(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

Police calls for Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024

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

For Saturday, Feb. 17

Child Abuse or Neglect

At 6:09 p.m. on Saturday, the Juneau Police Department responded to a confidential report of possible child neglect.

Domestic Dispute

At 1:20 a.m. on Saturday, 54-year-old Edward Daniel Austin was arrested on Vista Drive for domestic violence assault, interfering with a domestic violence crime, harassment and resisting arrested. He was taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center.

At 3:21 a.m. on Saturday, a 34-year-old male reported being assaulted by a 28-year-old female.

Motor Vehicle Collision Without Injury

At 7:48 a.m. on Saturday, a 49-year-old female reported a vehicle left the scene after crashing into a mailbox and two utility poles on Glacier Highway.

At 1:52 p.m. on Saturday, a 2002 Dodge pickup driven by a 35-year-old male struck a 2020 Ford van driven by a 19-year-old male on Crest Street.

Out With Subject or Situation

At 5:05 p.m. on Saturday, 35-year-old Kevin Jainese was cited and released on Marine Way for violating conditions of release and trespass.

Police Assist

At 11:09 a.m. on Saturday, 24-year-old Hailey Vonda was arrested on Glacier Highway on a $500 felony warrant for failure to appear on original charges of failure to stop and hindering prosecution.

Shoplifting

At 1 p.m. on Saturday, a 33-year-old female reported shoplifting by a 24-year-old male on Willoughby Avenue.

Suspicious Activity Vehicle Subject Device

At 10:27 a.m. on Saturday, 42-year-old Kyle Frye was arrested on Village Street on $200 in warrants for failure to appear on original charges of trespass and driving while license revoked/suspended. He was taken to LCCC.

Theft

At 5:39 p.m. on Saturday, a 45-year-old male reported his red 2015 Chrysler was stolen on Shell Simmons Drive. The vehicle was later recovered.

Traffic Stop

At 10:54 a.m. on Saturday, 36-year-old Amanda Phillips was arrested on Mendenhall Loop Road for driving without a license and violating conditions of release. She was taken to LCCC.

Trespassing

At 3:14 p.m. on Saturday, 35-year-old Nicholas Waterhouse and 34-year-old Meagan Dayton were cited and released for criminal trespass on Amalga Street.

At 4:31 p.m. on Saturday, 60-year-old Charles Fawcett was arrested for criminal trespass and assaulting an officer on Teal Street. He was taken to LCCC. Alcohol was a factor.

At 9:20 p.m. on Saturday, a 47-year-old male reported his apartment was broken into on 6th Street.

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