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 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.
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.
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 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.
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."
A Lopez driver discovered that ditches are not ideal off-road parking spots, though fortunately a helpful friend and the laws of physics conspired to reunite vehicle and pavement without incident.
A Lopez deputy ticketed a vehicle parked in front of a No Parking sign at Agate Beach Park, because apparently snow provides excellent camouflage for reading comprehension skills.
Two vehicles met in Friday Harbor under icy conditions and nobody was hurt, proving that even collisions follow the island's motto: "We're all just sliding along together."
A San Juan driver learned the hard way that 61 in a 45 is not a math problem—it's a citation.
Both parties left the scene with valid licenses, insurance, and the knowledge that collisions require paperwork.
Two pickup trucks met on San Juan Island and decided to become better acquainted—both drivers had valid licenses and insurance, so at least somebody was prepared.
A San Juan deputy issued a citation to a driver going 60 in a 45, because apparently that driver thought the speed limit was more of a suggestion than a legal boundary.
A San Juan driver learned the hard way that "fast and roundabout" isn't a personality type—clocked at 42 in a 25, they received a citation for their enthusiastic interpretation of speed limits.
An Orcas driver decided that a 25 mph zone was more of a suggestion than a speed limit, hitting 40 mph instead; they also had the added distinction of doing so with a suspended license, making this a real two-for-one special.
A Lopez driver found out that doing 37 in a 25 on Fisherman Bay Road is a quick way to get a speeding ticket and a slower commute home.
A suspicious vehicle on a Port Stanley Road property turned out to be completely legitimate, making this the island's least exciting mystery since someone called about a "prowler" that was a mailbox.
An Orcas driver's reckless driving experiment ended when they collided with a large rock—a contest the driver lost decisively, with injuries sustained in the process.
An Orcas driver was apparently auditioning for a faster speed class and achieved a 55 mph in a 40 mph zone; the deputy was unimpressed and issued a citation.
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 vehicle in Friday Harbor became an unwilling participant in a midnight shopping spree when someone helped themselves to the contents—proving that car prowls are the original subscription box service, except you don't choose what gets taken.
A Lopez woman discovered that her unlocked car in Lopez Village had become an unwitting donation center, courtesy of a very industrious thief.
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 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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.