Police & Fire for Wednesday, May 10, 2017

  • By Juneau Empire
  • Wednesday, May 10, 2017 9:20am
  • NewsCrime
Police & Fire for Wednesday, May 10, 2017

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction information. Anyone listed in this report is presumed innocent. Anyone with information about a crime can report a tip anonymously to juneaucrimeline.com.

Domestic dispute

• At 6:43 p.m. Sunday, the Juneau Police Department responded to a domestic dispute in the Juneau area and arrested a 26-year-old man for criminal mischief domestic violence; he was taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center.

• At 12:52 a.m. Monday, JPD responded to a disturbance in the Juneau area and arrested a 44-year-old woman for assault domestic violence; she was taken to LCCC.

• At 2:20 a.m. Monday, JPD responded to a report of a domestic violence assault in the Juneau area; investigation continues.

Drunken driving

• At 10:41 p.m. Sunday, JPD made a traffic stop in the 4000 block of Egan Drive and arrested Ben Chang, 30, for driving under the influence after he reportedly blew over the legal limit; his vehicle was impounded.

Fire and medical

• On Saturday, Capital City Fire/Rescue responded to four EMS calls and two medical transports in the area throughout the day. At 12:32 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to a fire in a ditch on Bresee Street and extinguished an unattended fire. At 6:19 p.m., they responded to a possible grass fire at Engineers Cutoff and found an authorized burn. At 9:55 p.m., firefighters responded to a possible fire in the woods on Amalga Street and found an attended warming fire. At 10:53 p.m., they were dispatched to a large fire on Trafalgar Avenue; the resident had a burn permit and asked to let the fire get smaller.

• On Sunday, CCFR responded to eight EMS calls and one medical transport. At 1 a.m., firefighters responded to a fire behind a house on Eighth Street and found an attended warming fire. At 4:14 p.m., they responded to a fire alarm on Franklin Street that had been triggered by cleaning the oven. At 5:56 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to a burn complaint on All Season Street and found the resident was in compliance with his burn permit. At 6:39 p.m., firefighters responded to the smell of propane on Wren Drive, but found no hazards after testing.

• On Monday, CCFR responded to 14 EMS calls and five medical transports. At 1:06 p.m., firefighters were dispatched for smoke coming from a vehicle on Seward Street; no sign of smoke or fire was found.

Shoplifting

• At 1:42 p.m. Sunday, JPD responded to a shoplifting report in the 3000 block of Vintage Boulevard and arrested Whitney A. Craig for larceny; she also was charged with being a fugitive from justice with an outstanding arrest warrant from Washington. She was taken to LCCC and was being held without bail.

• At 10:06 a.m. Monday, JPD responded to a shoplifting report in the 8700 block of Glacier Highway and issued a summons to Joshua Raymond Jones, 24.

Theft

• At 10:58 a.m. Monday, JPD received a report by a 42-year-old man in the 4400 block of Douglas Highway regarding the theft of 200 gallons of heating fuel, worth an estimated $600, and a burgundy Huffy bike valued at $200.

Trespassing

• At 10:32 a.m. Monday, JPD responded to a trespassing report in the 100 block of Franklin Street and cited Melvin Thomas Bell, 45, for criminal trespass; alcohol reportedly was involved.

More in News

(Juneau Empire file photo)
Aurora forecast through the week of Feb. 1

These forecasts are courtesy of the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Geophysical Institute… Continue reading

Two flags with pro-life themes, including the lower one added this week to one that’s been up for more than a year, fly along with the U.S. and Alaska state flags at the Governor’s House on Tuesday. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)
Doublespeak: Dunleavy adds second flag proclaiming pro-life allegiance at Governor’s House

First flag that’s been up for more than a year joined by second, more declarative banner.

Students play trumpets at the first annual Jazz Fest in 2024. (Photo courtesy of Sandy Fortier)
Join the second annual Juneau Jazz Fest to beat the winter blues

Four-day music festival brings education of students and Southeast community together.

Frank Richards, president of the Alaska Gasline Development Corp., speaks at a Jan. 6, 2025, news conference held in Anchorage by Gov. Mike Dunleavy. Dunleavy and Randy Ruaro, executive director of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority, are standing behind RIchards. (Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon)
For fourth consecutive year, gas pipeline boss is Alaska’s top-paid public executive

Sen. Bert Stedman, R-Sitka, had the highest compensation among state legislators after all got pay hike.

Juneau Assembly Member Maureen Hall (left) and Mayor Beth Weldon (center) talk to residents during a break in an Assembly meeting Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, about the establishment of a Local Improvement District that would require homeowners in the area to pay nearly $6,300 each for barriers to protect against glacial outburst floods. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)
Flood district plan charging property owners nearly $6,300 each gets unanimous OK from Assembly

117 objections filed for 466 properties in Mendenhall Valley deemed vulnerable to glacial floods.

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)
Police calls for Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025

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

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)
Police calls for Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025

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

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)
Police calls for Friday, Jan. 31, 2025

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

University of Alaska President Pat Pitney gives the State of the University address in Juneau on Jan. 30, 2025. She highlighted the wide variety of educational and vocational programs as creating opportunities for students, and for industries to invest in workforce development and the future of Alaska’s economy. (Corinne Smith/Alaska Beacon)
University of Alaska president highlights impact on workforce, research and economy in address

Pat Pitney also warns “headwinds” are coming with federal executive orders and potential budget cuts.

Most Read