(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

Police calls for Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025

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

For Thursday, Jan. 9

Conditions Violation

At 3:40 a.m. on Thursday, 35-year-old Robert Beierly was arrested for unlawful contact and violating conditions of release on Granite Drive. He was taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center. Alcohol and domestic violence were factors.

Disturbance

At 11:10 a.m. on Thursday, the Juneau Police Department responded to report of a disturbance on Vista Drive.

Welfare Check

At 8:34 p.m. on Thursday, JPD responded to a report of a 34-year-old male causing a disturbance on Glacier Highway.

For Friday, Jan. 10

Death Investigation

At 7:26 a.m. on Friday, the Juneau Police Department began an investigation into the death of an 85-year-old man. Next of kin has been notified.

Domestic Dispute

At 10:17 p.m. on Friday, 49-year-old Oran McGraw was arrested for trespassing on Crow Hill Drive for trespassing and 61-year-old Joni Williams was arrested for domestic violence trespassing. Both were taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center. Alcohol was a factor.

Driving While Intoxicated

At 1:47 p.m. on Friday, 41-year-old Clinton Daniels was arrested for driving while intoxicated after being involved in a motor vehicle collision on Kanata Street. He was taken to LCCC.

Fight

At 2:14 p.m. on Friday, 41-year-old Benjamin Stepetin was arrested for felony assault on Seward Street. He was taken to LCCC. Alcohol was a factor.

Motor Vehicle Collision With Injury

At 9:28 p.m. on Friday, JPD responded to a two-vehicle motor vehicle collision. Two people were taken to Bartlett Regional Hospital for evaluation.

Motor Vehicle Collision Without Injury

At 3:46 p.m. on Friday, a 22-year-old female reported a motor vehicle collision involving a vehicle and property at a business on Glacier Highway.

Police Assist

At 10:54 a.m. on Friday, JPD assisted another agency with the recovery of a stolen firearm on Dixon Street.

Trespassing

At 9:28 a.m. on Friday, 41-year-old Jessica Bell, 37-year-old Brittany Paul, 34-year-old Dillon Walter and 30-year-old Bradley Wright were cited for trespassing on Glacier Highway.

For Saturday, Jan. 11

Attempt to Serve

At 5:20 p.m. on Saturday, the Juneau Police Department created a case for information purposes on Marion Drive.

Conditions Violation

At 8:53 p.m. on Saturday, 61-year-old Joni Williams was arrested on Egan Drive for violating conditions of release. She was taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center. Alcohol was a factor.

At 10:12 p.m. on Saturday, 49-year-old Oran Lee McGraw was arrested on Egan Drive for violating conditions of release. He was taken to LCCC. Alcohol was a factor.

Foot Patrol

At 1:53 a.m. on Saturday, 27-year-old Charles Willis was arrested on Cinema Drive for criminal trespassing and on an outstanding $1,000 Alaska State Trooper warrant.

Kidnapping

At 12:15 a.m. on Saturday, 34-year-old Kristian Berg was arrested for assault on Glacier Spur Road. He was taken to LCCC. Alcohol was a factor.

Out With Subject or Situation

At 8:22 p.m. on Saturday, 36-year-old Lindsey Yandell was cited/released for trespassing on Egan Drive. Alcohol was a factor.

Police Assist

At 8:54 p.m. on Saturday, JPD created a case to document assistance to another agency.

Traffic Stop

At 12:54 p.m. on Saturday, 36-year-old Irene Cadiente was arrested on Thunder Mountain Road on a $50 warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of larceny. She was taken to LCCC.

Trespassing

At 10:07 p.m. on Saturday, 36-year-old Lindsey Rae Yandell was arrested on Egan Drive for trespassing. She was taken to LCCC. Alcohol was a factor.

Vehicle in Ditch

At 1:15 a.m. on Saturday, JPD created a case for documentation on Old Dairy Road.

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