(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Police calls for Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023

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

For Wednesday, Aug. 23

Sex Crime

At 12:43 a.m. on Wednesday, a confidential investigation into a sexual assault was conducted.

Suicidal Subject

At 1:12 a.m. on Wednesday, the Juneau Police Department responded to a report of a suicidal subject. A case was created for documentation.

Suspicious Activity Vehicle Subject Device

At 7:44 a.m. on Wednesday, JPD recovered a stolen firearm on Riverside Drive.

Assault

At 12:25 p.m. on Wednesday, JPD responded to a report of an assault on Douglas Highway.

Shoplifting

At 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, JPD responded to a report of shoplifting on Vintage Boulevard.

Disturbance

At 5:19 p.m. on Wednesday, 30-year-old Moala Siupeli was arrested for criminal mischief on Mendenhall Loop Road.

At 5:22 p.m. on Wednesday, 43-year-old Charles Milton was arrested for unlawful conduct and violating conditions of release on Willoughby Avenue. He was taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center.

Runaway

At 5:23 p.m. on Wednesday, a report was received about a 14-year-old runaway on Hurlock Avenue.

Civil Matter

At 7:23 p.m. on Wednesday, a civil call turned into an assault involving several people on Glacier Highway. Charges are being forwarded. Alcohol was a factor.

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