Police & fire for Friday, April 22, 2016

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction information. Anyone listed in this report is presumed innocent.

Disorderly conduct

• At 1:56 a.m. Thursday, the Juneau Police Department arrested Rodney Willis, 30, for disorderly conduct in the 100 block of Franklin Street. He was taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center. Alcohol was involved.

Domestic dispute

• At 6:16 p.m. Thursday, JPD received a report of domestic violence in the Juneau area. Alcohol was involved.

Drug activity

• At 1:23 p.m. Wednesday, JPD received a report of drug activity in the Juneau area. Confidential investigation continues.

• At 1:31 p.m. Wednesday, JPD received a report of drug activity in the Juneau area. Confidential investigation continues.

Drunken driving

• At 12:57 a.m. Thursday, JPD arrested Aaron Widmyer, 25, for driving under the influence on John Street. He provided a breath alcohol content sample of 0.093. He was taken to LCCC to be released on his own recognizance. Alcohol was involved.

Fire and medical

• On Wednesday, Capital City Fire/Rescue responded to 10 EMS calls, two mobility assistance calls, one false smoke alarm, one open burn call, one transport call and one call that was cancelled en route.

Fraud

• At 11:34 a.m. Thursday, a fraudulent check in the amount of $11,850 was deposited in the 2700 block of Postal Way then withdrawn. Investigation continues.

Theft

• At 8:50 p.m. Wednesday, JPD received a report of theft in the 400 block of Whittier Street. Alcohol was involved. Investigation continues.

Trespassing

• At 12:56 p.m. Wednesday, JPD arrested Jacob Brian Cropley, 54, for criminal trespassing on Egan Drive. He was taken to LCCC. Alcohol was involved.

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