INFORMATION RELEASE
Date: 01-13-18
From: Sgt. Shawn Phelps
Case or Incident: #180113-005
On 01/13/2018, at about 1:45 AM, the Juneau Police Department received a report of a disturbance in the 100 block of South Franklin Street. Officers arrived and located a 31 year old male with multiple stab wounds. The male victim was transported to the hospital and is being treated for serious, but non-life threatening injuries.
The suspect, 27 year old Carl Liberty Jr, was ultimately arrested for assault in the 2nd degree and tampering with physical evidence.
Carl Liberty Jr. was lodged at the Lemon Creek Correctional Facility.
Assault in the 2nd degree is a class B felony. Tampering with physical evidence is a class C felony.
All factual allegations contained in this release are based upon preliminary investigation and are subject to change or clarification as the investigation continues. Any charges reported in this release are merely accusations and all persons named in this release are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.