(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

Police calls for Wednesday, April 17, 2024

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

For Wednesday, April 17

Assault

At 1:02 a.m. on Wednesday, a 48-year-old male reported he was assaulted on Franklin Street.

Burglary

At 8:29 a.m. on Wednesday, 36-year-old Christopher Larsen was arrested for second-degree criminal mischief, second-degree theft and second-degree burglary on Old Dairy Road. He was taken to Lemon Creek Correction Center.

Death Investigation

At 7:32 a.m. on Wednesday, the Juneau Police Department began an investigation into the death of a 53-year-old female. The circumstances do not appear suspicious and next of kin has been notified.

Parking Complaint

At 8:08 p.m. on Wednesday, JPD began an investigation into a possible violation of commercial passenger vehicle requirements on Shell Simmons Drive.

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