(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Police calls for Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023

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

For Wednesday, Nov. 22

Attempt to Serve

At 3:41 p.m. on Wednesday, 25-year Christian Orazio was arrested on a $500 warrant, and 21-year-old Cayla Wirkus-Johnson was arrested for violating conditions of release and unlawful conduct on Kanata Street. Both were taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center.

Domestic Dispute

At 1:01 a.m. on Wednesday, a 23-year-old male reported being assaulted on Stephen Richard Memorial Drive. Alcohol was a factor.

Fire Dumpster Container Chimney Boat Vehicle

At 12:10 p.m. on Wednesday, a 2023 white Ford Fusion was impounded on Glacier Highway.

Mental Subject

At 11:31 p.m. on Wednesday, JPD made a confidential response to a mental health problem.

Sex Crime

At 3 p.m. on Wednesday, an investigation was conducted into a confidential report of child abuse.

Shoplifting

At 1:42 p.m. on Wednesday, JPD responded to a report of concealment of merchandise by a juvenile on Willoughby Avenue.

Traffic Stop

At 8:25 a.m. on Wednesday, 46-year-old Allan Pearce was cited and released on Egan Drive for driving with a revoked license.

Trespassing

At 1:39 p.m. on Wednesday, 32-year-old Wesley Alexander Pearce was arrested for violating conditions of release and criminal trespass on Glacier Highway. He was taken to LCCC.

At 6:43 p.m. on Wednesday, 36-year-old Anthony Whiteman was cited and released for trespass and violating conditions of release on Glacier Highway.

Welfare Check

At 9:14 p.m. on Wednesday, a 35-year-old female and a 32-year-old male reported a possible theft on Glacier Avenue.

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