(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Police calls for Saturday, May 6, 2023

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

Arrest

At 1:35 p.m. on Wednesday, 35-year-old Derik Wythe was arrested on Shell Simmons Drive for violating a domestic violence order and was taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center.

Assist

At 12:56 p.m. on Wednesday, Juneau Police Department conducted a confidential investigation into a report of drug activity on Mendenhall Loop Road.

Attempt to Serve

At 11:14 p.m. on Wednesday, 22-year-old Seth Gerrin was arrested on Alaway Avenue on three warrants and was taken to LCCC.

Disturbance

At 7:55 p.m. on Wednesday, a 46-year-old woman was arrested on Glacier Highway for criminal mischief, domestic violence and was taken to LCCC.

Motor Vehicle Crash without Injury

At 8:29 p.m. on Wednesday, JPD responded to a report that a vehicle hit a structure on Churchill Way and left the area.

Trespassing

At 7:04 a.m. on Thursday, 62-year-old Thomas Melvin Bell was arrested on Front Street and later released for criminal trespass. It was determined that alcohol was a factor in this case.

Vandalism

At 6:46 a.m. on Thursday, JPD responded to a report of vandalism at a local business on Commercial Boulevard.

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