(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

Police calls for Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024

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

For Thursday, Aug. 29

Attempt to Serve

At 5:45 a.m. on Thursday, 32-year-old Roderick Vasquez was arrested on Trout Street on a $5,000 Alaska State Troopers warrant. He was taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center.

Child Abuse or Neglect

At 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, the Juneau Police Department initiated a confidential investigation into a report of child abuse.

Directed Activity

At 5:29 p.m. on Thursday, JPD created a case for information on Glacier Highway.

Domestic Dispute

At 6:45 a.m. on Thursday, 41-year-old Michael Williams was arrested for domestic violence assault on Crow Hill Drive. He was taken to LCCC. Alcohol was a factor.

Driving While Intoxicated

At 10:33 p.m. on Thursday, 41-year-old Shawn Norton was arrested on Glacier Highway for driving while intoxicated and disorderly conduct. He was taken to LCCC.

Shoplifting

At 7:20 p.m. on Thursday. a 30-year-old male reported a theft from a business on Willoughby Avenue.

Trespassing

At 2:15 p.m. on Thursday, a 37-year-old male reported a 62-year-old male trespassing on CBJ property at Bentwood Place.

Welfare Check

At 5:19 p.m. on Thursday, 25-year-old Pedro Franco was arrested on a no-bail JPD warrant on Lemon Creek Road. He was taken to LCCC.

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