19SJ003481 - Shooting

ST JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT

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Case: 19SJ003481

Officer: Chief Tim Page

Agency: St. Johnsbury Police Department

Contact: 802-748-2314

 

Date/Time: July 31, 2019 - 21:48

Location: 170 Pearl Street, St. Johnsbury, VT

 

Summary of Incident:

At 21:48 hours, St. Johnsbury Police responded to the area of 170 Pearl Street for a report of a shooting. At this time, the scene has been secured and Pearl Street has been closed between Railroad St and Federal Street. This is an active investigation. The scene has been turned over to the Vermont State Police and any inquiries into this incident should be directed to them. 

19SJ003434 - Leaving the scene of an accident, DUI #2

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT         

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CASE#: 19SJ003434

OFFICER: Steven Hartwell                               

CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 07/27/2019 at 2200 hours

LOCATION:  St. Johnsbury

VIOLATION: Leaving the Scene of an Accident and Driving Under the Influence (2^nd Offense)

ACCUSED: Ryan D. Stimpson

AGE: 31

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

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 07/27/2019 at approximately 2200 hours, St, Johnsbury Police responded to 287 Portland Street, the House of Pizza for a report of a single vehicle crash into a tree in the parking lot of the business. After investigation Ryan D. Simpson was taken into custody for the leaving the scene of an accident and suspicion of driving under the influence.

COURT ACTION: Yes

LODGED: No

COURT DATE: 09/09/2019 at 0830

COURT: CALEDONIA

MUG SHOT: Yes

BAIL: No

19SJ003437 - Simple Assault

Case: 19SJ003437

Officer: Robert Gerrish

Agency: St. Johnsbury Police Department

Contact: 802-748-2314

Date/Time: July 28, 2019 @ 0302

Location: 438 Pearl Street, St. Johnsbury, VT

Violation: Simple Assault

Accused: <EXPUNGED>

City: Sutton, VT

 

Summary of Incident:

The St. Johnsbury Police Department received a report of a disturbance at 438 Pearl Street. An investigation revealed that <EXPUNGED> punched a woman in the face, causing injury. <EXPUNGED> was arrested, processed and cited into Caledonia Superior Court, Criminal Division on September 30, 2019 for the above violation and subsequently lodged at the Northeastern Regional Correctional Facility as an Incapacitated Person. 

19SJ003434 - Arrest on Warrant

Case: 19SJ003434

Officer: Robert Gerrish

Agency: St. Johnsbury Police Department

Contact: 802-748-2314

Date/Time: July 27, 2019 @ 2204

Location: 287 Portland Street, St. Johnsbury, Vermont

Violation: Arrest on Warrant

Accused: Brent Rathburn (38)

City: Piermont, NH         

 

Summary of Incident:

The St. Johnsbury Police Department received a call to 287 Portland Street. Subsequent investigation revealed that Mr. Brent Rathburn had an active and confirmed warrant. Rathburn was arrested and lodged at the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility.

19SJ000898 - False Pretenses

Case: 19SJ000898     

Officer: Robert Gerrish

Agency: St. Johnsbury Police Department

Contact: 802-748-2314

Date/Time: March 9, 2019 (reported)

Location: 497 Railroad Street, St. Johnsbury, VT

Violation: False Pretenses (over $900)

Accused: Kasea L. Hill, Age 39

City: Lyndonville, VT

Victim: Carol Gould (Deceased)

City/State of Residence: South Paris, Maine

 

Summary of Incident:

As part of an ongoing investigation, the St. Johnsbury Police Department cited Kasea L. Hill for False Pretenses or Tokens (over $900). Investigation revealed Hill presented a check to a local bank that was written for $4600 on the account of a deceased woman. Hill  was  cited into Caledonia Superior Court, Criminal Division for initial appearance on September 30, 2019 for the above charge.

19SJ003387 - Possession of Drugs, Violation of Conditions of Release x3

Case: 19SJ003387

Officer: Robert Gerrish

Agency: St. Johnsbury Police Department

Contact: 802-748-2314

Date/Time: July 25, 2019 @ 1136

Location: Railroad & Portland, St. Johnsbury, VT

Violation: Possession of a depressant, stimulant or narcotic drug & 3 counts of Violation of Conditions of Release

Accused: Cherie Salls (42)

City: Eden, VT

 

Summary of Incident:

While on patrol, Ofc. Robert Gerrish of the St. Johnsbury Police Department observed a motor vehicle violation on Railroad Street. Subsequent investigation revealed the operator of that motor vehicle, Ms. Cherie M. Salls, was in violation of 3 conditions of release and found to possess a plastic pipe-like device containing a white powdery substance Salls admitted was suboxone. Salls was arrested, processed and cited into Caledonia Superior Court, Criminal Division on September 30, 2019 for the above violations. 

19SJ003384 - Driving License Suspended

Case: 19SJ003384

Officer: Robert Gerrish

Agency: St. Johnsbury Police Department

Contact: 802-748-2314

Date/Time: July 25, 2019 @ 0915

Location: West Cottage Avenue, St. Johnsbury, VT

Violation: Driving while license suspended

Accused: Todd S. Muzzy (55)

City: St. Johnsbury, VT

 

Summary of Incident:

While on patrol, Ofc. Robert Gerrish of the St. Johnsbury Police Department observed a motor vehicle violation on School Street. Subsequent investigation revealed the operator of that motor vehicle, Mr. Todd S. Muzzy, was driving on a criminally suspended license. Muzzy was arrested, processed and cited into Caledonia Superior Court, Criminal Division on September 30, 2019 for the above violation.

 

19SJ003308 - DUI Refusal

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT         

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CASE#: 19SJ003308

OFFICER: Steven Hartwell                               

CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 07/21/2019 at 0007 hours

LOCATION:  St. Johnsbury

VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence 1^st Offense Test Refusal

ACCUSED: Candace S. Hall

AGE: 37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Danville, VT.              

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 07/21/2019 at approximately 0007 hours, St. Johnsbury Police responded to The Whiskey Den located at 48 Eastern Avenue in the Town of St. Johnsbury for a report of a group of people upset because they were not allowed back in after leaving. After investigation Candace S. Hall was taken into custody on suspicion of DUI.

COURT ACTION: Yes

LODGED: No

COURT DATE: 08/12/2019 at 0830

COURT: CALEDONIA

MUG SHOT: Yes

BAIL: No

19SJ003368 - DUI #2

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT         

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CASE#: 19SJ003368

OFFICER: Steven Hartwell                               

CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 07/24/2019 at 0140 hours

LOCATION:  St. Johnsbury

VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence 2^nd Offense Test

ACCUSED: [EXPUNGED]

AGE: 44

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Ryegate, VT.              

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 07/24/2019 at approximately 0140 hours, St. Johnsbury Police responded to a disabled motor vehicle on Main Street in St. Johnsbury, subsequently the operator [EXPUNGED] was taken into custody for suspicion of operating under the influence of alcohol.

COURT ACTION: Yes

LODGED: No

COURT DATE: 08/12/2019 at 0830

COURT: CALEDONIA

MUG SHOT: Yes

BAIL: No

19SJ003319 - Furnishing Alcohol to Minors

Case: 19SJ003319
Officer: Robert Gerrish
Agency: St. Johnsbury Police Department
Contact: 802-748-2314

Date/Time: July 21, 2019 @ 1952
Location: Harrison Ave, St. Johnsbury, VT
Violation: Liquor Sale or Furnishing to Minors, Enabling Consumption

Accused: Connor S. Foster-Leon (22)
City: St. Johnsbury, VT

Summary of Incident:
While on patrol, Ofc. Robert Gerrish of the St. Johnsbury Police Department observed an underage drinking incident on Harrison Ave. Subsequent investigation resulted in the citation of Connor S. Foster-Leon for Liquor Sale or Furnishing to Minors, Enabling Consumption. Mr. Foster-Leon was cited into Caledonia Superior Court, Criminal Division on August 26, 2019 for the above violation.

19SJ003346 - Fugitive from Justice / Possession of Heroin

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT         
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CASE#: 19SJ003346
OFFICER: Steven Hartwell                               
CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 07/22/2019 at 1800 hours
LOCATION:  St. Johnsbury
VIOLATION: Fugitive from Justice and Possession of Heroin

ACCUSED: Nicole R. Guinard
AGE: 36
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Stowe, VT. 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 07/22/2019 at approximately 1800 hours, St, Johnsbury Police Responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle at Jack Laser Carwash on Railroad Street after investigation, Nicole Guinard was taken into custody after she was found to have an active extraditable warrant in Grafton County, New Hampshire. While being Searched prior to admission into Northeast Regional Correctional Facility a piece of foil was removed from Guinard’s waistband that was suspected to contain Heroin.

COURT ACTION: Yes
LODGED: Yes
COURT DATE: 07/23/2019 at 0830
COURT: CALEDONIA
MUG SHOT: Yes
BAIL: $5000.00

19SJ003346 - Driving License Suspended

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT         
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CASE#: 19SJ003346
OFFICER: Steven Hartwell                               
CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 07/22/2019 at 1800 hours
LOCATION:  St. Johnsbury
VIOLATION: Driving After Criminal Suspension

ACCUSED: Luis A. Martinez
AGE: 36
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Morrisville, VT.   
     

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 07/22/2019 at approximately 1800 hours, St, Johnsbury Police Responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle at Jack Laser Carwash on Railroad Street after investigation, Luis Martinez was taken into custody after he was found to have been operating after criminal suspension.

COURT ACTION: Yes
LODGED: NO
COURT DATE: 08/26/2019 at 0830
COURT: CALEDONIA
MUG SHOT: Yes
BAIL: No

19SJ003242 - Assault & Robbery

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CASE#: 19SJ003242

OFFICER: Sgt Lester Cleary                          

AGENCY:  St Johnsbury Police

CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

 

DATE/TIME: July 16, 2018 @2155 hours

LOCATION: Railroad Street

VIOLATION: Armed Robbery, Aggravated Assault

 

ACCUSED: Unknown                                                                                     

AGE: 

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

VICTIM: Champlain Farms

LOCATION: 490 Railroad Street

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:  At approximately 2155 hours on July 16, 2019, a masked male entered the Champlain Farms Store in St Johnsbury.  The suspect, dressed in khaki cargo pants, a blue pullover jacket with red trim displayed a firearm and took cash and merchandise during this incident.  No one was injured in the robbery, and attempts to locate the suspect, who fled on foot, were unsuccessful. Anyone with information about this incident can contact the St Johnsbury Police Department at 748-2314

 

COURT ACTION: 

COURT DATE:    

COURT:

MUG SHOT

19SJ003067 - Unlawful Trespass

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CASE#: 19SJ003067

OFFICER: Schartner                                        

AGENCY: St Johnsbury Police Dept.

CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

 

DATE/TIME: 07-08-2019 / 1607 hours

LOCATION: 385 Portland Street

VIOLATION: Unlawful Trespass

 

ACCUSED: Melissa Sumner                                                                                         

AGE: 38

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On July 8, 2019 at approximately 1607 hours, Melissa Sumner was on the property at 385 Portland Street in St Johnsbury, after receiving a Notice of Trespass back on May 1, 2019. Sumner was cited for Caledonia County Court for Unlawful Trespass.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE: 08-19-2019             

COURT: CALEDONIA

19SJ003085 - Domestic Assault

Case: 19SJ003085

Officer: Robert Gerrish

Agency: St. Johnsbury Police Department

Contact: 802-748-2314

Date/Time: 07/10/2019 @ 0032

Location: 563 Railroad Street

Violation: Domestic Assault

Accused: Fawn-Marie Hall (31)

City: St. Johnsbury, VT

 

Summary of Incident:

On July 10, 2019, St. Johnsbury Police were advised of a disturbance that occurred at a residence on Railroad Street. After investigation, Fawn Marie Hall was arrested for domestic assault and flash cited into Caledonia Superior Court to answer these charges on July 10, 2019 at 1230. 

19SJ002985 - Possession of Heroin

Case: 19SJ002985

Officer: Robert Gerrish

Agency: St. Johnsbury Police Department

Contact: 802-748-2314

Date/Time: July 02, 2019 @ 1636

Location: 48 Eastern Ave Street, St. Johnsbury, VT

Violation: Possession of Heroin

Accused: Kayla J. Cowdrey (28)

City: Kirby, Vermont

 

Summary of Incident:

On July 2, 2019, Kayla Cowdrey was found in possession of a syringe she stated contained heroin. Cowdrey was cited into Caledonia Superior Court, Criminal Division, to answer the charge of possession of heroin on September 30, 2019 at 0830

19SJ003003 - Violation of Conditions of Release x2

Case: 19SJ003003

Officer: Robert Gerrish

Agency: St. Johnsbury Police Department

Contact: 802-748-2314

Date/Time: July 02, 2019 @ 1040

Location: 385 Portland Street, St. Johnsbury, VT

Violation: Violation of Conditions of Release x 2

Accused: Nathan C. Smires (33)

City: Barnet, Vermont

 

Summary of Incident:

On July 2^nd, 2019, Nathan C. Smires of Barnet, VT was observed going into the White Market and seen around the store with a female he was prohibited from having contact with per active conditions of release. Smires was located at the Northeastern Regional Correctional Facility and flash cited into Caledonia Superior Court, Criminal Division to answer the charges on July 8, 2019 at 12:30pm. 

19SJ003038 - Interference w/ Access to Emergency Services, Disorderly Conduct

Case: 19SJ003038

Officer: Robert Gerrish / George Johnson

Agency: St. Johnsbury Police Department

Contact: 802-748-2314

Date/Time: July 06, 2019 @ 0938

Location: 41 School Street, St. Johnsbury, VT

Violation: Interference w/ Access to Emergency Services [EXPUNGED]

Accused: Johnathan T. Sheehan (27)

City: Barnet, Vermont

 

Summary of Incident:

The St. Johnsbury Police Department received a report of a disturbance at 41 School Street. After investigation, Mr. Johnathan T. Sheehan of Barnet was cited for interference with access to emergency services [EXPUNGED]. Sheehan was cited into Caledonia Superior Court, Criminal division to answer the charges on August 12, 2019 at 08:30am. 

19SJ002980 - Disorderly Conduct

Case: 19SJ002980

Officer: Robert Gerrish

Agency: St. Johnsbury Police Department

Contact: 802-748-2314

Date/Time: July 02, 2019 @ 1230

Location: 48 Eastern Ave, St. Johnsbury, VT

Violation: Disorderly Conduct

Accused: Shari Hitman (33)

City: St. Johnsbury, Vermont

 

Summary of Incident:

Shari Hitman (33) was cited into Caledonia Superior Court, Criminal Division for appearance on August 19, 2019 at 08:30am to answer a charge of disorderly conduct.

19SJ003006 - Arrest on Warrant

Case: 19SJ003006

Officer: Robert Gerrish

Agency: St. Johnsbury Police Department

Contact: 802-748-2314

Date/Time: July 03, 2019 @ 1924

Location: 577 Summer Street, St. Johnsbury, Vermont

Violation: Arrest on Warrant

Accused: Richard Stewart (68)

City: St. Johnsbury, VT

 

Summary of Incident:

The St. Johnsbury Police Department received information from a concerned citizen about a suspicious person on Summer Street. Subsequent investigation revealed Mr. Richard Stewart had an active warrant. Stewart was arrested and lodged at the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility.

19SJ002999 - Arrest on Warrant

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CASE#: 19SJ002999

OFFICER: Gerald Schartner                                         

AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Dept.

CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

 

DATE/TIME: 07-03-2019 / 1515 hours

LOCATION: North Avenue, St. Johnsbury

VIOLATION: Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Jake Garand                                                                                

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:  On July 03, 2019 at approximately 1515 hours, Jake Garand was located on North Avenue in St. Johnsbury and taken into custody on an arrest warrant out of Caledonia County. Garand was processed and brought to Caledonia County Court and released.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE: 07-03-2019             

COURT: CALEDONIA

19SJ002994 - Arrest on Warrant

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CASE#: 19SJ002994

OFFICER: Gerald Schartner                                         

AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Dept.

CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

 

DATE/TIME: 07-03-2019 / 0831 hours

LOCATION: Portland Street, St. Johnsbury

VIOLATION: Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Patrick Lowery                                                                                            

AGE: 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:  On July 03, 2019 at approximately 0831 hours, Patrick Lowery was located on Portland Street in St. Johnsbury and taken into custody on an arrest warrant out of Caledonia County. Lowery was processed and brought to Caledonia County Court and released.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE: 07-03-2019             

COURT: CALEDONIA

19SJ002964 - DLS, Condition of Release Violation, License Required, Arrests on Warrants

Case: 19SJ002964

Officer: Robert Gerrish

Agency: St. Johnsbury Police Department

Contact: 802-748-2314

Date/Time: July 01, 2019 @ 1202

Location: Memorial Drive near Green Mountain Mall, St. Johnsbury, VT

Violation: Driving while license suspended, violation of conditions of release, license required, arrest on warrant (2 warrants)

Accused: Andrew H. Baird (19)

City: Barnet, VT

 

Summary of Incident:

While on patrol conducting Governor’s Highway Safety Program operations, Ofc. Robert Gerrish of the St. Johnsbury Police Department observed a motor vehicle violation. Subsequent investigation revealed the operator of that motor vehicle, Mr. Andrew Baird, was driving on a criminally suspended license, in violation of conditions of release and driving without a valid license (with a prior civil conviction for no license within the past 2 years). Baird was also found to have 2 active arrest warrants. Baird was arrested, processed and cited into Caledonia Superior Court on August 12, 2019 for the above violations and subsequently brought before the Honorable Court on the 2 warrants. 

19SJ002914 - Burglary / False Info

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CASE#: 19SJ002914

OFFICER: George Johnson                                          

AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Dept.

CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

 

DATE/TIME: 06-29-2019 / 1321 hours

LOCATION: St. Johnsbury, VT

VIOLATION: Burglary / False Info

 

ACCUSED: Chloe Wofford                                                                                           

AGE: 28 

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Concord, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On June 29, 2019 at approximately 1321 hours, Chloe Wofford was caught taken an air compressor out of a residence on Highland Avenue in St. Johnsbury and brought it down Eastern Avenue. Wofford then gave false information on where the compressor was. The air compressor was found at the location Wofford was at on Eastern Avenue. Wofford was taken into custody for Burglary and False Info to a Police Officer.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE: 08/26/2019            

COURT: CALEDONIA

19SJ002942 - Criminal DLS

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT         

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CASE#: 19SJ002942

OFFICER: Steven Hartwell                               

CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 06/30/2019 at 0858 hours

LOCATION:  St. Johnsbury

VIOLATION: Criminal DLS

ACCUSED: David C. Darnell Sr.

AGE: 37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: East Montpelier, VT.      

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 06/30/2019 at approximately 1858 hours, David C. Darnell Sr. was stopped on Railroad Street in St. Johnsbury. Subsequently he arrested after he was found to be operating after criminal suspension.

COURT ACTION: Yes

LODGED: NO

COURT DATE: 08/19/2019 at 0830

COURT: CALEDONIA

MUG SHOT: Yes

BAIL: No