(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Police calls for Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023

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

  • Saturday, January 28, 2023 6:30am
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This report contains information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies.

Assault

At 8:03 a.m. on Thursday, a 54-year-old woman reported a 49-year-old man was assaulted by a 42-year-old man on Teal Street.

Attempt to Serve

At 11:11 p.m. on Wednesday, 31-year-old Delina Sims was arrested on Willoughby on an Alaska State Troopers warrant. Sims was taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center.

Death

At 7:43 p.m. on Wednesday, Juneau Police Department conducted a confidential report into a death investigation in the Juneau area. No foul play was suspected.

Fraud

At 1:35 p.m. on Wednesday, a 31-year-old woman reported the receipt of a counterfeit bill on Vintage Boulevard.

Motor Vehicle Crash without Injury

At 2:12 p.m. on Wednesday, a 49-year-old woman reported her 2021 Honda CRV was struck by another vehicle while parked on Glacier Highway.

Theft

At 4:58 p.m. on Wednesday, a 33-year-old woman reported miscellaneous items stolen from a residence on Postal Way.

Trespassing

At 6:07 p.m. on Wednesday, 31-year-old Kier Vergara was arrested on Shell Simmons Drive for trespass and was taken to LCCC.

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