Police calls for Friday, April 27, 2018

  • By Juneau Empire
  • Thursday, April 26, 2018 9:40am
  • NewsCrime

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction information. Anyone listed in this report is presumed innocent. Anyone with information about a crime can report a tip anonymously to juneaucrimeline.com.

Assault

• At 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, the Juneau Police Department responded to the 3200 block of Douglas Highway to investigate the report of assault and burglary. Investigation continues.

• At 7:06 p.m. Tuesday, JPD responded to the 200 block of Franklin Street to investigate the report of a woman, 33, who reported she was assaulted. Alcohol was a factor. Investigation continues.

Burglary

• At 11:44 a.m. Wednesday, JPD responded to the 6500 block of Glacier Highway to investigate the report of a burglary. Investigation continues.

Domestic violence

• At 1:32 p.m. Tuesday, JPD arrested a 19-year-old woman in the Juneau area for domestic violence assault. She was taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center.

• At 10:25 p.m. Tuesday, JPD arrested a 38-year-old woman in the Juneau area for domestic violence assault and domestic violence criminal mischief. Alcohol was a factor. The woman was taken to LCCC.

Motor vehicle crash

• At 8:47 a.m. Wednesday, JPD responded to the 12300 block of Mendenhall Loop Road to investigate a motor vehicle crash. A woman, 28, was taken to Bartlett Regional Hospital to be evaluated for neck pain, JPD spokesperson Erann Kalwara said.

Sex crime

• At 7:46 a.m. Wednesday, JPD conducted a confidential investigation into a sexual assault. Alcohol was a factor.

Shoplifting

• At 1:47 p.m. Tuesday, JPD cited and released Veronica Shortcakes, 50, in the 8100 block of Glacier Highway for larceny. Alcohol was a factor.

• At 3:01 p.m. Tuesday, JPD cited and released Johanna Cropley, 31, in the 8100 block of Glacier Highway for larceny.

Theft

• At 7:18 p.m. Tuesday, JPD responded to Sherwood Lane to investigate the report of criminal trespass. Investigation continues.

Warrant arrest

• At 6:59 a.m. Wednesday, JPD arrested Ellin Mikeline McGonegal, 46, in the 6300 block of Glacier Highway on two $250 Alaska State Troopers warrants. According to online court records, the warrants were for theft charges. The arrest began with a traffic stop, and the driver of the car Charles Grosvold, 44, was cited for driving without a license and his car was impounded. McGonegal was taken to LCCC.

Weapons misconduct

• At 5:09 p.m. Tuesday, JPD arrested Brian Watson, 22, and Joseph Cropley, 20, in the 3600 block of Amalga Street for weapons misconduct. The firearms in their possession were seized. Alcohol was a factor.

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