparently they just wanted to settle it on the court.
A Lopez woman discovered that her unlocked car in Lopez Village had become an unwitting donation center, courtesy of a very industrious thief.
A Lopez Island resident reported an injured deer on Mud Bay Road, but the deer's miraculous recovery upon seeing a deputy suggests it was either faking or simply needed better motivation to get moving.
A Lopez deputy was dispatched for a dog picked up by a citizen in the roadway. The dog was reunited with the owner, who was warned for having a dog at large.
A Friday Harbor juvenile was having what we'll generously call a "rough day," complete with threats of self-harm, which earned them a one-way ticket to the ER and then into the loving arms of juvenile services.
A hit-and-run in Eastsound left deputies searching for a suspect vehicle believed to be an SUV or van—basically, any boxy thing on wheels that isn't a sedan.
The hit-and-run victim's car sustained minor damage, meaning they got off easier than most of us do in a parking lot.
A good Samaritan found a dog loose in the roadway and brought it home, but the owner got a friendly reminder that "at large" doesn't mean "at liberty to roam."
A Friday Harbor business theft was resolved when the suspect realized that paying for items is actually how retail works, and all charges were dropped faster than the merchandise was grabbed.
Two vehicles collided in Friday Harbor in what can only be described as a meeting that nobody wanted to attend, but a collision report was completed and everyone walked away citation-free.
Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in Friday Harbor and discovered the male resident was observing his court-ordered sobriety about as well as a fish observes dry land.
A deputy answered the call for an agency assist in Friday Harbor, only to discover the real emergency was medical—talk about a plot twist.
A citizen reported a hit and run collision on their parked vehicle at Island Market in Eastsound; the other driver left the scene faster than they left a note.
A motorist learned that speeding in the 1800 block of Mud Bay Road comes with a ticket—turns out there really is a fine line between safe and unsafe driving.
A found Canon Powershot came in with more concrete evidence than most of our cases—literally. We played detective with the memory card, spotted a cement truck logo, and tracked down the owner faster than you can say "photo recovery."
A Lopez deputy took a report of stolen guitar strings—or possibly the whole instrument. Either way, someone's day just became a lot less melodic.
A Lopez Island resident got identity-jacked by someone apparently calling from the Middle East, but our vigilant bank caught the suspicious transaction and shut it down before any real damage was done. No loss, and the suspect remains roughly 6,000 miles away and equally uncooperative.
A speed demon at Terrill Beach and Mt. Baker Road discovered that going 52 in a 35 means you're not just breaking the law, you're breaking the sound barrier—or at least the citation barrier.
An Eastsound resident reported her vehicle stolen by a family member who apparently decided a ferry ride to the mainland was cheaper than asking for the keys.
Apparently this one got cut off mid-incident, but we're guessing it also involved someone who didn't get the memo about designated camping zones.
A wallet was discovered on Larson Street by our Public Works crew, who proved that not all heroes wear capes—some wear safety vests and turn in lost property to dispatch.
A Friday Harbor resident learned an expensive lesson about unlocked vehicles: they're basically a vending machine for thieves, except the machine also takes your dignity.
A vehicle owner reported damage at the ferry lot, but when deputies checked security footage, the cameras had apparently taken the day off—no incident was captured, which is pretty on-brand for government technology.