(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

Police calls for Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024

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

For Thursday, Dec. 19

Disturbance

At 3:28 p.m. on Thursday, a 45-year-old female reported an assault on Glacier Highway by a 50-year-old male who left the area.

Follow Up

At 6:33 p.m. on Thursday, 33-year-old Joseph Arthur Pipenur was arrested on Vintage Boulevard for second-degree assault, failure to stop and cited for driving while license suspended or revoked. He was taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center.

Shots Fired

At 11:12 a.m. on Thursday, the Juneau Police Department received a report of shots fired in the are of the North Douglas waterfall.

Trespassing

At 7:22 a.m. on Thursday, 41-year-old Ray Brouillette was cited and released on Teal Street for trespassing. Alcohol was a factor.

At 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, 41-year-old Justin Ridinger was arrested on Willoughby Avenue for criminal trespass and violating conditions of release. He was taken to LCCC.

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