Police blotter for Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015

Assault

• At 1:14 p.m. Saturday, a 56-year-old man reported he was assaulted two days ago in the 5900 block of Churchill Way. Investigation continues. Alcohol involved.

• At 7:02 p.m. Saturday, a 45-year-old woman was arrested for domestic violence assault in the Mendenhall Valley. She was taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center and held without bail.

• At 2:10 a.m. Sunday, a 25-year-old man reported he was assaulted by a woman in the 200 block of Front Street. Investigation continues.

Disabled vehicle

• At 7:15 a.m. Sunday, a disabled vehicle was impounded as evidence from Vanderbilt Hill Road.

Theft

• At 5:05 p.m. Saturday, a 56-year-old woman reported a rose gold tennis bracelet was stolen from a package in the mail in the 1700 block of Dimond Drive.

• At 8:47 a.m. Sunday, a 23-year-old woman reported $521 taken from her vehicle in the Juneau area.

Trespassing

• At 3:37 a.m. Sunday, Cary Shilts, 51, was arrested for assault in the 400 block of Third Street. He was taken to LCCC and held on $1,000 bail.

Vandalism

• At 9:23 p.m. Saturday, a 37-year-old man reported vandalism to the front window of his home by what appeared to be a BB gun in the 8400 block of Valley Boulevard.

• At 9:48 p.m. Saturday, a 28-year-old woman reported vandalism to her truck window, possibly by a BB gun in the 8400 block of Valley boulevard.

Vehicle in ditch

• At 3:15 a.m. Sunday, an investigation continued regarding a vehicle found in a ditch and which was later reported stolen in the 11000 block of Glacier Highway.

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