Police calls for Friday, Dec. 17, 2021

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

Juneau Empire
Friday, December 17, 2021 6:30am
News Crime

This report contains information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies.

Assault

At 5:41 p.m. on Tuesday, a 29-year-old man reported he was pepper sprayed on Sherwood Lane.

Domestic dispute

At 12:52 p.m. on Tuesday, JPD transported a 16-year-old boy to the Johnson Youth Center following a domestic incident.

Sex crime

At 4:04 p.m. on Tuesday, JPD investigated a report of sexual abuse.

Traffic stop

At 10:09 p.m. on Tuesday, 47-year-old David Jon Arthur was cited and released for driving without a license in the 7100 block of Egan Drive.

Trespassing

At 6:05 p.m. on Tuesday, 38-year-old Justin Wayne Ridinger was cited and released for criminal trespass in the 8700 block of Teal Street.

Vandalism

At 1:03 p.m. on Tuesday, JPD documented a vehicle window smashed in the 1800 block of Shell Simmons Drive.

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