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Police blotter for Aug. 26

This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction information. Therefore, those listed in this report are presumed innocent. Information about these incidents can be reported anonymously at juneaucrimeline.com.


Camping Complaint

At 5:21 p.m. on Tuesday, a firearm previously reported stolen was recovered on Alaska Avenue.


Conditions Violation

At 5:31 p.m. on Tuesday, Wayne Nelson, 29, was arrested on Churchhill Way for escape and violating conditions of release. He was taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center.


Disabled Vehicle

At 2:29 p.m. on Tuesday, the Juneau Police Department assisted an owner with paperwork for disposal of an inoperable vehicle on Glacier Highway.


Failure To Yield

At 10:36 a.m. on Tuesday, Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks reported receiving information about the location of Ivan Vent, 38, of Juneau, who had $25,000 warrant for second-degree assault, third-degree misconduct involving weapons and third-degree attempted escape. Shortly after the tip came in, troopers located Vent in a vehicle. The vehicle fled troopers, reaching speeds over 100 mph, and crossed into incoming traffic on multiple occasions. Troopers eventually performed a PIT maneuver on the vehicle, ending the chase. Vent received a minor injury during the incident. Vent was being medically cleared prior to being booked into Fairbanks Correctional Center for the warrant and numerous new charges.


Traffic Stop

At 9:49 p.m. on Tuesday, Dillion Walter, 34, was cited and released on Clinton Drive for driving while license suspended. The vehicle he was driving was impounded.


Trespassing

At 1:04 a.m. on Tuesday, JPD responded to a report that a 38-year-old male and a 37-year-old male were trespassing at a business on Glacier Highway.

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