(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Police calls for Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023

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

  • Tuesday, February 7, 2023 6:30am
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This report contains information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies.

Attempt to Serve

At 10:11 p.m. on Friday, 41-year-old Kerry Byford was arrested on Ptarmigan Street on an Alaskan State Trooper warrant for misconduct involving a controlled substance. She was taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center.

Child Abuse

At 8:11 a.m. on Friday, Juneau Police Department responded to a confidential case involving an unattended child in the Juneau area.

Conditions Violation

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At 5:14 p.m. on Thursday, JPD investigated the report of unlawful contact on Lemon Creek Road.

At 2:19 p.m. on Friday, 31-year-old Kier Vergara was arrested on Shell Simmons Drive for violating conditions of release and was taken to LCCC.

Death

At 12:46 p.m. on Friday, JPD investigated the death of a 34-year-old woman in the Juneau area.

At 11:47 p.m. on Saturday, JPD investigated the death of a 45-year-old man in the Juneau area.

Disturbance

At 12:57 a.m. on Friday, 42-year-old Rochelle Leigh Stevens was arrested on Tenth Street for a probation violation and criminal trespass. She was taken to LCCC.

Fight

At 6:33 a.m. on Saturday, JPD responded to a report of a disturbance on Glacier Highway.

Motor Vehicle Crash without Injury

At 9:48 p.m. on Thursday, a 53-year-old woman reported her mailbox was struck by an unknown vehicle on Ninnis Drive.

Sex Crime

At 2:56 p.m. on Thursday, JPD conducted a confidential investigation into possible sexual abuse of a minor in the Juneau area.

Shoplifting

At 12:05 p.m. on Thursday, JPD responded to a report of two people stealing merchandise from a business on Willoughby Avenue.

At 7:32 p.m. on Friday, a 49-year-old man reported a theft on Glacier Highway.

Theft

At 12:27 p.m. on Thursday, a 38-year-old man reported a stolen wallet and handgun on Livingston Way.

At 12:37 p.m. on Friday, JPD investigated a possible theft and misuse of plates in the Juneau area.

At 3:23 p.m. on Friday, 41-year-old Ursula-Arron Stuart was arrested on Glacier Highway and later released for larceny.

Vandalism

At 7:08 a.m. on Friday, a 47-year-old man reported a window broken out of his vehicle on Northwood Drive.

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