(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

Police calls for Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024

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

For Tuesday, Aug. 6

Domestic Dispute

At 7:54 a.m. on Tuesday, 21-year-old Garrison Frank Willis was arrested for assault. He was taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center.

Motor Vehicle Collision With Injury

At 5:57 a.m. on Tuesday, the Juneau Police Department responded to a motor vehicle collision with injuries on Goat Hill Road.

Motor Vehicle Collision Without Injury

At 1:08 p.m. on Tuesday, a Ford Explorer driven by an 18-year-old female collided with a Dodge pickup driven by a 43-year-old female on James Boulevard. Both vehicles were privately towed.

Parking Complaint

At 7:41 p.m. on Tuesday, a 2010 Toyota Corolla was towed for obstructing a construction zone on Douglas Highway.

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