(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Police calls for Friday, July 28, 2023

This report contains information from law enforcement and public safety agencies.

For Friday, July 28

Domestic Dispute

At 1:24 p.m. on Friday, the Juneau Police Department received a report of an altercation involving a man in the Juneau area.

Driving While Intoxicated

At 12:30 p.m. on Friday, 57-year-old James Murphy was arrested for driving under the influence. He was taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center and his vehicle was impounded.

At 8:03 p.m. on Friday, 19-year-old Tyler Glaum was arrested on Front Street for driving while intoxicated. He was taken to LCCC, and additionally charged with driving while license revoked and providing false information.

Misconduct Involving a Weapon

At 11:43 p.m. on Friday, JPD began an investigation into a report of misconduct involving a weapon on Front Street.

Theft

At 2:19 p.m. on Friday, JPD received a report of a female stealing items on Willoughby Drive.

Trespass

At 8:54 p.m. on Friday, 46-year-old Steven Lythgoe was cited and released on Glacier Highway for criminal trespass.

At 9:45 p.m. on Friday, a man reported a 36-year-old man trespassed at a business on Glacier Highway.

Warrant Arrest

At 12:08 a.m. on Friday, 20-year-old Leilani Mayeda was arrested on Northwood Drive on an outstanding JPD warrant. She was taken to LCCC.

At 12:05 p.m. Friday, 46-year-old Stephen Waddle was arrested on Nugget Drive on three warrants totaling $150 on original counts of second-degree theft and larceny. He was taken to LCCC.

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