Friday, May 27, 2022

22SJ002243 - Violation of Conditions of Release

CASE#: 22SJ002243
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: May 25, 2022 @ 1938
LOCATION: Portland Street
VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release

ACCUSED: Mark Savary (54)
RESIDENCE: Concord, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On May 25, 2022 at about 1938 hours, a St. Johnsbury Police Department Patrol officer located Mark Savary on Portland Street in violation of a condition of release as to curfew. Savary was cited into Caledonia Superior Court with an arraignment date of July 25, 2022 at 0830 hours.

22SJ002219 - Arrest on Warrant

Press Release
Case 22SJ002219
Officer Lt Mark Bickford
Agency St Johnsbury PD
Contact 802-748-2314

Date/Time 05-24-2022 at approximately 1335
Location 580 Portland Street, St Johnsbury, VT
Violation Arrest on Warrant

Accused Nicolas Balch
Age 42
City/State of Residence St Johnsbury, VT

Summary of Incident:

On 05-24-22 at approximately 1330 hours Lt Mark Bickford of the St Johnsbury PD was conducting roving patrol when he observed a male who he knew to be Nicolas Balch walking on the sidewalk near Tim's Deli. Lt Bickford believed Balch to have active conditions (24 hour curfew) and knew that a warrant for his arrest had been recently requested. Balch, DOB: 02-16-80 was taken into custody by Lt Bickford and later taken to the NERCF where he was lodged on a warrant for a VCOR violation. Balch was scheduled for arraignment at court on the following day.

Court Action Yes
Court Date 05-25-2022 at 1230
Court Caledonia
Lodged Yes on the warrant
Location NERCF
Bail $200

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

22SJ002232 - Unlawful Trespass / Violation of Conditions of Release

CASE#: 22SJ002232
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: May 25, 2022 @ 0142
LOCATION: 85 US 2 West

VIOLATION: Unlawful Trespass, Violation of Conditions of Release
ACCUSED: Carlos Perez (30)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

VIOLATION: Unlawful Trespass
ACCUSED: Natasha Long (32)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On May 25, 2022 at about 0142 hours, a St. Johnsbury Police Department Patrol officer located Carlos Perez and Natasha Long at the gas pumps in Maplefields in St. Johnsbury in violation of prior notices of trespass. Perez also has a court condition to not enter Maplefields. Both were issued citations into Caledonia Superior Court with an arraignment date of July 25, 2022 at 0830 hours.

22SJ001202 - Sex Offender Registry Violation / Violations of Conditions of Release (x32) / Habitual Offender / Accessory After the Fact / False Information to Law Enforcement

CASE#: 22SJ001202
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: March 21, 2022
LOCATION: St. Johnsbury, VT

VIOLATION: Sex Offender Registry Violation (Felony), Violations of Conditions of Release (Contact) (32 counts), Habitual Offender
ACCUSED: Anthony Speed (38)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

VIOLATION: Accessory After the Fact, False Information to Law Enforcement
ACCUSED: Shawn Greenwood (49)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On March 21, 2022 at about 2106 hours, two concerned citizens made a complaint at the St. Johnsbury Police Department about suspicious activity in St. Johnsbury. As a result of this investigation, Anthony Speed was located at the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility on May 7th and was cited for a Sex Offender Registry violation, 32 counts of Violation of Conditions of Release (as to contact with a female he is required to not contact per active conditions of release), and Habitual Offender. On May 20th, Shawn Greenwood was located and arrested, before later being released on citation for the violations of Accessory After the Fact and False Information to Law Enforcement. Both are cited into Caledonia Superior Court with arraignment dates of July 25, 2022 at 0830 hours.

22SJ002229 - Arrest on Civil Contempt Mittimus

CASE#: 22SJ002229
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: May 24, 2022 @ 2108
LOCATION: 70 North Avenue
VIOLATION: Return on Mittimus – Contempt of Court

ACCUSED: Jake Garand (43)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On May 24, 2022 at about 2108 hours, a St. Johnsbury Police Department Patrol officer located Jake Garand on North Avenue. Garand was arrested pursuant to a mittimus for contempt of a court order. Garand was lodged at the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility until a sum of $400.43 is paid to court, or 15 days is served, whichever occurs first.

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

22SJ002202 - Driving License Suspended

CASE#: 22SJ002202
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: May 22, 2022 @ 2101
LOCATION: US-2 Westbound
VIOLATION: DLS Due to DUI (#1)

ACCUSED: Trevor Irwin (26)
RESIDENCE: Danville, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On May 22, 2022 at about 2108 hours, a St. Johnsbury Police Department Patrol officer observed a motor vehicle violation on Western Avenue. The vehicle was stopped on US-2 westbound. The operator, Trevor Irwin, was found to be under criminal suspension due to a prior DUI action. Trevor was arrested and brought back to the police department, where he was later released on a citation into Caledonia Superior Court with an arraignment date of July 25, 2022 at 0830 hours.

Sunday, May 22, 2022

22SJ002191 - Possession of Cocaine >2.5gm / DUI #1 (Drugs)

CASE#: 22SJ002191
OFFICER: Gerrish / Cpl. Hartwell
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: May 22, 2022 @ 0054
LOCATION: Spring Street
VIOLATION: Cocaine Possession over 2.5grams (Felony), DUI – Drugs #1

ACCUSED: Christopher Briggs (33)
RESIDENCE: Lyndon, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On May 22, 2022 at about 0054 hours, a motor vehicle was stopped on Spring Street after a St. Johnsbury Police Department patrol officer observed a motor vehicle violation on Western Avenue. The operator, Christopher Briggs (33) of Lyndon, displayed signs of impairment. After further investigation, Briggs was placed under arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence of a substance other than alcohol . Further investigation revealed that Briggs was in possession of approximately 22 grams of a white rock substance which field tested positive for the chemical properties of cocaine base (crack cocaine). A Drug Recognition Expert evaluation was obtained with the assistance of the Vermont State Police and an evidentiary blood draw performed at NVRH hospital. Briggs was released into the custody of another adult on a citation into Caledonia Superior Court with an arraignment date of August 22, 2022 at 0830 hours to face the above violations.





Friday, May 20, 2022

22SJ002145 - Fugitive from Justice

CASE#: 22SJ002145
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: May 19, 2022 @ 1018
LOCATION: Main / Maple Street
VIOLATION: Fugitive from Justice

ACCUSED: Jazmyn R. Cummings (25)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On May 19, 2022 at about 1018 hours, Jazmyn Cummings walked by an ongoing incident on Main Street near the intersection with Maple Street. Cummings was known to have an extraditable felony warrant out of Coos County, NH for possession of a controlled substance. Cummings was arrested and brought before the Honorable Court who ordered her held for lack of $500 bail.

22SJ000365 - Accessory After the Fact / Sale of Fentanyl / Sale of Cocaine >2.5 Grams / Habitual Offender

PRESS RELEASE

CASE#:22SJ00365
OFFICER: Detective Sgt. Lester Cleary
STATION: St Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 1 /28/22 @0200 hours
LOCATION: Lafayette Street
VIOLATION: Accessory after the fact, Sale of Fentanyl, Sale of Cocaine >2.5 grams, Habitual Offender.

ACCUSED : Deborah A. Clark
AGE: 62
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On January 28, 2022 officers of the St Johnsbury Police Department responded to a shooting at 545 Lafayette Street in St Johnsbury. The ensuing investigation has led to the arrest of Debora A. Clark, 62 of St Johnsbury for the crimes of Accessory after the Fact, Sale of Fentanyl, Sale of Cocaine >2.5 grams and Habitual Offender. Clark was taken into custody on May 20, 2022 without incident and will appear in Caledonia Superior Court at 1230 hours to answer the charges.

COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE: 5/20/2022 1230hours
COURT: Caledonia County Superior

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

22SJ002126 - Violation of Conditions of Release

CASE#: 22SJ002126
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: May 17, 2022 @ 2058
LOCATION: 1270 Main Street
VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release

ACCUSED: Wade Whitehouse (39)
RESIDENCE: Cabot, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On May 17, 2022 at about 2058 hours, the St. Johnsbury Police Department received a complaint about two suspicious people by a minivan behind 1270 Main Street that were possibly stealing electricity. Upon arrival, it was determined that two men had run an extension cord from a nearby ATM to a disabled vehicle in a parking lot in order to work on it. One of the men was found to be out and about in violation of a court ordered curfew. They were directed to unplug their extension cord and have the vehicle removed. Wade Whitehouse was cited into Caledonia Superior Court with an arraignment date of July 25, 2022 at 0830 hours regarding the curfew violation.

Tuesday, May 17, 2022

22SJ002121 - DUI#1 (Drugs)

CASE#: 22SJ002121
OFFICER: Gerrish / Guyer
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: May 16, 2022 @ 2107
LOCATION: Pearl Street
VIOLATION:DUI #1 (Drugs)

ACCUSED: Aryeh Whitchurch (19)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On May 16, 2022 at about 2107 hours, the St. Johnsbury Police Department received a complaint about a male unconscious inside a running Prius off Pearl Street. Responding patrol officers found Aryeh Whitchurch unconscious behind the wheel of the running vehicle. After being awoken by responding officers, Whitchurch was found to be displaying signs of impairment by a substance other than alcohol. Whitchurch was arrested for suspicion of DUI-Drugs. A drug recognition expert exam was obtained with the assistance of the Vermont State Police and an evidentiary blood draw performed at NVRH. Whitchurch was later released to the custody of a sober adult with a citation into Caledonia Superior Court with an arraignment date of August 1, 2022 at 0830 hours. He was also issued Vermont Civil Violation Complaints totaling $688 and 6 points.

Friday, May 13, 2022

22SJ002064 - Driving License Suspended / License Required

CASE#: 22SJ002064
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: May 12, 2022 @ 1404
LOCATION: Hospital Drive / Memorial Drive
VIOLATION: DLS-Criminal & License Required

ACCUSED: Ryan McCutcheon (32)
RESIDENCE: Lyndon, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On May 12, 2022 at about 1404 hours, a St. Johnsbury Police Department patrol officer observed a motor vehicle violation on Hospital Drive. The vehicle was stopped on Memorial Drive near the intersection with Hospital Drive. The operator was found to be driving while his license was under criminal suspension. The operator, Ryan McCutcheon of Lyndon, VT, was arrested and brought back to the police department and later released on a citation into Caledonia Superior Court with an arraignment date of July 25, 2022 at 0830 hours. The vehicle was hauled away by FauFaw’s Towing of St. Johnsbury, VT.

Thursday, May 12, 2022

22SJ002054 - Attempted Maiming / Simple Assault

CASE#: 22SJ002054
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: May 12, 2022 @ 0012
LOCATION: 438 Railroad Street
VIOLATION: Attempted Maiming, Simple Assault

ACCUSED: Victoria Sherman (31)
RESIDENCE: Homeless

VICTIM: Imani Page (27)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On May 12, 2022 at about 0012 hours, the St. Johnsbury Police Department received a complaint of an ongoing fight involving 2 or 3 people at 438 Railroad Street #302. Responding patrol officers could hear screaming and yelling from outside. Upon further investigation, it was determined that Victoria Sherman had bit Imani Page’s finger, causing a severe laceration, during an assault that caused pain. Sherman was transported to the hospital for evaluation by CALEX and issued a citation to the Caledonia Superior Court with an arraignment date of July 11, 2022 at 0830 hours.

Monday, May 9, 2022

22SJ001875 - Violation of Conditions of Release

CASE#: 22SJ001875
OFFICER: Gerrish / Cpl. Hartwell
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: May 1, 2022 @ 1611
LOCATION: Maple Street
VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release

ACCUSED: Derek Dawson (31)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On May 1, 2022 at about 1611 hours, St. Johnsbury Police officers attempts to make contact with Derek Dawson at his curfew location incident to an unrelated situation and he was not there. Dawson was later cited for this incident when he was in custody for a separate matter on May 6, 2022. Dawson received a citation into Caledonia Superior Court with an arraignment date of June 27, 2022 at 0830 hours.

22SJ001093 - Attempting to Elude a LEO in Grossly Negligent Fashion / Excessive Speed / License Required / Accessory After the Fact / False Information to a LEO

CASE#: 22SJ001093
OFFICER: Gerrish / Guyer
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: March 15, 2022 @ 1839
LOCATION: Railroad Street

VIOLATION: Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer in a Grossly Negligent Fashion, Excessive Speed, License Required
ACCUSED: Jonathan Stuart (25)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

VIOLATION: Accessory After the Fact, False Information to a Law Enforcement Officer
ACCUSED: Kerri-Anne Papineau (43)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On March 15, 2022 at about 1839 hours, a St. Johnsbury Police Department was en route to assist another officer at a call. The officer was passed by a vehicle traveling north on Railroad Street at a very high rate of speed. The officer followed this vehicle onto Memorial Drive and Old Center Road at a high rate of speed, before discontinuing for public safety reasons. After an investigation, Jonathan Stuart and Kerri Anne Papineau were cited for the above crimes. Both were cited into Caledonia Superior Court with arraignment dates of June 20, 2022 at 0830 hours.

22SJ001962 - Larceny From a Person / Grand Larceny

CASE#: 22SJ001962
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: May 6, 2022 @ 2358
LOCATION: North Ave
VIOLATION: Larceny from a Person, Grand Larceny

ACCUSED: Kimberly Kelley (53)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

VICTIM: Christine Langmaid (49)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On May 6, 2022 at about 2358 hours, the St. Johnsbury Police Department received a complaint from Christine Langmaid that she had stopped and given a ride to a woman who appeared in distress. After she dropped this person off by North Avenue, Langmaid noticed that her Apple laptop computer (MacBook) estimated at about $1,200 in value, was missing from her car’s back seat. The computer was later recovered and Kimberly Kelley arrested for Grand Larceny and Larceny from a Person. Kelley was released from the police department on a citation, with an arraignment date in Caledonia Superior Court of July 11, 2022 at 0830 hours.

22SJ001997 - Violation of Conditions of Release

CASE#: 22SJ001997
OFFICER: Davis Guyer
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 05/09/2022 2256 hours
LOCATION: Portland Street
VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release

ACCUSED: Keith Courtemarche
AGE: 33
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 05/09/2022, Officers were dispatched to a report of a male in the dumpster behind AutoSaver Group. The male was identified as Keith Courtemarche, and he was claiming there was another group of people chasing him, that was hiding behind the dumpster. No group was found. Courtemarche was violating his curfew condition and was handed a citation based on that violation.

22SJ001967 - Violation of Conditions of Release

CASE#: 22SJ001967
OFFICER: Davis Guyer
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 05/07/2022 0500 hours
LOCATION: Harrison Avenue
VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release

ACCUSED: Keith Courtemarche
AGE: 33
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 05/07/2022, Officers were dispatched to a report of Keith Courtemarche being followed by a group of people with knives. Upon arrival, there was no group of people found, despite Courtemarche stating they were hiding behind the building. Courtemarche was breaking his curfew condition and was handed a citation based on that violation.

Saturday, May 7, 2022

22SJ001952 - Violation of Conditions of Release x3 / License Required

CASE#: 22SJ001952
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: May 6, 2022 @ 1848
LOCATION: River Road
VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release x 3, License Required

ACCUSED: Joseph Ellis (38)
RESIDENCE: Montpelier, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On May 6, 2022 at about 1848 hours, a St. Johnsbury Police Department patrol officer observed Joseph Ellis driving a vehicle on Costa Avenue. Ellis was stopped on River Road as the officer knew Ellis was not to be driving a motor vehicle. Ellis was found to have violated conditions of release preventing him from driving a vehicle, consuming alcohol and also was found to be driving a vehicle without a license and with a prior civil conviction for the same within the past 2 years. Ellis was arrested and later released to another adult at the police department with a citation into Caledonia Superior Court with an arraignment date of June 27, 2022 at 0830 hours.

22SJ001937 - Unlawful Trespass (2 offenders)

CASE#: 22SJ001937
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: May 5, 2022 @ 1547
LOCATION: 385 Portland Street

VIOLATION: Unlawful Trespass
ACCUSED: Natasha Long (32)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

VIOLATION: Unlawful Trespass
ACCUSED: Carlos Perez (30)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On May 5, 2022 at about 1547 hours, the St. Johnsbury Police Department received a complaint that Natasha Long and Carlos Perez were on the grounds of the White Market despite having been previously issued notices of trespass from that location. Both parties were later located and issued citations into Caledonia Superior Court with an arraignment date of June 27, 2022 at 0830 hours.

22SJ001951 - Arrest on Warrant

 CASE#: 22SJ001951
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: May 6, 2022 @ 1734
LOCATION: 151 Concord Avenue
VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

ACCUSED: Derek Dawson (32)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On May 6, 2022 at about 1734 hours, Derek Dawson was arrested without incident and lodged at the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility on $100 bail due to an active warrant out of Caledonia Superior Court.

Friday, May 6, 2022

22SJ001935 - Unlawful Mischief / Simple Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer / Disorderly Conduct / Violation of Conditions of Release

CASE#: 22SJ001935
OFFICER: Gerrish / Cpl. Johnson / Guyer
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: May 5, 2022 @ 1621
LOCATION: 502 Railroad Street
VIOLATION: Unlawful Mischief, Simple Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer, Disorderly Conduct, Violation of Conditions of Release

ACCUSED: Tristan Garcia (22)
RESIDENCE: Barnet, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On May 5, 2022 at about 1621 hours, the St. Johnsbury Police Department received a complaint that Tristan Garcia was out of control in the Walgreens. That was the 3rd complaint received about Mr. Garcia’s behavior that day and the second about him at the Walgreens. Upon arrival, a patrol officer was advised that Garcia had fled down the road. Garcia was located inside a community center at 438 Railroad Street. Pursuant to taking Garcia into custody as an incapacitated person, Garcia kicked or struck Cpl. Johnson causing pain. Garcia was transported to NVRH where he caused a subsequent disturbance in the emergency room, damaging hospital property (putting a hole in the wall, etc). Garcia was cited for the above violations into Caledonia Superior Court with a court date of June 27, 2022 at 0830 hours.

Thursday, May 5, 2022

22SJ001928 - Petit Larceny

CASE#: 22SJ001928
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: May 5, 2022 @ 1023
LOCATION: St. Johnsbury, VT
VIOLATION: Petit Larceny

ACCUSED: Heather Lawson (39)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

VICTIM: Shane Greene (50)
RESIDENCE: Lyndon, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On May 5, 2022 at about 1023 hours, the St. Johnsbury Police Department received a complaint about a female taking property from a man’s backpack whilst on the RCT bus between Lyndon and St. Johnsbury. After further investigation, Heather Lawson was cited for petit larceny. She was given a citation with an arraignment date in Caledonia Superior Court of June 27, 2022 at 0830 hours.

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

22SJ001868 - Retail Theft

CASE#: 22SJ001868
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: May 1, 2022 @ 1427
LOCATION: 716 Railroad Street
VIOLATION: Retail Theft

ACCUSED: Kimberly Kelley (53)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On May 1, 2022 at about 1427 hours, the St. Johnsbury Police Department received a complaint about a female going into the Family Dollar and removing merchandise without paying. Kimberly Kelley was later located and issued a citation into Caledonia Superior Court for the crime of retail theft, with a court date of June 27, 2022 at 0830 hours.

22SJ001907 - Disorderly Conduct

CASE#: 22SJ001907
OFFICER: Gerrish / Cpl. Hartwell
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: May 3, 2022 @ 1934
LOCATION: Portland Street
VIOLATION: Disorderly Conduct

ACCUSED: Stephen MacNevins (42)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On May 3, 2022 at about 1934 hours, the St. Johnsbury Police Department received several complaints about a disturbance on the Portland Street bridge. Responding officers arrested Stephen MacNevins for disorderly conduct. He was eventually lodged at the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility as an incapacitated person on a 24 hour hold. MacNevins was issued a citation into Caledonia County Superior Court with a court date of June 27, 2022 at 0830 hours.

Tuesday, May 3, 2022

22SJ001897 - Possession of Cocaine (>2.5 gm)

CASE#: 22SJ001897
OFFICER: Cpl. Hartwell
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: May 3, 2022 @ 0009
LOCATION: 563 Railroad Street
VIOLATION: Possession of Cocaine over 2.5 grams

ACCUSED: Curtis Slade (44)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On May 3, 2022 at about 0009 hours, Curtis Slade was arrested at his residence on a Vermont Department of Corrections Return on Mittimus for owed jail time. Further investigation revealed he was in possession of a large white rock substance which was found to weigh about 5 grams. The substance was later field tested and found to be presumptively positive nn j for the chemical properties of cocaine. Slade was lodged at the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility for the owed jail time and given a citation into Caledonia Superior Court for this incident with a court date of November 21, 2022 at 0830 hours.



22SJ001894 - Identity Theft / Petit Larceny / Unlawful Use of a Credit Card

CASE#: 22SJ001894
OFFICER: Gerrish / Cpl. Hartwell
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: May 2, 2022 @ 1730
LOCATION: 1236 Main Street
VIOLATION: Identity Theft, Petit Larceny, Unlawful Use of a Credit Card

ACCUSED: Hillary Hofman (33)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

VICTIM: Ian Norton-Lowe (27)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On May 2, 2022 at about 1730 hours, a town resident walked into the police department to report that he found out he did not have his CashApp visa card anymore and believes he left it at the bank when he was getting money from the ATM. He also complained that after this occurred, a female requested $150 from him via CashApp and later attempted to use said card at a local business. Hillary Hoffman was arrested, processed and released on a citation into Caledonia Superior Court with an arraignment date of June 27, 2022 at 0830 hours. She was also instructed to contact her probation officer at St. Johnsbury Probation and Parole and that agency was apprised of the situation.

22SJ001895 - License Required / DUI-Drugs #1

CASE#: 22SJ001895
OFFICER: Gerrish / Cpl. Hartwell
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: May 2, 2022 @ 1856
LOCATION: Pleasant Street
VIOLATION: License Required / DUI – Drugs (#1)

ACCUSED: Cedrice Manassa (55)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On May 2, 2022 at about 1856 hours, a St. Johnsbury Police Department patrol officer observed a motor vehicle violation on Pleasant Street. The vehicle was stopped on Pleasant Street. The operator was found to be driving without a license and with a prior civil conviction for the same. The operator was also found to display signs of impairment by a substance other than alcohol. The operator was arrested for suspicion of DUI Drugs and License Required. A Drug Recognition Expert was contacted via the Vermont State Police. The operator refused to consent to a blood draw and a search warrant was issued by the Honorable Court for an evidentiary blood draw, which was obtained at the hospital. Manassa was later released on a citation into Caledonia Superior Court with an arraignment date of August 8, 2022 at 0830 hours.

Monday, May 2, 2022

22SJ001876 - Simple Assault-Mutual Affray

CASE#: 22SJ001876
OFFICER: Davis Guyer
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 05/01/2022 1730 hours
LOCATION: Washington Avenue
VIOLATION: Simple Assault Mutual Fray

ACCUSED: [EXPUNGED}
AGE: 33
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury

ACCUSED: Christal Grove
AGE: 34
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 05/01/2022, Officers were dispatched to a report of stolen mail. After accusations of who stole the mail, [EXPUNGED] and Christal Grove assaulted each other. [EXPUNGED] grabbed Grove by the neck after being pushed by Grove. Both were charged for Simple Assault.

22SJ000544 - Uttering Forged Instruments

PRESS RELEASE

CASE#: 22SJ000544
OFFICER: Detective Sgt Lester Cleary
AGENCY: St Johnsbury Police
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: Week ending January 28, 2022
LOCATION: Washington Avenue, Main Street, Elm Street
VIOLATION: Uttering forged instruments

ACCUSED 1: Michelle Deaette
AGE: 30
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport, VT

ACCUSED 2: Mark Savary
AGE: 54
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Concord, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: During the week ending January 28, 2022, several checks were written from a closed account for the Summerville Neighborhood Association. The ensuing investigation determined that Michelle Deaette, 30, now of Newport, passed two forged checks and that Mark Savary, 54 of Concord passed at least 5 others. Both have been cited to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court to answer the charges. Deaette will appear on June 13, 2022 and Savary will appear on June 27, 2022.

COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE: June 13, 2022 ( Deaette) June 27, 2022 (Savary)
COURT: CALEDONIA
MUG SHOT: