(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

Police calls for Tuesday, June 10, 2025

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

For Tuesday, June 10

Attempt to Serve

At 1:35 p.m. on Tuesday, 35-year-old Aaron Thate was arrested on Glacier Highway on a $25 warrant for failure to appear. He was taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center.

Death Investigation

At 5:58 a.m. on Tuesday, the Juneau Police Department began an investigation into the death of a 31-year-old male. The circumstances do not appear to be suspicious and next of kin has been notified.

Domestic Dispute

At 10:33 p.m. on Tuesday, JPD created a case for documentation on Mendenhall Mall Road.

Motor Vehicle Collision Without Injury

At 9:25 a.m. on Tuesday, a 2018 Ford Explorer driven by a 56-year-old female struck a parked Ford F350 on Gastineau Avenue.

At 3:22 p.m. on Tuesday, a 2009 Chevrolet Van driven by a 60-year-old male struck a parked Toyota pickup on D Street.

At 4:21 p.m. on Tuesday, a 51-year-old female reported a hit-and-run accident on Egan Drive.

Shots fired

At 10 p.m. on Tuesday, 44-year-old Collin Pilcher was arrested on Glacier Highway for misconduct involving a weapon. He was taken to LCCC.

Trespassing

At 3:58 a.m. on Tuesday, 33-year-old Kier Vergara was arrested on Trout Street on a $50 warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of trespassing. He was also charged with trespassing and violating conditions of release.

At 3:40 p.m. on Tuesday, a 47-year-old male reported a trespassing issue on Columbia Boulevard.

At 6:31 p.m. on Tuesday, 29-year-old Wayne Nelson was arrested on Columbia Boulevard on $350 in warrants on a petition to revoke probation, and violating conditions of release on original charges of burglary and trespassing. He was also charged with violating conditions of release.

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