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 Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022

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

  • Juneau Empire
  • Thursday, February 17, 2022 6:30am
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This report contains information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies.

Conditions violation

At 3:10 p.m. on Monday, a 56-year-old man was arrested for violating conditions of release and taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center. Alcohol was a factor.

Death

At 6:22 p.m. on Monday, JPD investigated the death of a 43-year-old man in the 1800 block of Shell Simmons Drive. Circumstances are not considered suspicious and the next of kin has been notified.

Motor vehicle crash

At 2:41 a.m. on Tuesday, a City and Borough of Juneau vehicle was involved in a single-vehicle crash in the 6200 block of Alaway Drive. There were no injuries and minor damage to the vehicle.

Sex crime

At 8:52 a.m. on Tuesday, JPD investigated a reported sexual assault. Alcohol was a factor.

Trespassing

At 11:07 a.m. on Tuesday, 42-year-old Tracy Morrison was arrested for criminal trespass in the 6500 block of Glacier Highway and taken to LCCC.

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