Police & fire for Tuesday, June 7, 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.

Conditions violation

• At 11:37 p.m. Friday, the Juneau Police Department created a case about a possible conditions violation in the 1800 block of Shell Simmons Drive. Alcohol was involved.

• At 7:53 a.m. Sunday, JPD received a report of a 57-year-old man failing to register as a sex offender in the 400 block of St. Anns Avenue. Investigation continues.

Death

• At 2:28 p.m. Friday, JPD received a report of a 58-year-old woman’s unattended death in the 600 block of Ninth Street. Investigation continues.

Disorderly conduct

• At 5:37 p.m. Friday, George Miyasato, 57, was arrested for disorderly conduct on Sealaska Plaza and for interfering with arrest after he was involved in a fight and ran from police. He was taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center and held in lieu of a $1,000 bail.

• At 2:38 a.m. Sunday, JPD cited and released Dustin Rumfelt, 21, for disorderly conduct in the 200 block of Front Street. Alcohol was involved.

Domestic violence

• At 10:06 a.m. Saturday, a 38-year-old woman called JPD to report she was involved in a disturbance at her residence in the Juneau area involving her 30-year-old husband.

• At 3:41 p.m. Saturday, JPD arrested a 38-year-old woman in the Juneau area for criminal mischief related to domestic violence. She was taken to LCCC and held without bail.

Drunken driving

• At 5:26 p.m. Saturday, JPD created a case for information about a reported hit-and-run tied a person driving while intoxicated in the 100 block of Front Street.

• At 11:17 p.m. Satruday, JPD arrested Bret Russell, 32, for driving under the influence after he provided a breath sample of .304. He was taken to LCCC. Alcohol was involved.

Evidence tampering

• At 4:24 p.m. Friday, JPD reported charges were pending toward Chaleb Calandra, 22, for tampering with physical evidence.

Fire and medical

• On Wednesday, Capital City Fire/Rescue responded to nine EMS calls and one false fire alarm.

• On Thursday, CCFR responded to seven EMS calls and one false fire alarm.

Reckless driving

• At 9:18 p.m. Friday, JPD cited and released Pamela Nickles, 58 for reckless driving after causing a two car collision in the 8100 block of Egan Drive. She was also cited for driving without a valid license.

Robbery

• At 9:14 p.m. Saturday, JPD received a report of a robbery in the 2200 block of Trout Street. Investigation continues.

Shoplifting

• At 12:58 p.m. Friday, a 42-year-old woman reported the theft of items from a business in the 8100 block of Glacier Highway. Investigation continues.

• At 9:06 a.m. Saturday, JPD cited and released David Waits, 52, for larceny in the 9100 block of Mendenhall Mall Road.

Stalking

• At 8:30 p.m. Friday, a woman in the Juneau area reported a man was stalking her.

Theft

• At 5:21 p.m. Saturday, a woman reported two handmade bags were stolen, valued at approximately $2,000 a piece, in the Juneau area.

• At 11:35 p.m. Saturday, JPD received a report of two stolen handguns in the 5800 block of Glacier Highway. The guns were later recovered. Investigation continues.

Trespassing

• At 2:02 p.m. Friday, JPD arrested Dakota Gallant, 25, for criminal trespassing at Fred Meyer in the 8100 block of Glacier Highway. Gallant was additionally arrested for violating conditions of release related to a misdemeanor larceny charge. Gallant was taken to LCCC and held without bail.,

Vandalism

• At 9:48 a.m. Saturday, JPD received a report of a broken business window, valued at approximately $300, in the 9100 block of Glacier Highway.

• At 6:47 a.m. Sunday, JPD received a report of vandalism to a sign, causing approximately $50 in damage, in the 9900 block of Stephen Richards Memorial Drive. Investigation continues.

• At 10:06 a.m. Sunday, JPD received a report of theft from the Manila Cafe in the 300 block of Franklin Street. Investigation continues.

Vehicle rifling

• At 2:03 p.m. Saturday, a 26-year-old woman reported her iPhone 5, valued at approximately $300, was stolen from her unlocked car in the 1500 block of Ling Court.

Warrant served

• At 3:48 p.m. Saturday, JPD arrested Dillon Walter, 25, on a $20,000 warrant in the 2800 block of Riverside Drive for absconding from the Department of Corrections. Walter was originally charged with theft. When contacted, Walter lied about his identity and was also arrested for presenting false information. He was taken to LCCC.

Welfare check

• At 10:13 p.m. Saturday, JPD created a case for information on a welfare check in the 200 block of main Street. Alcohol was involved.

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