(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Police calls for Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023

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

For Wednesday, Aug. 9

Assault

At 9:59 a.m. on Wednesday, the Juneau Police Department began a confidential investigation into a sexual assault.

Criminal Mischief

At 6:26 p.m. on Wednesday, a man was arrest for domestic violence criminal mischief in the Juneau area. He was taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center.

Death Investigation

At 9:48 a.m. on Wednesday, JPD began a confidential death investigation of a 57-year-old man. The death is not considered to be suspicious.

Driving While Intoxicated

At 1:34 a.m. on Wednesday, 18-year-old Sydney Patch was arrested for driving under the influence and third-degree assault. He was taken to LCCC.

Motor Vehicle Collision

At 8:59 p.m. on Wednesday, a motor vehicle collision with injury was reported on Nancy Street involving a 2020 Ford F150 driven by a 17-year-old female and a 1999 Jeep SUV driven by a 27-year-old man. The 17-year-old female was transported to Bartlett Regional Hospital.

At 9:03 a.m. on Wednesday, JPD responded to a vehicle in a ditch on Livingston Way. No injuries were reported.

Theft

At 7:12 a.m. on Wednesday, a man reported his jacket and cash were stolen on Franklin Street. The jacket was later recovered.

At 4:42 p.m. on Wednesday, 30-year-old Brittany Martin was arrested on Glacier Highway for shoplifting and two counts of violating her conditions of release. She was taken to LCCC.

Ar 6:28 p.m. on Wednesday, a man reported his white Ford Focus as stolen on Yandukin Drive. The vehicle was later recovered.

Vehicle Impounded

At 1:04 p.m. on Wednesday, a Dodge pickup was impounded after failing a roadside inspection on Douglas Highway.

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