17SJ004909 - Bad Check

ST JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT

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CASE#: 17SJ004909

OFFICER: CHAD GRANT                                                

STATION: ST JOHNSBURY PD          

CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 07/10/2017 @ approx 1423 hours

LOCATION: 385 Portland Street, St. Johnsbury, VT

Violation: Bad Check

ACCUSED: [EXPUNGED]

AGE: 22

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lowell, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 09/07/2017 the White Market in St. Johnsbury, VT reported a bad check had been passed at their store. A subsequent investigation led to [EXPUNGED] being issued a citation on 02/27/2018 for the offense of Bad Checks.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE: 03/26/2018        

COURT: CALEDONIA

MUG SHOT: N

FINGERPRINTS: N

18SJ000933 - Burglary

ST JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT

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CASE#: 18SJ000933

OFFICER: CHAD GRANT                                                

STATION: ST JOHNSBURY PD          

CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 02/23/2018 @ afternoon to late evening

LOCATION: Railroad Street, St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 02/23/2018 between the afternoon to late evening hours, an apartment on Railroad Street in the vicinity of the Portland Street Bridge was broken into. Money and electronics were taken from the apartment. Anyone that may have information about this incident or seen any suspicious activity in the area of the Portland Street Bridge or skate park, is encouraged to contact the St. Johnsbury Police Department at 802-748-2314.

18SJ000861 - Arrest on Warrant

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CASE#: 18SJ000861

OFFICER: ADRIAN HAHR                                                               

AGENCY:  ST JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT                     

CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 02-19-2018 1455     

LOCATION: Railroad Street

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant – Failure to appear / DUI #2

ACCUSED: Brennan Silver                                                                                            

AGE: 21

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

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: Brennan Silver was arrested on an active warrant for failure to appear for a DUI#2.  He was processed and brought to NRCF.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE:    

COURT: CALEDONIA

MUG SHOT:  Y

18SJ000854 - DLS

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CASE#: 18SJ000854

OFFICER: ADRIAN HAHR                                                               

AGENCY:  ST JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT                    

CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 02-18-18 1541

LOCATION: St. Johnsbury

VIOLATION: DLS

ACCUSED: Joanne Mitchell                                                                                         

AGE: 27

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: Police stopped Joanne Mitchell for a motor vehicle violation.  During the stop, police discovered that Mitchell’s license was under criminal suspension.  She was arrested, processed, and released on a citation.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE: 03-26-18 

COURT: CALEDONIA

MUG SHOT:  Y

18SJ000814 - Simple Assault

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT

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CASE#: 18SJ000814

OFFICER: Steven Hartwell                               

CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 02/14/2018 @ 2021 hours

LOCATION:  St. Johnsbury

VIOLATION: Simple Assault

ACCUSED: <EXPUNGED>          

AGE: 

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 02/14/2018, <EXPUNGED> was taken into custody and charged with Simple Assault, after investigation showed that he had punched a neighbor in the face with a closed fist causing him/her pain.

COURT ACTION: Yes

LODGED: No

COURT DATE: 03/26/2018 @ 0830 Hours

COURT: CALEDONIA

MUG SHOT: YES

BAIL:

18SJ000847 - Vehicle Crash

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CASE#: 18SJ000847

OFFICER: ADRIAN HAHR                                                               

AGENCY:  ST JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT                    

CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME:  02/17/18 0743

LOCATION: St. Johnsbury

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

OPERATOR: Chakeshia Tyson                                                                     

AGE: 38

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: Police came upon a vehicle stuck in a snowbank at the intersection of Pearl Street and Eastern Avenue.  The operator, Chakeshia Tyson, stated she attempted to turn right onto Pearl Street while traveling down Eastern Avenue and slid off the road into the snowbank.  The vehicle struck a sign and  sustained damage to the front and driver’s side front fender.  No injuries were reported.  Icy road conditions contributed to the crash.  Tyson’s license to operate was under suspension; she was ticketed and the vehicle was towed by Caledonia Wrecker Service.

COURT ACTION: N

18SJ000819 - Violation of Conditions of Release

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CASE#: 18SJ000819

OFFICER: Sophie Patenaude                     

AGENCY:  ST JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT                     

CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 02/15/18

LOCATION:  Elm St.

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release- Curfew

ACCUSED: Brooke Rowell

AGE:  34

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:  On 02/15/18, at approximately 0244 hours, officers made contact with Brooke Rowell on Elm Street during a motor vehicle stop.  A subsequent investigation found Rowell to be in violation of her Conditions of Release. Rowell was cited and released and is scheduled to appear at Vermont Superior Court, Caledonia Criminal Division on 03/26/18 at 1230 hours.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE: 03/26/18 0830      

COURT: CALEDONIA

St. Johnsbury Police does not release the names of victims of a sex offense, child abuse or neglect, domestic violence or any other crime where the privacy of the individual is protected by law.

18SJ000782 - Burglary

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Case 18SJ000782

Officer Sgt Mark Bickford

Agency St Johnsbury PD

Contact Number 802-748-2314

Date/Time 02-12-18 at approximately 0426 am

Location 12 North Avenue

Violation Forced Entry (Burglary)

Accused Unknown

Victim American Legion Post 58

Summary of Incident

On 02-12-18 at approximately 0426 am the St Johnsbury Dispatch Center received an alarm activation at 12 North Avenue the home of The American Legion Post 58. An officer responded to the alarm and found the exterior door to the building ajar. Initial investigation revealed no entry had been made to the building as the interior door to the Legion was found to be secure. When an employee arrived later in the day she found that entry had been made into the building through a side window. Sgt Bickford arrived and discovered that a glass jar containing quarters that had been placed on the table along the bar area had been taken along with two sets of custom competition throwing darts. Anyone who may have been in the area of 12 North Avenue during the initial alarm activation or has since heard or learned something about this burglary is encouraged to contact the St Johnsbury Police Department at 802-748-2314 (Attention Sgt Bickford) or the Crime Stoppers tip line at 802-748-2222.

18SJ000762 - DUI

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CASE#: 18SJ000762

OFFICER: Sophie Patenaude                     

AGENCY:  ST JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT                     

CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 02/11/18

LOCATION:  Lot at 17 Eastern Avenue

VIOLATION: DUI

ACCUSED: Jacob Roy

AGE:  23

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Danville, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:  On 02/11/18, at approximately 0118 hours, officers performed a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle traveling south in the parking lot of 17 Eastern Avenue without its headlights on. After investigating, officers arrested Jacob Roy on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. Roy is scheduled to appear at Vermont Superior Court, Caledonia Criminal Division on 03/05/18 at 0830 hours.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE: 03/05/18 0830

COURT: CALEDONIA

St. Johnsbury Police does not release the names of victims of a sex offense, child abuse or neglect, domestic violence or any other crime where the privacy of the individual is protected by law.

18SJ000728 - Simple Assault

ST JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT

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CASE#: 18SJ000728

OFFICER: CHAD GRANT                                                

STATION: ST JOHNSBURY PD          

CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 02/08/2018 @ approx 1730 hours

LOCATION: 10 Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury, VT

Violation: Simple Assault

ACCUSED: Melissa Birch

AGE: 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Concord, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 02/08/2018 at approximately 1730 hours, the St. Johnsbury Police Department responded to a report of a physical altercation in the lobby at 10 Eastern Avenue in St. Johnsbury. What began as a verbal dispute turned into a physical altercation between two parties. Melissa Birch was subsequently charged with Simple Assault for her role in the altercation.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE: 03/26/2018        

COURT: CALEDONIA

MUG SHOT: N

FINGERPRINTS: N

18SJ000714 - Possession of a Controlled Substance / Possession of Stolen Property

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT

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CASE#: 18SJ00714

OFFICER: Adrian Hahr                        

CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 02/07/2018 @ 1300 hours

LOCATION:  St. Johnsbury

VIOLATION: Possession of a controlled substance and Possession of Stolen Property

ACCUSED: Leo Roberts, Margaret Williams, and Cody Roberts    

AGE: 52, 32, 23

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury  

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 02/07/2018, Leo Roberts, Margaret Williams and Cody Roberts  were cited to appear in Caledonia Court after a search warrant executed on their apartment yielded stolen property and suspected narcotics.

COURT ACTION: Yes

LODGED: No

COURT DATE: 03/26/2018 @0830

COURT: CALEDONIA

MUG SHOT: No

BAIL: No

18SJ000669 - Impeding a Police Officer

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT

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CASE#: 18SJ00669

OFFICER: Adrian Hahr                        

CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 02/03/2018 @ 1650 hours

LOCATION:  St. Johnsbury

VIOLATION: Impeding a Police Officer

ACCUSED: <EXPUNGED>     

AGE: 

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 02/08/2018, <EXPUNGED> was taken into custody after she had impeded an active investigation into an overdose death by removing evidence from the scene.

COURT ACTION: Yes

LODGED: No

COURT DATE: 02/09/2018 @1230

COURT: CALEDONIA

MUG SHOT: YES

BAIL: No

18SJ000713 - Violation of Conditions of Release / Possession of a Regulated Drug

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CASE#: 18SJ000713

OFFICER: Sophie Patenaude                     

AGENCY:  ST JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT                     

CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 02/07/18

LOCATION:  Caledonia Street

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release/Possession of a Regulated Drug

ACCUSED: William Garrett           

AGE:  32

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:  On 02/07/18, at approximately 0213 hours, officers made contact with William Garrett on Caledonia Street.  A subsequent investigation found Garrett to be in violation of his Conditions of Release. Upon a search of Garrett’s person, officers discovered Garrett to be in possession of two controlled prescription substances. Garrett was lodged at the NERCF and is scheduled to appear at Vermont Superior Court, Caledonia Criminal Division on 02/07/18 at 1230 hours.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE: 02/07/18 12:30     

COURT: CALEDONIA

St. Johnsbury Police does not release the names of victims of a sex offense, child abuse or neglect, domestic violence or any other crime where the privacy of the individual is protected by law.

18SJ000689 - Violation of Conditions of Release

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT

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CASE#: 18SJ000689

OFFICER: Steven Hartwell                               

CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 02/05/2018 @ 1209 hours

LOCATION:  St. Johnsbury

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release

ACCUSED: Sasha M. Shattuck    

AGE: 31

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

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 02/05/2018, Sasha M. Shattuck was cited into Caledonia Superior Court Criminal Division for contacting an individual by text message, that she had active court conditions not to contact.

COURT ACTION: Yes

LODGED: No

COURT DATE: 03/05/2018 @0830

COURT: CALEDONIA

MUG SHOT: YES

BAIL: No

18SJ000683 - Unlawful Trespass

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CASE#:18SJ000683

OFFICER: ADRIAN HAHR                                                               

AGENCY:  ST JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT                    

CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 02-05-18 1208

LOCATION: St. Johnsbury, VT

VIOLATION: Unlawful Trespass

ACCUSED: Russell Soulard                                                                                           

AGE: 30

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: Police responded to the Fairbanks Inn for the report of a male refusing to leave the property.  Upon arrival, police located Russell Soulard who still was on the property after being given notice he was not allowed to remain on the property.  He was cited for unlawful trespass.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE:     03-26-18

COURT: CALEDONIA

MUG SHOT:  Y

18SJ000674 - Disorderly Conduct / Disturbing the Peace by Electronic Means

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CASE#: 18SJ000674

OFFICER: ADRIAN HAHR                                                               

AGENCY:  ST JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT                    

CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 02-04-18

LOCATION: St. Johnsbury, VT

VIOLATION: Disorderly Conduct, Disturbing the peace by electronic means

ACCUSED: Shari Hitman                                                                                

AGE: 31

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: Police responded to the Republican Block Apartments on Eastern Avenue for the report of a female being disorderly and ripping items from the wall.  Upon arrival, witnesses described a chaotic incident in which Shari Hitman, upset about her ex-boyfriend being with a new girlfriend, ripped posters and pictures from a common area wall and threw food out of a refrigerator around an apartment.  Hitman allegedly “hip-checked” the new girlfriend during the episode, but no injuries were reported.  Subsequent investigation revealed Hitman had repeatedly called and texted a phone, even after the owner of the phone asked Hitman to stop and even blocked Hitman’s phone number.

Hitman was cited for disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace by electronic means.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE:     03-26-18

COURT: CALEDONIA

MUG SHOT:  Y

18SJ000669 - Overdose / Untimely Death

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CASE#: 18SJ000669

OFFICER: Sgt Lester Cleary                                          

AGENCY:  St Johnsbury Police Department

CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 2/3/18  @ 1649 hours

LOCATION: Central Street

VIOLATION: Overdose/Untimely Death

DECEASED: Edwin Jones                                                                                               

AGE:  31

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:  At 1649 hours, St Johnsbury Police and EMS services responded to a reported overdose on Central Street in St Johnsbury.  Life saving measures were administered to Edwin Jones, 31 of St Johnsbury who was later pronounced dead at the scene.  An autopsy has been ordered  at the Chief Medical Examiner’s office in Burlington with the cause of death  still under investigation..

18SJ000634 - DLS

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CASE#:18SJ000634

OFFICER: Det. Sgt. Lester Cleary                                                               

STATION:     St Johnsbury Police Department                

CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 2/2/18  @0919 hours

LOCATION:  Eastern AVENUE AND Railroad Street

VIOLATION: DLS

ACCUSED 1: Raul A. Garcia                                                          

AGE: 27

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:  At 0919 hours Sgt Lester Cleary stopped a vehicle for an expired Vermont State Inspection.  During the course of the stop, it was determined that the operator, Raul A. Garcia, 27 of St Johnsbury, was currently criminally suspended in the State of Vermont. Garcia was taken into custody and released with a citation to appear on March 19, 2018 to answer the charge.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE: march 19, 2018

COURT: Caledonia Superior, Criminal Division

18SJ000651 - DLS, Violation of Conditions of Release

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CASE#: 18SJ000651

OFFICER: ADRIAN HAHR                                                               

AGENCY:  ST JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT                    

CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 02-03-18 0832

LOCATION: Railroad Street, St. Johnsbury

VIOLATION: DLS, VCOR

ACCUSED: Nicholas Dulac                                                                                            

AGE: 27

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: Police stopped Nicholas Dulac for a motor vehicle violation.  It was determined that Dulac’s license was under criminal suspension.  Dulac was also on conditions of release prohibiting him from operating a motor vehicle.  He was processed, cited and released.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE:     03-26-18

COURT: CALEDONIA

MUG SHOT:  Y

18SJ000612 - Possession of Cocaine, DLS, Violation of Conditions of Release

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT

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CASE#: 18SJ000612

OFFICER: Sophie Patenaude                              

CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 02/01/2018 @ 0054 hours

LOCATION:  Railroad St, St. Johnsbury

VIOLATION: Possession of Cocaine >2.5 grams, Criminal DLS, and Violation of Conditions of Release

ACCUSED: Peggy Patoine 

AGE: 45

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On February 1, 2018, Officer Patenaude conducted a motor vehicle stop, and through subsequent investigation learned that the operator, Peggy Patoine, age 45 of St. Johnsbury, had a criminally suspended license. In addition, Patoine was out on conditions of release, including a condition to not operate a motor vehicle. During the traffic stop, crack cocaine in an amount greater than 2.5 grams was seized. Patoine was arrested and lodged at Northeast Regional Correctional Facility.

COURT ACTION: YES

LODGED: YES

COURT DATE: 02/101/2018 at 1230

COURT: CALEDONIA

MUG SHOT: YES

BAIL: $1,500