(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

Police calls for Thursday, May 15, 2025

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

For Thursday, May 15

Attempt to Serve

At 1:16 p.m. on Thursday, a 2001 Subaru was impounded after it struck a guardrail.

Death Investigation

At 4:14 p.m. on Thursday, Juneau Police Department officers responded to a report of a deceased 64-year-old female. The situation was not considered to be suspicious and next of kin has been notified.

Foot Patrol

At 7:50 p.m. on Thursday, 30-year-old Latavia Lofftus was arrested on Village Street on a $25 warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of driving while license revoked or suspended. She was taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center.

Trespassing

At 6:46 a.m. on Thursday, a 21-year-old male reported a 36-year-old male was trespassing on Mendenhall Mall Road.

At 10:58 a.m. on Thursday, 58-year-old Lance Cesar was arrested on Front Street for fourth-degree assault and violating conditions of release. He was taken to LCCC with $500 bail. Alcohol was a factor.

At 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, JPD received a report of a 33-year-old male trespassing at a business on Glacier Highway.

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