It's a police car until you look closely and see the details don't quite match. (Juneau Empire File / Michael Penn)

Police calls for Friday, Dec. 24, 2021

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

  • Juneau Empire
  • Friday, December 24, 2021 6:30am
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This report contains information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies.

Assault

At 1:07 a.m. on Wednesday, a 56-year-old woman was arrested for assault and taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center. Alcohol was a factor.

Death

At 9:10 a.m. on Wednesday, JPD investigated the death of an 18-year-old man in the 4000 block of Granite Drive. The death is not considered suspicious. The next of kin has been notified.

Driving while intoxicated

At 2:29 p.m. on Tuesday, 37-year-old Jeffrey Joseph Poitra was arrested for driving under the influence, misconduct involving a controlled substance, and violating conditions of release in the 11900 block of Glacier Highway and taken to LCCC.

Motor vehicle crash

At 2:29 p.m. on Tuesday, JPD documented a vehicle crash on the 2800 block of Riverside Drive.

At 9:39 a.m. on Wednesday, a 62-year-old man driving a Ford pickup was cited following a crash with a Buick SUV driven by a 36-year-old woman on the 1200 block of Egan Drive. One person was transported to Bartlett Regional Hospital for injuries.

At 10:21 a.m. on Wednesday, a 26-year-old man reported a hit-and-run in the 9200 block of Glacier Highway.

Sex crime

At 11:46 a.m. on Wednesday, JPD investigated a report of a sexual assault.

Shoplift

At 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, 39-year-old Katrina May Crossley was cited and released for larceny on the 8100 block of Glacier Highway.

Theft

At 7:39 p.m. on Tuesday, a 34-year-old man reported a theft in the 3000 block of Vintage Boulevard.

Vandalism

At 6:15 a.m. on Wednesday, a 51-year-old man reported a 37-year-old woman vandalized his room in the 9400 block of Glacier Highway.

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