(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

Police calls for Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024

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

For Thursday, Aug. 22

Assault

At 3 a.m. on Thursday, 19-year-old Sydney Patch was arrested on Spruce Lane for violating a domestic violence order, unlawful contact and violating conditions of release. He was taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center.

Conditions Violation

At 1:10 p.m. on Thursday. 66-year-old Richard Willard was arrested on Douglas Highway for violating a domestic violence order. He was taken to LCCC.

Disabled Vehicle

At 5:14 p.m. on Thursday, a 2007 Nissan Armada was impounded for safekeeping.

Found Property

At 11:12 a.m. on Thursday, the Juneau Police Department received property found on Alaway Avenue.

Out With Subject or Situation

At 2:25 a.m. on Thursday, 35-year-old Kevin Jainese was arrested on Mendenhall Mall Road on six outstanding JPD warrants totaling $600. He was taken to LCCC.

Police Assist

At 9:06 a.m. on Thursday, JPD began a confidential investigation into possible child abuse on Renninger Street.

Suspicious Activity Vehicle Subject Device

At 2:37 p.m. on Thursday, 41-year-old Jonathan Boltjes was arrested on Northwood Drive for failure to stop, third-degree assault, driving under the influence, misconduct involving weapons and driving while license revoked. He was taken to LCCC.

Traffic Stop

At 11:15 p.m. on Thursday, 21-year-old Edwin Sasser-Gettier was cited and released for driving with a revoked license on Douglas Highway.

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