Wednesday, September 15, 2021

21SJ003196 - Burglary / Aggravated Assault / Aiding in the Commission of a Felony / Possessing Dangerous Weapons While Committing a Felony

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CASE#:21SJ03196
OFFICER: Sgt. Lester Cleary
STATION: St Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 9/6/21 2326 hours
LOCATION: Cote Court
VIOLATION: Burglary, Aggravated assault, Aiding in the Commission of a felony, Possessing Dangerous weapons while committing a felony

ACCUSED 1: [EXPUNGED]
AGE: 33
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bridgeport, CT

ACCUSED 2:
AGE: 23
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterford, VT

ACCUSED 3: Vincent Schwab
AGE: 38
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: ON September 6, 2021 officers of the St Johnsbury Police Department responded to Cote Court for a report of gunshots. The ensuing investigation led to the determination that a young male had been assault and was gone from the scene on the arrival of police. Police were called back to the scene again shortly after midnight when the victim returned. And was subsequently treated at NVRH for injuries. ON September 7, 2021 Sgt Lester Cleary was contacted by the Vermont State Police and learned that another identical assault had occurred that same evening, after the incident in St Johnsbury. Detectives form the Vermont State Police worked cooperatively with the St Johnsbury Police in this investigation in locating the suspect known as “[EXPUNGED]”. Through the investigation “[EXPUNGED] “ was located and taken into custody. “[EXPUNGED]” was identified as [EXPUNGED], of Bridgeport CT. At the time of [EXPUNGED]’s arrest, Kyle Goodell, 23 of Waterford and Vincent Schwab, 38 of St Johnsbury were also taken into custody. [EXPUNGED] was charged with burglary, Aggravated assault and possessing Deadly weapons in the commission of a felony, Goodell was charged with Aiding in the commission of a felony and Burglary and Schwab was charged with Accessory after the fact. [EXPUNGED] was lodged at the NERCF on 30,000 dollars bail concurrent with bail set in the Vermont State Police Case and Goodell was lodged on 1000 dollars unsecured bail. Schwab was cited to appear on October 4, 2021. [EXPUNGED] and Goodell will appear in Caledonia Superior court on September 14 at 1230 hours.

COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE: October 4, 2021 at 0830 for Schwab
COURT: Caledonia Superior

Saturday, September 11, 2021

21SJ003241 - Driving License Suspended

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT
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CASE#: 21SJ003241
OFFICER: Corporal Steven Hartwell
CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 09/09/2021 at 19:10 hours
LOCATION: St. Johnsbury
VIOLATION: Criminal DLS

ACCUSED: Melinda McClintock
AGE: 28
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT.

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 09/09/2021, Melinda McClintock was seen operating a motor vehicle on Portland Street in St. Johnsbury. A check of her motor vehicle record showed she was under criminal suspension. A motor vehicle stop was conducted and she was taken into custody for the offense.

COURT ACTION: Yes
LODGED: No
COURT DATE: 11/22/2021 at 08:30 hours
COURT: CALEDONIA
MUG SHOT: Yes
BAIL:

Friday, September 10, 2021

21SJ003243 - Unlawful Trespass

CASE#: 21SJ003243
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: September 9, 2021 @ 2110
LOCATION: 85 US Route 2
VIOLATION: Unlawful Trespass

ACCUSED: Vincent Shwab (38)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

A St. Johnsbury Police Department patrol officer observed Vincent Shwab on the grounds of Maplefields store. Shwab had been previously served an order of no trespass from those premises. Shwab was issued a criminal citation for unlawful trespass in this matter. Shwab will face the charge in Caledonia Superior Court on November 29, 2021 at 0830.

Thursday, September 9, 2021

21SJ003227 - Arrest on Warrant x2

CASE#: 21SJ003227
OFFICER: Gerrish/Hartwell
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: September 9, 2021 @ 0402
LOCATION: Cote Court
VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrants (x2)

ACCUSED: Janita Ledoux (34)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

St. Johnsbury Police Department patrol officers were on Cote Court attempting to locate a suspect in another matter. Janita Ledoux was located inside a parked car. Ledoux was found to have 2 active arrest warrants, 1 for felony second degree aggravated domestic assault and another for violation of conditions of release. Ledoux was arrested, brought back to the police station and later transported to Northeast Regional Correctional Facility for lodging on $600 bail.

21SJ002699 - Aggravated Assault / Gross Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle / Possessing a Deadly Weapon While Committing a Felony

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CASE#:21SJ02699
OFFICER: Sgt. Lester Cleary
STATION: St Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 8/8/2021 @0430 hours
LOCATION: Portland Street
VIOLATION: Aggravated Assault, Gross Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Possessing a deadly weapon while committing a Felony

ACCUSED 1: Ashley M. Lee
AGE: 29
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: West Burke, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the early morning of August 8th, officers of the St Johnsbury Police responded to 545 Lafayette Street for a report of an injured female. Officers arrived and found Brittany Danforth, 29 of St Johnsbury had been assaulted. The subsequent investigation led to the arrest of Ashley Lee, 29 of west Burke for assaulting Danforth. Lee was located on September 9, 2021 and lodged for the crime of Aggravated Assault, Gross Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Possession of a deadly weapon while committing a felony. Lee was lodged on 5000 dollars cash or surety and will appear on September 9, 2021 to answer the charges.

COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE:9/9/21
COURT: Caledonia Superior

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

21SJ003196 - Arrest on Warrant

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CASE#:21SJ003196
OFFICER: Sgt. Lester Cleary
STATION: St Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 9/7/21 @0220 hours
LOCATION: Hospital Hill
VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

ACCUSED 1: Jonathon Bushey
AGE: 24
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: North Troy, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: While investigating a reported assault, officers of the St Johnsbury Police learned that the victim, Jonathon Bushey, 24 of North Troy, had an active warrant for his arrest. Following treatment he was taken into custody and lodged at the NERCF on 500 dollars bail.

COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE:
COURT:

Monday, September 6, 2021

21SJ003130 - Driving License Suspended

CASE#: 21SJ003130
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: September 2, 2021 @ 1133
LOCATION: Breezy Hill Road
VIOLATION: Driving License Suspended Criminally Due to DUI (#1)

ACCUSED: Alexandria Barrette (24)
RESIDENCE: Lunenberg,, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

A St. Johnsbury Police Department patrol officer observed a motor vehicle violation on Pleasant Street. The vehicle was stopped on Breezy Hill Road. The operator, Alexandria Barrette of Lunenberg, was found to be driving on a license that was criminally suspended due to a prior DUI. Barrette was arrested. Barrette will face the charge in Caledonia Superior Court on November 1, 2021 at 0830.