(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

Police calls for Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024

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

For Thursday, Sept. 26

Attempt to Serve

At 2:37 p.m. on Thursday, 41-year-old Valerie Parkinson was arrested on Glacier Highway on a $100 warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of trespassing. She was taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center.

At 8:01 p.m. on Thursday, 32-year-old Kier De Jesus was arrested on Cinema Drive for criminal trespassing and violating conditions of release.

Domestic Dispute

At 8:49 a.m. on Thursday, the Juneau Police Department began a confidential investigation into a domestic violence assault on Kimberly Street.

At 4:25 p.m. on Thursday, 31-year-old Matthew Beard was arrested for domestic violence assault on 2nd Street. He was taken to LCCC.

Runaway

At 8:22 p.m. on Thursday, a 17-year-old female was reported as a runaway on Delta Drive. She was later located.

Traffic Stop

At 3:17 p.m. on Thursday, 34-year-old Brian Lauth was arrested for driving while intoxicated on Glacier Highway. He was taken to LCCC and the vehicle he was driving was impounded.

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