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Police calls for Monday, Jan. 14, 2019

Police calls for Monday, Jan. 14, 2019

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Police calls for Monday, Jan. 14, 2019
Police calls for Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019

Police calls for Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019

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Police calls for Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019
Alaska State Trooper Scott Carson, Alaska Wildlife Trooper Shaun Kuzakin, Juneau Police Department Matt Dubois and JPD Sgt. Sterling Salisbury listen to Ric Iannolino voice his concerns during an open house on crime in Juneau at Centennial Hall on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. The meeting was organized by members of the Public Safety Employees Association. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Residents express frustrations, stories of Juneau crime wave

The talk centered around staffing and resources.

Alaska State Trooper Scott Carson, Alaska Wildlife Trooper Shaun Kuzakin, Juneau Police Department Matt Dubois and JPD Sgt. Sterling Salisbury listen to Ric Iannolino voice his concerns during an open house on crime in Juneau at Centennial Hall on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. The meeting was organized by members of the Public Safety Employees Association. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Man arraigned on weapons, domestic violence charges

Man arraigned on weapons, domestic violence charges

He has a history of violating protective orders.

Man arraigned on weapons, domestic violence charges
Juneau Police Department Police Chief Ed Mercer, right, and Lt. Jeremy Weske speak at the Juneau Police Station about the department receiving new funding for drug enforcement on Friday, Jan. 4, 2019. Alaska has been designated as a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Feds to help fund Juneau’s drug enforcement efforts

Help is on the way.

Juneau Police Department Police Chief Ed Mercer, right, and Lt. Jeremy Weske speak at the Juneau Police Station about the department receiving new funding for drug enforcement on Friday, Jan. 4, 2019. Alaska has been designated as a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Police calls for Friday, Jan. 11, 2019

Police calls for Friday, Jan. 11, 2019

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Police calls for Friday, Jan. 11, 2019
Police calls for Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019

Police calls for Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019

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Police calls for Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019
Police calls for Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019

Police calls for Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019

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Police calls for Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019
Juneau Police Department Chief Ed Mercer speaks at a special meeting of the Uptown Neighborhood Association on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)

Juneau police union set to host town hall meeting on crime

Anyone is welcome to attend.

Juneau Police Department Chief Ed Mercer speaks at a special meeting of the Uptown Neighborhood Association on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)
Police calls for Monday, Jan. 7, 2019

Police calls for Monday, Jan. 7, 2019

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Police calls for Monday, Jan. 7, 2019
Police calls for Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019

Police calls for Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019

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Police calls for Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019
Trial for DUI homicide case could be delayed

Trial for DUI homicide case could be delayed

Case might come down to crash experts.

Trial for DUI homicide case could be delayed
The Juneau Police Department is looking for Juneau man Zachary Michael Daniels, 29, pictured. Daniels has two felony warrants out for his arrest. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Police Department)

Police seek man who has warrants for theft

Authorities are asking for the public to help.

The Juneau Police Department is looking for Juneau man Zachary Michael Daniels, 29, pictured. Daniels has two felony warrants out for his arrest. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Police Department)
Police calls for Friday, Jan. 3, 2019

Police calls for Friday, Jan. 3, 2019

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Police calls for Friday, Jan. 3, 2019
Police calls for Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019

Police calls for Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019

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Police calls for Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019
Police calls for Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019

Police calls for Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019

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Police calls for Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019
Radio equipment sits atop Saddle Mountain near Juneau. The Juneau Police Department shares this equipment with other agencies. The department is looking into changing its radio system to keep its scanner chatter private. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Police Department)

Should Juneau follow Anchorage’s footsteps and encrypt police scanners?

JPD is considering it.

Radio equipment sits atop Saddle Mountain near Juneau. The Juneau Police Department shares this equipment with other agencies. The department is looking into changing its radio system to keep its scanner chatter private. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Police Department)
Police calls for Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019

Police calls for Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019

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Police calls for Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019
Broke probation on accident? It doesn’t matter, court rules.

Broke probation on accident? It doesn’t matter, court rules.

Juneau sex offender case prompts legal decision.

Broke probation on accident? It doesn’t matter, court rules.
Police calls for Monday, Dec. 31, 2018

Police calls for Monday, Dec. 31, 2018

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Police calls for Monday, Dec. 31, 2018