Juneau police nab three on weapons, drug charges

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Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau Police Department has arrested three individuals for a variety of alleged offenses, including weapons and drug charges.

According to a JPD dispatch, on May 11, 34-year old Tori Tyler was arrested for Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance II, and driving with a revoked license.

Thirty-four-year-old Ricardo Contreras was taken into custody on charges of Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance II, and Misconduct Involving Weapons II and III.

Joshua Peterson-Candelaria, 34, was arrested for Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance II, and two counts of Violating Conditions of Release.

All three individuals were lodged at Lemon Creek Correctional Center and the vehicle they were in was impounded.

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