24SJ000983 - Assault on LEO x2 / Disorderly Conduct

 CASE#: 24SJ000983

OFFICER: Corporal George Johnson                                           

AGENCY:  St. Johnsbury Police Department

CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

 

DATE/TIME: 03/30/2024 2115 hours

LOCATION: The Whiskey Den St. Johnsbury

VIOLATION: Assault on Law Enforcement 2 counts,  and Disorderly Conduct.

 

ACCUSED: Emily Soskin

AGE:  42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: ST Johnsbury

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: 

 

On 03/30/2024 at approximately 2115 hours, St. Johnsbury Police Officers were dispatched to the Whiskey Den as Emily Soskin was highly intoxicated and combative and refusing to leave despite being told multiple times.  It was later learned that Soskin had lunged at the bar owner.  Both I and Officer McKendrick Johnson made contact with Soskin.  Upon being detained Soskin assaulted both officers first by kicking one in the groin and later the other in the shin.  It should be noted that a later check of Soskins record showed prior arrests for assault on law enforcement.   

 

Court 04/01/2024 

24SJ000979 - Arrest on Warrant

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CASE#: 24SJ000979

OFFICER: M. Johnson                 

AGENCY:  St. Johnsbury

CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 03/30/2024

LOCATION: St Johnsbury

VIOLATION: Arrest on in state Warrant (Aggravated Disorderly Conduct)

ACCUSED: Laura Stone                            

AGE:  42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:  On 03/30/2024 at approximately 1729 hours, I went to the Fairbanks Inn in St Johnsbury to locate Laura Stone who had an active warrant for her arrest out of Chittenden County for failing to appear for the charge of aggravated disorderly conduct. Upon arrival, I located Stone and took her into custody. She was processed and taken to Northeast Correctional Complex.

24SJ000970 - Arrest on Warrant

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CASE#: 24SJ000970

OFFICER: Detective Sgt. Lester Cleary                    

AGENCY:  St Johnsbury Police

CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

 

DATE/TIME:  March 29, 2024

LOCATION:  St Johnsbury

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Donald L. Hitman                                                                                       

AGE:  40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:  ON march 29, 2024 Donald L. Hitman, 40 of St Johnsbury was taken into custody on a warrant for his arrest for Failure to appear.  Hitman was released on a citation to appear on April1, 2024.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE:     4/1/24

COURT: CALEDONIA

MUG SHOT: 

24SJ000928 - 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault / Habitual Offender / Arrest on Warrant.

 CASE#: 24SJ000928

OFFICER: Corporal George Johnson                                           

AGENCY:  St. Johnsbury Police Department

CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

 

DATE/TIME: 03/25/2024 2021 hours

LOCATION: Portland  Street St. Johnsbury

VIOLATION: 1^st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault, Habitual Offender and having an active warrant.

 

ACCUSED: Scott Mason

AGE:  37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: ST Johnsbury

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: 

 

On 3/25/2024 at approximately 2021 hours, a female who was reportedly pregnant came into the St. Johnsbury Police Department.  This female had a highly visible and pronounce and painful looking black eye.  The female reported that Scott Mason had punched her multiple times in the face causing the black eye and did so in front of her 3 year old child.  Scott had a prior conviction for domestic assault making this 1^st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault. 

Scott  has 6 prior Felony convictions to include 2 convictions of Aggravated Assault,   a conviction of Depressant/Stimulant/Narcotic-Sale < 100x Dose, a conviction of Accessory Before the Fact (Assault & Robbery) and 2 felony convictions of Burglary make him eligible for Habitual offender  for this new offense. 

At this time Scott also had an active warrant out of Essex for 26 counts of Forgery – utter/publish an instrument (felony). 

I  searched and then located Scott who was operating a vehicle on Railroad Street.  I arrested Scott for 1^st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault and Habitual Offender and for the active warrant.  Judge Michael Kainen ordered Scott held without bail.  I later transported Scott to the Correctional facility. 

24SJ000600 - DLS/VCOR

 ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT

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CASE#: 24SJ000600

OFFICER: Corporal Steven Hartwell                             

CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME:

LOCATION: 1302 Main Street, St. Johnsbury

VIOLATION: DLS/VCOR

ACCUSED: Joseph L. Tanner

AGE: 47

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT.

VICTIM:

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

Joseph Tanner was stopped on Memorial Drive in St. Johnsbury for a motor vehicle violation on Memorial Drive in St. Johnsbury. After investigation Tanner was taken into custody for Operating after Criminal Suspension and Violating Conditions of Release by operating a vehicle.

COURT ACTION: Yes

LODGED: No      

COURT DATE: 04/15/2024 at 08:30 hours.

COURT: Caledonia Court

MUG SHOT: Yes

BAIL:

24SJ000807 - Arrest on Warrant

 ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT

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CASE#: 24SJ000807

OFFICER: Corporal Steven Hartwell/Corporal George Johnson                       

CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 03/14/2023 at 18:30 hours

LOCATION: Portland Street and Weeks Court, St. Johnsbury

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

ACCUSED: Cheyenne Spreadbury

AGE: 27

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT.

VICTIM:

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 03/15/2024, Cheyenne Spreadbury was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant from Caledonia Court for failure to appear on a charge of Driving under the Influence of a substance other that alcohol. Spreadbury was processed and lodged at NECC for lack of the $100 bail she is scheduled to appear in court today at 12:30.

COURT ACTION: Yes

LODGED: Yes     

COURT DATE: 03/15/2024 at 12:30 hours.

COURT: Caledonia Court

MUG SHOT: Yes

BAIL: $100.00

24SJ000789 - Arrest on in State Warrants

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CASE#: 24SJ000789

OFFICER: Detective Sgt. Lester Cleary                    

AGENCY:  St Johnsbury Police

CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

 

DATE/TIME:  march 13, 2024

LOCATION:  St Johnsbury

VIOLATION: Arrest on in State Warrants (3 Misdemeanor Warrants)

 

ACCUSED: Gabriel Stanzione                                                                                      

AGE:  20

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:  ON March 13, 2024 officers of the St Johnsbury Police were dispatched to a reported disturbance on Jones Street.  While en-route, updated information revealed one of the parties to be Gabriel Stanzione, 20 of St Johnsbury.  As officers neared the scnee, Stanzione was seen on foot and fled briefly.  Stanzione was located on Oak Street moments later  and taken into custody for his three outstanding warrants for his arrest.  Stanzione was processed and taken to court on his three misdemeanor warrants and was released on conditions.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE: march 13, 2024     

COURT: CALEDONIA

MUG SHOT: 

24SJ000772 - Arrest on Warrant

 CASE#: 24SJ000772

OFFICER: Corporal George Johnson                                           

AGENCY:  St. Johnsbury Police Department

CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

 

DATE/TIME: 03/10/2024 2210 hours

LOCATION: Spring Street in  St. Johnsbury

VIOLATION: Arrested on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Shawn Rich

AGE:  45

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: ST Johnsbury

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: 

 

On 03/08/2024 A warrant had been issued for Shawn Rich as he was failing to show up to jail to serve his time owed which he was supposed to do each weekend.  On 03/10/2024 while on patrol in St. Johnsbury, I observed Rich’s truck parked at his residence on Spring Street.  I subsequently located Rich at his residence and arrested him.  Rich was transported to the Correctional facility to serve the rest of his time per the warrant.   

24SJ000732 - Fugitive from Justice

 ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT

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CASE#: 24SJ000732

OFFICER: Corporal Steven Hartwell                             

CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 03/06/2024 at 20:00 hours

LOCATION: 72 Maple Street, St. Johnsbury

VIOLATION: Fugitive from Justice

ACCUSED: Brian A. Kempton

AGE: 46

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT.

VICTIM:

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 03/06/2024, while investigating another incident Brian A. Kempton was found to have an extraditable warrant from New Mexico. He was taken into custody and subsequently lodged at NECC for lack of the $1000 Bail Imposed.

COURT ACTION: Yes

LODGED: Yes     

COURT DATE: 03/07/2024 at 13:00 hours.

COURT: Caledonia Court

MUG SHOT: Yes

BAIL: $1000

24SJ000691 - Violation of Conditions of Release/ Simple Assault

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CASE#: 24SJ000691

OFFICER: M. Johnson                 

AGENCY:  St. Johnsbury

CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 3/3/2024 1950 hours

LOCATION: St Johnsbury

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release and Simple Assault

ACCUSED: Sabrina Monfette                       

AGE:  28

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:  On 03/03/2024 at approximately 1950 hours, Sgt. Cleary and I responded to the Welcome Center in St Johnsbury for a reported assault. Upon further investigation, it was determined that Sabrina Monfette assaulted another female and also violated her conditions of release not to have contact with Donald Hitman.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE: 3/4/2024

COURT: CALEDONIA

MUG SHOT:  Y

24SJ000601 - Petit Larceny / Identity Theft / Fraudulent Use

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CASE#: 24SJ000601

OFFICER: M. Johnson                 

AGENCY:  St. Johnsbury

CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 02/23/2024

LOCATION: St Johnsbury

VIOLATION: Petit larceny/Identity Theft/Fraudulent Use

ACCUSED: Jessica Webb                           

AGE:  47

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:  On 02/23/2024 at approximately 2323 hours, I was notified of a debit card that was picked up outside a residence on Lafayette St in St Johnsbury and was used to make multiple purchases at stores in the area. The Residence the card was taken from had a security camera that caught a female and two males walk past and the female picked up the card. The female was identified through previous law enforcement encounters as Jessica Webb of St Johnsbury. After further investigation, on 03/15/2024 Webb was arrested and charged with identity theft and fraudulent use.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE: 04/29/2024  

COURT: CALEDONIA

MUG SHOT:  Y

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CASE#: 24SJ000601

OFFICER: M. Johnson                 

AGENCY:  St. Johnsbury

CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 02/23/2024

LOCATION: St Johnsbury

VIOLATION: Petit larceny

ACCUSED: Jessica Webb                           

AGE:  47

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:  On 02/23/2024 at approximately 2323 hours, I was notified of a debit card that was picked up outside a residence on Lafayette St in St Johnsbury and was used to make multiple purchases at stores in the area. The Residence the card was taken from had a security camera that caught a female and two males walk past and the female picked up the card. The female was identified through previous law enforcement encounters as Jessica Webb of St Johnsbury.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE: 04/08/2024  

COURT: CALEDONIA

MUG SHOT:  N