Police & fire for Sunday, March 27, 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.

Assault

• At 11:02 p.m. Thursday, the Juneau Police Department arrested James Hefley, 26, for assault and criminal mischief in the 2800 block of Mendenhall Loop Road. He was taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center and held in lieu of a $1,500 bail. He was also arrested on an outstanding $250 warrant. Alcohol was involved.

Burglary

• At 6:13 a.m. Thursday, JPD received a report of burglary and theft at a residence in the 2800 block of Mendenhall Loop Road. Investigation continues.

• At 11:33 a.m. Thursday, JPD responded to a reported burglary on Marine Way. Alcohol was involved. Investigation continues.

• At 2:07 p.m. Thursday, JPD received a report of burglary in the 2500 block of Scott Drive. Investigation continues.

• At 10:15 p.m. Thursday, JPD received a report of burglary and theft of medication in the 9100 block of James Boulevard. Investigation continues.

Domestic dispute

• At 11:27 p.m. Wednesday, JPD received a report of a domestic violence assault in the Juneau area. Alcohol was involved. Investigation continues.

• At 9:15 a.m. Thursday, JPD received a report of a criminal trespass related to a domestic dispute in the Juneau area. Investigation continues.

• At 11:31 p.m. Thursday, a 50-year-old man was arrested for a domestic violence assault and an assault on a police officer in the Juneau area. He was taken to LCCC and held without bail. Alcohol was involved.

Fire and medical

• On Thursday, Capital City Fire/Rescue responded to 13 EMS calls, three transport calls, one false fire alarm and one call regarding an illegal burn.

Motor vehicle crash

• At 3:37 p.m. Thursday, JPD cited Kimberly Andree for careless driving in the 9200 block of Mendenhall Loop Road. Andree allegedly drove off the road and struck a guardrail, damaging the vehicle and causing minor injuries to a passenger. Alcohol was involved.

Shoplifting

• At 2:36 p.m. Wednesday, JPD cited and released Bradley Wright, 21, for shoplifting $66 of grocery items in the 8100 block of Glacier Highway.

Theft

• At 10:14 a.m. Friday, JPD received a report of $100 cash stolen from a residence in the 2100 block of Lawson Creek Road.

Trespassing

• At 11:30 a.m. Friday, JPD cited and released David Frank Rose Jr. for criminal trespassing on Egan Drive. Alcohol was involved.

Vandalism

• At 2:33 a.m. Thursday, a 30-year-old man reported his residence in the 2800 block of Mendenhall Loop Road was vandalized in a possible attempted burglary. Nothing was stolen.

Warrant served

• At 7:48 a.m. Thursday, JPD arrested Richard Ritter on a $100 warrant for failure to appear in court.

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