(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

Police calls for Friday, March 15, 2024

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

For Friday, March 15

Attempt to Serve

At 9:46 p.m. on Friday, 28-year-old Ty Davis was arrested on Shell Simmons Drive on two $500 warrants to revoke probation on original charges of second-degree theft and second-degree burglary.

Out With Subject or Situation

At 9:51 a.m. on Friday, 50-year-old Steven Mark Lythgoe was cited and released on Willoughby Avenue for violating conditions of release. Alcohol was a factor.

Police Assist

At 8:25 p.m. on Friday, the Juneau Police Department began an investigation into the death of a 51-year-old female on Mountainwood Avenue. The death is not considered suspicious and next of kin has been notified.

At 11:09 p.m. on Friday, 54-year-old Edward Austin was arrested on Foster Avenue on a $200 warrant for two counts of violating conditions of release. He was taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center.

Trespassing

At 10:04 a.m. on Friday, 63-year-old Jeffrey Carpenter was arrested on Willoughby for criminal trespass, harassment and violating conditions of release. He was taken to LCCC.

At 1:47 p.m. on Friday, 37-year-old Kenneth Demmert was cited and released for criminal trespass on Willoughby Avenue.

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