20SJ002190 - Aggravated Assault

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT         

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CASE#: 20SJ002190

OFFICER: Corporal Steven Hartwell                             

CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 06/24/2020 at 2130 hours

LOCATION:  St. Johnsbury

VIOLATION: Aggravated Assault

ACCUSED: Jerry Watts

AGE: 63

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

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 06/24/2020 at approximately 9:30 PM, an aggravated assault that occurred on the evening of 06/20/2020 or the early morning hours of 06/21/2020 was report to the St. Johnsbury Police. The report was alleged to have happened at The Fairbank’s Inn located at 401 Western Avenue in St. Johnsbury while both the victim and the accused were guests. On 06/25/2020, after investigation Jerry Watts 63 of St. Johnsbury was taken into custody and charged with the crime. He is scheduled to appear in Caledonia Court on 10/05/2020 to answer to the charge.

COURT ACTION: Yes

LODGED: No      

COURT DATE: 10/05/2020 at 1000 hours

COURT: CALEDONIA

MUG SHOT: Yes

BAIL: No

20SJ002255 - Unlawful Trespass / Noise in the Nighttime

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT   

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CASE#: 20SJ002255

OFFICER: Robert Gerrish

CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 06/29/2020   @ 0322

LOCATION:  Maplefields Store, 85 US Route 2 West

VIOLATION: Unlawful Trespass, Noise in the Nighttime

ACCUSED: Travis D. Tetreault (26)

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, the St. Johnsbury Police Department received a complaint that Mr. Travis D. Tetreault was inside the Maplefield's store despite having received a prior note of trespass prohibiting him from returning to the property. Tetreault was arrested and removed from the property. Tetreault will face the charge in Caledonia Superior Court on October 19, 2020 at 1000.

COURT DATE: 10/19/2020 at 1000.

20SJ002231 - Seeking Information - Aggravated Assault

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT         

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CASE#: 20SJ002231

OFFICER: Corporal Steven Hartwell/Officer Robert Gerrish                              

CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 06/27/2020 at 2000 hours

LOCATION:  St. Johnsbury

VIOLATION: Aggravated Assault with a Weapon

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 06/27/2020 at approximately 8:00 PM, St. Johnsbury Police responded to 34 Oak Street in the Town of St. Johnsbury for a report of a male that was stabbed. Upon arrival we located a 24 year old male with a laceration to his face. The parties responsible for the assault fled the scene in a late model Chevrolet Malibu reported to have Virginia plates. The occupants were reported to be 3 African American males with a white female operator. If anyone has information about this incident or the vehicle or individuals described we urge them to call the St. Johnsbury Police Department at (802)748-2314.

COURT ACTION:

LODGED:

COURT DATE:

COURT: CALEDONIA

MUG SHOT:

BAIL:

20SJ001972 - Counterfeiting / Driving License Suspended x2 / License Required x2

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT         

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CASE#: 20SJ001972

OFFICER: Corporal Steven Hartwell                              

CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 06/10/2020 at 2338 hours

LOCATION:  St. Johnsbury

VIOLATION: Counterfeiting Paper Money, Criminal DLS (2 counts) and License Required (2 Counts)

ACCUSED: Jamie L. Cates

AGE: 24

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Wheelock, VT.          

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 06/10/2020, Jamie L. Cates attempted to pay for items with a counterfeit $100.00 at Maplefield’s, after investigation it was learned that Cates had operated a vehicle to the store and was under criminal suspension. While waiting for the tow truck, Cates drove away with the vehicle triggering the second count of DLS and NL.

COURT ACTION: Yes

LODGED: No

COURT DATE: 09/21/2020

COURT: CALEDONIA

MUG SHOT: no

BAIL: No

20SJ002173 - Arrest on Warrant

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT    

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CASE#: 20SJ002173

OFFICER: Robert Gerrish/Steven Hartwell

CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 06/23/2020 at 2048 hours

LOCATION:  250 Railroad Avenue

VIOLATION: Warrant

ACCUSED: Jonathan M. Fuller (33)

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: 

 

On the above date and time, the St. Johnsbury Police Department received a complaint about a suspicious character at the Domino's Pizza on Railroad Street. Upon further investigation, Jonathan M. Fuller (33) was located and determined to have an active arrest warrant out of Lamoille County. Fuller was arrested and lodged at the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility.

20SJ001577 - Violation of Conditions of Release

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT   

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CASE#: 20SJ001577

OFFICER: Corporal Steven Hartwell

CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 06/13/2020  

LOCATION:  Railroad Street

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release

ACCUSED: Solomon J. Little (27)

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 06/13/2020, Solomon Little was cited to appear in Caledonia Court to answer to the charge of Violation of Conditions of Release. The charge stems from a traffic stop that occurred on 05/09/2020, where Little was issued a traffic for operating after suspension. It was later learned that at the time of that stop Little had active conditions stating he could not operate a motor vehicle unless licensed to do so. He is schedule to appear 08/24/2020 to answer to the charge.

COURT DATE: 09/21/2020 at 0830.

20SJ002109 - License Required

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT   

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CASE#: 20SJ002109

OFFICER: Corporal Steven Hartwell/Officer Robert Gerrish

CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 06/08/2020   @ 1650 hours

LOCATION:  Barker Avenue

VIOLATION: No License Criminal

ACCUSED: Richard C. Larocque (64)

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 09/19/2020, Richard Larocque was cited for operating without a license criminal. The citation was issued after Larocque was seen operating a black Dodge Journey in the area of Price Chopper in St. Johnsbury. A check with dispatch found Larocque to have a prior No license conviction within the last two years. He is scheduled to appear in Caledonia Court on 09/21/2020 to answer to the charge.

COURT DATE: 09/21/2020 at 0830.

UPDATED - 20SJ002116 - Attempting to Elude / Violations of Conditions of Release x2

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT   

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CASE#: 20SJ002116

OFFICER: Robert Gerrish/ Corporal Steven Hartwell

CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 06/20/2020   @ 0422

LOCATION:  Hastings Hill to 18 Spring Street

VIOLATION: Attempting to Elude & Violation of Conditions of Release x2

ACCUSED: Steven Simonds (42) & [EXPUNGED]

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

A St. Johnsbury Police Officer observed a Dodge Journey being driven without license plates on Hastings Hill. The vehicle did not stop despite the activation of emergency equipment (blue lights and sirens). The vehicle continued through the Four Seasons neighborhood being pursued by St. Johnsbury Police units until it parked in the driveway of [EXPUNGED]. The driver of the vehicle, Steven Simonds (42) also had conditions of release prohibiting him from driving with a suspended license and was arrested for the above charges. Simonds will face the charges in Caledonia Superior Court on September 21, 2020 at 0830.

*Update*

On 06/20/2020 [EXPUNGED] was cited for Violation of Conditions of Release (2 Counts) from this incident. [EXPUNGED] was found to be out after his court order curfew and in possession of a controlled substance without a valid prescription. He will also appear in Caledonia Court on 09/21/2020, to answer to the charges.

COURT DATE: 09/21/2020 at 0830.

20SJ002114 - License Required

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT   

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CASE#: 20SJ002114

OFFICER: Corporal Steven Hartwell/Officer Robert Gerrish

CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 06/19/2020   @ 2340

LOCATION:  Barker Avenue

VIOLATION: No License Criminal

ACCUSED: Brendon Utley

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyndon Center, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 09/19/2020 at approximately 2340 hours, Brendon Utley was stopped on Barker Avenue in the Town of St. Johnsbury for a motor vehicle violation. Subsequently he was arrested after he was found to be operating without a license after receiving two traffic tickets for the same. Utley was also issued a Vermont Civil Violation Complaint for consuming Alcohol while driving. A minor in the vehicle was also cited into family court after he was found to have consumed alcohol. Utley will answer to the charge on 09/21/2020 in Caledonia Court. A third person will be cited for supplying the alcohol to the minor and update will be done when that information is available.

COURT DATE: 09/21/2020 at 0830.

20SJ002116 - Attempting to Elude / Violation of Conditions of Release x2

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT   

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CASE#: 20SJ002116

OFFICER: Robert Gerrish

CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 06/20/2020   @ 0422

LOCATION:  Hastings Hill to 18 Spring Street

VIOLATION: Attempting to Elude & Violation of Conditions of Release x2

ACCUSED: Steven Simonds (42)

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

A St. Johnsbury Police Officer observed a Dodge Journey being driven without license plates on Hastings Hill. The vehicle did not stop despite the activation of emergency equipment (blue lights and sirens). The vehicle continued through the Four Seasons neighborhood being pursued by St. Johnsbury Police units until it parked in the driveway of [EXPUNGED]. The driver of the vehicle, Steven Simonds (42) also had conditions of release prohibiting him from driving with a suspended license and was arrested for the above charges. Simonds will face the charges in Caledonia Superior Court on September 21, 2020 at 0830.

COURT DATE: 09/21/2020 at 0830.

20SJ002105 - Violation of Conditions of Release

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT   

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CASE#: 20SJ002105

OFFICER: Robert Gerrish

CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 06/19/2020   @ 2018

LOCATION:  642 Portland Street

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release (Curfew)

ACCUSED: Daniel C. Berube (38)

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Mr. Daniel C. Berube (38) was located at Cole’s Redemption store on Portland Street in violation of his court ordered curfew. Mr. Berube cited  for violation of conditions of release. Berube will face the charge in Caledonia Superior Court on September 28, 2020 at 0830.

COURT DATE: 09/28/2020 at 0830.

20SJ002101 - Driving License Suspended

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT   

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CASE#: 20SJ002101

OFFICER: Robert Gerrish

CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 06/19/2020 at 1810 hours

LOCATION:  Concord / Lafayette

VIOLATION: Driving While License Criminally Suspended

ACCUSED: Taylor R. May (25)

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, a motor vehicle violation was observed on Concord Avenue. The vehicle was stopped at the intersection of Concord and Lafayette Streets. The operator, Taylor R. May (25) was found to be operating a motor vehicle while under criminal suspension. May was subsequently arrested for Criminal DLS. May will face the above charge in Caledonia Superior Court on September 21, 2020 @ 0830.

COURT DATE: 09/21/2020 at 0830.

20SJ002041 - Violation of Conditions of Release

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT   

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CASE#: 20SJ002041

OFFICER: Robert Gerrish

CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 06/15/2020   @ 2014

LOCATION:  Depot Square & Railroad Street

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release (Curfew)

ACCUSED: Daniel C. Berube (38)

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Mr. Daniel C. Berube (38) was on Railroad Street and Depot Square in violation of a curfew. Mr. Berube cited  for violation of conditions of release. Berube will face the charge in Caledonia Superior Court on September 21, 2020 at 0830.

COURT DATE: 09/21/2020 at 0830.

20SJ002030 - Driving License Suspended / License Required / Arrest on Warrants

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT   

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CASE#: 20SJ002030

OFFICER: Robert Gerrish

CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 06/14/2020   @ 1908

LOCATION:  304 Pleasant Street

VIOLATION: 1) DLS-Criminal, License Required 2) In State Warrant (Felony), Return on Mittimus

ACCUSED: 1) Jared C. Bradley (39) & 2) Melinda S. Sylvester (33)

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

A vehicle was stopped on Pleasant Street after it was observed committing a motor vehicle violation. The operator, Mr. Jared Bradley of St. Johnsbury was found to be driving on a license that was criminally suspended. Further investigation revealed the passenger, Melinda Sylvester of St. Johnsbury had an active felony warrant on original charges of cocaine & heroin possession ($1,000 bail) as well as a Vermont Department of Corrections Return on Mittimus for 30 days of jail time owed. Both parties were arrested and transported to the police department for processing. Bradley will face his charges in Caledonia Superior Court on September 21, 2020 at 0830 and Sylvester was lodged at the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility.

COURT DATE: 09/21/2020 at 0830 (Bradley).

20SJ001970 - Violation of Conditions of Release / Driving License Suspended

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT         

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CASE#: 20SJ001970

OFFICER: Corporal Steven Hartwell                             

CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 06/10/2020 at 2115 hours

LOCATION:  St. Johnsbury

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release and Operating After Criminal Suspension

ACCUSED: Shawn A. Rich and [EXPUNGED]

AGE: 42 and 53

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

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 06/10/2020, a black Dodge Journey Belonging to Shawn Rich was stopped on Main Street for a motor vehicle violation. After investigation Shawn Rich was taken into custody after he was found to be violating a court order curfew. The operator of the vehicle [EXPUNGED] was taken into custody after she was found to be operating the vehicle after criminal suspension.

COURT ACTION: Yes

LODGED: No

COURT DATE: 06/22/2020 at 0830 Hours (Rich) and 09/21/2020 at 0830 Hours ([EXPUNGED]).

COURT: CALEDONIA

MUG SHOT: Yes

BAIL: No

20SJ000596 - Sale of Crack Cocaine

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT         

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CASE#: 20SJ000596

OFFICER: Corporal Steven Hartwell                             

CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 06/08/2020

LOCATION:  St. Johnsbury

VIOLATION: Sale of Crack Cocaine

ACCUSED: Kevin Greene

AGE: 29

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

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 06/08/2020, Kevin Greene was cited to appear in Caledonia Court for Selling or Dispensing Crack Cocaine.

COURT ACTION: Yes

LODGED: No

COURT DATE: 09/28/2020 at 0830 Hours.

COURT: CALEDONIA

MUG SHOT: Yes

BAIL: No

20SJ001945 - Violation of Conditions of Release

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT   

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CASE#: 20SJ001945

OFFICER: Robert Gerrish

CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 06/08/2020   @ 1904

LOCATION:  Portland Street Bridge

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release (Curfew)

ACCUSED: Kevin Greene (29)

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Mr. Kevin Greene (29) was observed climbing down the stairs on the Portland Street bridge, to Weeks Court, in contravention of a 24 hour curfew. Mr. Greene was arrested for violation of conditions of release and processed at the police department. Greene will face the charge in Caledonia Superior Court on June 22, 2020 at 0830.

COURT DATE: 06/22/2020 at 0830.

20SJ001932 - DUI (First Offense)

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT         

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CASE#: 20SJ001932

OFFICER: Corporal Steven Hartwell                              

CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 06/07/2020 at 0145 hours

LOCATION:  St. Johnsbury

VIOLATION: DUI (First Offense)

ACCUSED: [EXPUNGED]

AGE: 31

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: West Charleston, VT.             

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 06/07/2020, [EXPUNGED] was stopped on Memorial Drive in St. Johnsbury for a motor vehicle violation. After investigation he was taken into custody for suspicion of operating under the influence of alcohol.

COURT ACTION: Yes

LODGED: No

COURT DATE: 06/22/2020 at 0830 Hours.

COURT: CALEDONIA

MUG SHOT: Yes

BAIL: No

20SJ001912 - Attempting to Elude

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT   

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CASE#: 20SJ001912

OFFICER: Robert Gerrish

CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 06/05/2020   @ 1923

LOCATION:  US-2, St. Johnsbury, Vermont

VIOLATION: Attempting to Elude

ACCUSED: Natasha C. Long (30)

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: White River Junction, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

A vehicle without license plates was observed committing motor vehicle violations on Portland Street near the Maple Grove Farms plant. The vehicle was stopped further down US-2 and the operator, Ms. Natasha Long of White River Junction, Vermont, was arrested and issued a citation for Attempting to Elude. Long will face the charge in Caledonia Superior Court on July 20, 2020 at 0830.

COURT DATE: 07/20/2020 at 0830.

20SJ001727 - Criminal DLS

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT         

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CASE#: 20SJ001727

OFFICER: Corporal Steven Hartwell                             

CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 05/24/2020 at 0108 hours

LOCATION:  St. Johnsbury

VIOLATION: Criminal DLS

ACCUSED: Richard S. Leget

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport, VT.            

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 05/24/2020, Richard Leget was stopped for a motor vehicle violation on US Route 2 West in the Town of St. Johnsbury. Leget was taken into custody after he was found to be operating after criminal suspension.

COURT ACTION: Yes

LODGED: No

COURT DATE: 08/24/2020 at 0830 Hours.

COURT: CALEDONIA

MUG SHOT: Yes

BAIL: No

20SJ001870 - Unlawful Trespass

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT         

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CASE#: 20SJ001870

OFFICER: Corporal Steven Hartwell                             

CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 04/12/2020 at 1930 hours

LOCATION:  St. Johnsbury

VIOLATION: Unlawful Trespass

ACCUSED: Brandon W. Aldrich

AGE: 32

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyndonville, VT.       

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 06/02/2020, Brandon Aldrich was taken into custody at the Fairbank’s Inn after he was found to have been trespassed from the property the previous day.

COURT ACTION: Yes

LODGED: No

COURT DATE: 09/14/2020 at 0830 Hours.

COURT: CALEDONIA

MUG SHOT: Yes

BAIL: No