The Island Blotter

San Juan County Sheriff's Log — Powered by dad humor

Source: Islands Sounder

Week of Aug 12

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.

Aug 13, 2024 Domestic
Week of Aug 5

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.

Aug 7, 2024 Domestic
Week of Dec 12

An Eastsound call turned out to be all bark and no bite—verbal only, no crimes committed.

Dec 13, 2022 Eastsound Domestic