Police calls for Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018

Police calls for Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction information. Anyone listed in this report is presumed innocent. Anyone with information about a crime can report a tip anonymously to juneaucrimeline.com.

Assault

• At 9:18 p.m. Friday, the Juneau Police Department responded to the 3600 block of Amalga Street to investigate the report of an assault. Alcohol was a factor. Investigation continues.

• At 2:45 a.m. Sunday, JPD arrested Joshua Magnuson, 24, in the 200 block of Front Street for assault. Alcohol was a factor.

Death

• At 6:51 a.m. Saturday, JPD responded to the 4500 block of Wood Duck Avenue to investigate the death of a 9-week-old baby.

Domestic violence

• At 1:59 p.m. Friday, JPD responded to the reported violation of conditions of release in the Juneau area. Investigation continues.

• At 2:14 p.m. Friday, JPD responded to the report of harassment in the Juneau area. Investigation continues.

• At 7:33 p.m. Friday, JPD responded to the report of a domestic violence assault in the Juneau area. Alcohol was a factor. Investigation continues.

• At 8:22 p.m., JPD responded to the report of domestic violence in the Juneau area, as well as the reported theft of a tablet and cellphone.

Drunken driving

• At 3:13 a.m. Saturday, JPD arrested Tautar Antonio Pearce, 37, on Sitka Street for driving under the influence. His breath-alcohol content was measured at 0.174 percent. He was taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center and his car was impounded.

• At 3:50 a.m. Saturday, JPD arrested Ricky Joe Morgan Jr., 44, in the 100 block of Main Street for driving under the influence. He was taken to LCCC and his car was impounded.

• At 6:47 a.m. Saturday, JPD arrested Warner C. Coleman, 30, in the 500 block of Franklin Street for driving under the influence. Coleman was taken to LCCC and released on his own recognizance.

Motor vehicle crash

• At 12:58 p.m. Friday, JPD responded to the 5200 block of Commercial Boulevard to investigate the report of a 47-year-old woman who reported her 2007 Toyota Sienna was hit while parked. There was an estimated $250 in damage done to the car.

• At 1:21 p.m. Friday, JPD responded to the 800 block of 10th Street to investigate the report of a two-car motor vehicle crash. Investigation continues.

• At 3:58 p.m. Friday, JPD responded to a two-car crash on Egan Drive inbound at Yandukin Drive. Both cars were totaled with more than $15,000 in estimated damages. The drivers suffered relatively minor injuries, and one driver was cited for failing to exercise due care. Read more on Sunday’s A1.

• At 9:33 p.m. Friday, JPD responded to the 8500 block of Old Dairy Road to investigate the report of a 40-year-old woman who said her Ford Expedition was hit while parked.

• At 12:34 p.m. Saturday, JPD responded to the 8800 block of Glacier Highway to investigate the report of a three-car motor vehicle crash. Two of the cars were towed from the scene, and the third car was driven away. No injuries were reported.

Sex crime

• At 1:55 a.m. Sunday, JPD conducted a confidential investigation into the report of a sex crime in the Juneau area. Alcohol was a factor. Investigation continues.

Shots fired

• At 4:43 p.m. Saturday, JPD responded to the 5800 block of Glacier Highway to investigate the report of an accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound to the foot. Alcohol was a factor. Investigation continues.

Theft

• At 5:26 p.m. Friday, JPD responded to the 2400 block of Industrial Boulevard to investigate the report of vehicle theft. The vehicle was later recovered. Investigation continues.

• At 6:39 a.m. Saturday, JPD responded to the 500 block of Fifth Street to investigate the report of a 50-year-old woman who reported her unlocked Toyota RAV4 was rifled and bear spray was taken from the glove box. The bear spray was valued at an estimated $25.

• At 3:29 a.m. Sunday, JPD cited and released Adele Miyasato-Petaja, 24, in the 9300 block of Mendenhall Loop Road for theft of services. Alcohol was a factor.

• At 11:11 a.m. Sunday, JPD responded to the 100 block of Franklin Street to investigate the report of a theft from a hotel room. The suspect is known and was a guest of the hotel room tenant. Alcohol was a factor. Investigation continues.

Trespassing

• At 2:22 a.m. Sunday, JPD arrested Alexandre Reutov, 31, on Marine Way for criminal trespass. Alcohol was a factor.

Vandalism

• At 8:56 a.m. Saturday, JPD responded to the 100 block of Main Street to investigate the report of vandalism to a vehicle. Investigation continues.

Warrant arrest

• At 8:20 p.m. Friday, JPD arrested Derek McMillan, 43, on Lemon Street on a no-bail Alaska State Troopers warrant.

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