It's a police car until you look closely and see the details don't quite match. (Juneau Empire File / Michael Penn)

Police calls for Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021

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

  • Juneau Empire
  • Thursday, August 26, 2021 8:30am
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This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies.

Child abuse/neglect

At 2:57 p.m. on Monday, Juneau Police Department investigated a report of child abuse.

Conditions violation

At 11:55 p.m. on Monday, 33-year-old Taylor Hudson Cope was arrested for unlawful contact and violating conditions of release on the 8700 block of Teal Street and taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center.

Disabled vehicle

At 4:29 a.m. on Tuesday, a 1999 Chevy on the 6500 block of Egan Drive was impounded due to being a traffic hazard.

Driving while intoxicated

At 3:57 p.m. on Monday, 64-year-old Teddy Lee Ludeman was arrested for driving while intoxicated after his vehicle was located in a ditch on the 3600 block of Tongass Boulevard and taken to LCCC. Alcohol was a factor.

Lost/found

At 9:45 p.m. on Monday, a wallet found in the 1800 block of Shell Simmons Drive was returned to the parents of the individual.

At 8:11 a.m. on Tuesday, a purse was found in the 6200 block of Alaway Drive.

Sexual assault/abuse

At 2:16 a.m. on Tuesday, JPD investigated a report of a sexual assault.

Shoplifting

At 8:25 a.m. on Tuesday, a 58-year-old man reported a shoplift from a business in the 8100 block of Glacier Highway.

Trespassing

At 12:44 p.m. on Monday, 35-year-old Johanna Cropley was cited and released for criminal trespass on the 8100 block of Glacier Highway.

At 12:51 p.m. on Monday, 46-year-old Susan Sears was arrested for criminal trespass on the 8700 block of Teal Street and taken to LCCC.

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