(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

Police calls for Tuesday, April 16, 2024

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

For Tuesday, April 16

Assault

At 11:08 a.m. on Tuesday, 47-year-old Jolene Ann Joey was arrested for harassment on Hospital Drive. She was taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center.

Drug Activity

At 12:37 p.m. on Tuesday, the Juneau Police Department began a confidential investigation into a report of drug activity.

Police Assist

At 12:12 a.m. on Tuesday, JPD assisted another agency on Trout Street.

Sex Crime

At 5:46 p.m. on Tuesday, JPD began a confidential investigation in a report of a sexual assault.

Suspicious Activity Vehicle Subject Device

At 6:05 a.m. on Tuesday, a backpack found on Riverside Drive was placed into safekeeping by JPD.

Theft

At 2:44 p.m. on Tuesday, a 41-year-old male reported the theft of a minibike on Long Run Drive.

Trespassing

At 8:46 a.m. on Tuesday, a 36-year-old female reported a 35-year-old male was trespassing on private property on Glacier Highway.

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