It's a police car until you look closely. The eye shies away, the . (Juneau Empire File / Michael Penn)

Police calls for Friday, June 17, 2022

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

  • Juneau Empire
  • Friday, June 17, 2022 6:30am
  • NewsCrime

This report contains information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies.

Child abuse/neglect

At 1:32 p.m. on Tuesday, Juneau Police Department investigated a report of child abuse.

Driving while intoxicated

At 6:32 p.m. on Tuesday, while JPD responded to a crash earlier in the day, 64-year-old Robert Vidic was arrested for driving while intoxicated and driving with a revoked license in the 4000 block of Vintage Boulevard and taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center. The vehicle he was driving was impounded. Alcohol was a factor.

Shoplift

At 1:32 p.m. on Tuesday, a 53-year-old man reported a 26-year-old woman stole merchandise from a business in the 400 block of Franklin Street.

At 5:04 p.m. on Tuesday, 40-year-old Gabriel William Katzeek was arrested for larceny in the 600 block of Willoughby Avenue and taken to LCCC. Alcohol was a factor.

At 7:26 a.m. on Wednesday, 34-year-old Charles Smith Carroll was cited and released for larceny in the 5200 block of Commercial Boulevard. During the same event, 38-year-old James Remington Elisoff was arrested on an Alaska State Troopers warrant and additionally charged with larceny and taken to LCCC.

At 10:07 a.m. on Wednesday, 54-year-old Ronald Rayburn Wheat was arrested for larceny and on an AST warrant in the 600 block Willoughby Avenue and taken to LCCC.

Traffic stop

At 3:42 p.m. on Tuesday, 55-year-old Serapio Garcia was cited and released for driving without a valid license in the 6000 block of Egan Drive.

Vehicle theft

At 7:06 a.m. on Wednesday, JPD received a report of a stolen 1982 Dodge in the 5400 block of Bent Court. The truck was later recovered and returned.

Warrant arrest

At 1:09 a.m. on Wednesday, 46-year-old John Katzeek Sr. was arrested on JPD warrants while downtown and taken to LCCC.

At 11:01 a.m. on Wednesday, 21-year-old Tristen Allenn Hunter was arrested on a JPD warrant on the 9100 block of James Boulevard and taken to LCCC.

More in News

Suicide Basin as of 10:01 a.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2025, taken by a U.S. Geological Survey camera at the basin entrance facing northeast, into the basin. (Screenshot from National Weather Service Juneau page)
Glacial lake outburst swells Salmon River near Hyder

The isolation of Salmon River limits the impact of flooding

Kahyl Dybdahl, left, and Bronze Chevis eat an egg sandwich breakfast before school at Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)
School board allocates extra state funds

More state funds available, but funding issues and federal uncertainty abound

Max Webster stands with Lemon Creek Correctional Center staff in front of new control tower on Tuesday, July 9, 2025. (Natalie Buttner / Juneau Empire)
A towering accomplishment for new Eagle Scout

Max Webster honored at Firearms Training Center Control Tower ribbon-cutting ceremony

Andy Engstrom (left) uses bitcoin to buy lemonade and cookies from business owner Denali Schijvens (right) on Saturday, July 5, 2025. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)
Alaska’s 1st Bitcoin conference held in Juneau

State leaders discuss integrating Bitcoin in Alaska energy, investment and universities

Rep. Nick Begich III, R-Alaska, delivers his keynote address to approximately 40 people, most of whom are from out of state, at the end of the Bitcoin Alaska conference on Sunday. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)
Begich and Bitcoin fly to Juneau after passage of ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

Protesters seek town hall with representative; he delivers keynote address at ticketed conference

Brad Hogarth, one of four finalists to be the new music director of the Juneau Symphony, guides the ensemble through a rehearsal at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)
A pink peony blooms in Chris Urata’s garden on Saturday, July 5, 2025. (Ellie Ruel / Juneau Empire)
Master Gardeners Tour showcases excellence in landscaping

Annual fundraising event features gardens on 11 properties

Seven- and 8-year-olds compete in the watermelon-eating contest at Savviko Park on Thursday, July 3, 2025. (Ellie Ruel / Juneau Empire)
Douglas picnic marks the beginning of 4th of July celebrations

Community members enjoy barbecue, watermelon eating contest

Most Read