21SJ004886 - Arrest on Warrant

CASE#: 21SJ004886
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: December 30, 2021 @ 1830
LOCATION: Western Avenue
VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant – Department of Corrections Return on Mittimus

ACCUSED: Michael Greene (36)
RESIDENCE: 401 Western Avenue, St. Johnsbury (temporarily), Waterbury, VT (Permanent)

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On December 30, 2021 at about 2040 hours, a St. Johnsbury Police Department patrol officer noticed a motor vehicle equipment violation on Main Street. The vehicle was stopped on Western Avenue. The operator, Michael Greene, of Waterbury, VT was found to be the subject of an active return on mittimus arrest warrant issued by Barre Probation & Parole for 8 days of jail time owed on an underlying simple assault conviction. Greene was arrested and lodged at the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility to serve his jail time.

21SJ004884 - Theft of Services

CASE#: 21SJ004884
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: December 30, 2021 @ 1830
LOCATION: 48 Eastern Avenue
VIOLATION: Theft of Services

ACCUSED: Curtis Slade (42)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

VICTIM: The Whiskey Den
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On December 30, 2021 at about 1830 hours, the St. Johnsbury Police Department received a complaint that Mr. Curtis Slade had run up a bar tab of $201.50 at the Whiskey Den on November 5, 2021 and had not made good on it. Mr. Slade was located and cited for the crime of theft of services. Mr. Slade was cited into Caledonia Superior Court to answer this matter for February 22, 2022 at 0830 hours.

21SJ004866 - Fentanyl Trafficking / [EXPUNGED] / [EXPUNGED]

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE

CASE#: 21SJ004866
OFFICER: Captain Jason Gray
CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 12/29/2021 at 15:26 hours

LOCATION: St. Johnsbury, VT.
VIOLATION: Fentanyl Trafficking, [EXPUNGED], and [EXPUNGED].

ACCUSED: Albert K. Vieira
AGE: 28
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyndonville, VT.

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 12/29/2021, St. Johnsbury Police responded to the White Market on Portland Street for an unrelated incident. While on scene police came in contact with Albert Vieira after investigation Vieira was taken into custody. A search of Vieira’s person yielded 40 bags of white powder suspected to be fentanyl.

COURT ACTION: Yes
LODGED: Yes
COURT DATE: 12/30/2022 at 12:30 hours
COURT: CALEDONIA
MUG SHOT: Yes
BAIL: $5000.00

21SJ004856 - Domestic Assault

CASE#: 21SJ004856
OFFICER: Davis Guyer
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 12/29/2021 at 0537 hours
LOCATION: High Street
VIOLATION: Domestic Assault

ACCUSED: Corey Gilbert
AGE: 32
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 12/29/2021, Officers were dispatched to a report of a Domestic Assault. After investigation officers arrested Corey Gilbert for punching and biting the victim.

21SJ004815 - Violation of Conditions of Release x2 / Unlawful Mischief / Disorderly Conduct

CASE#: 21SJ004815
OFFICER: Gerrish / Sgt. Rivard
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: December 26, 2021 @ 2247
LOCATION: Cote Court
VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release x2 (24 hour curfew violation, alcohol consumption violation), Unlawful Mischief, Disorderly Conduct

ACCUSED: Jordan Passut (40)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

VICTIM: Rita Wescom (32)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On December 26, 2021 at about 2247 hours, the St. Johnsbury Police Department received a 911 call to Cote Court after a motorist reported that a male who was not known to her came out of a building, jumped on the hood of her car while she was in the car and reportedly attempted to smash out her windshield. Responding patrol officers investigated and Jordan Passut was arrested for the above violations. Passut was brought back to the police station and eventually lodged at the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility for detoxification. He was issued a citation into Caledonia Superior Court regarding this matter with a court date of January 31, 2022 at 0830 hours.

21SJ004810 - Retail Theft

CASE#: 21SJ004810
OFFICER: Davis Guyer
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 12/26/2021 at 1340 hours
LOCATION: Portland Street
VIOLATION: Retail Theft

ACCUSED: Heather Lawson
AGE: 39
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 12/26/2021, Officers were dispatched to a report of an active Retail Theft at White's Market. Employees of White's Market witnessed Heather Lawson place items into her purse and not pay for them at the register. Lawson was arrested for Retail Theft after unpaid items were found in her purse.

21SJ004759 - License Required

CASE#: 21SJ004759
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: December 21, 2021 @ 1353
LOCATION: Pleasant Street
VIOLATION: License Required (Driving w/o a license, 2nd or greater offense)

ACCUSED: Juvenile (15)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On December 21, 2021 at about 1353 hours, a St. Johnsbury Police Department patrol officer observed a motor vehicle equipment violation on Mill Street. The vehicle was stopped on Pleasant Street near School Street and the operator was found to be a 15 year old juvenile who did not have a license. As this was his 2nd or subsequent offense of driving without a license he was cited into family court. The vehicle owner was ticketed for permitting illegal operation and allowing operation of a vehicle without insurance. The vehicle was hauled away by McKay’s Towing of Lunenburg.

21SJ005764 - Fugitive from Justice

CASE#: 21SJ004764
OFFICER: Gerrish / Lt. Bickford
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: December 21, 2021 @ 1615
LOCATION: Mill Street
VIOLATION: Fugitive From Justice

ACCUSED: Katrina Diller (56)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On December 21, 2021, a St. Johnsbury Police Department patrol officer observed a motor vehicle violation on Old Center Road. The vehicle was stopped on Mill Street. The operator, Katrina Diller, was found to have an extraditable felony warrant out of New Hampshire for forgery of a public document / public welfare – prohibited act. Diller was removed from the vehicle and arrested. On the order of the Honorable Court, Diller was lodged at the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility on $1,000 bail.

21SJ004667 - Violation of Conditions of Release

CASE#: 21SJ004667
OFFICER: Gerrish / Hartwell
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: December 16, 2021 @ 1800
LOCATION: Maple Street
VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release

ACCUSED: [EXPUNGED]
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On December 16, 2021, the St. Johnsbury Police Department received a complaint from St. Johnsbury Probation & Parole that [EXPUNGED] was not abiding by his court ordered curfew location on Maple Street. An investigation revealed that Dawson had not been at his overnight curfew location for weeks. [EXPUNGED] was later located when he was arrested by Cpl. Hartwell at 545 Lafayette Street on an unrelated matter. [EXPUNGED] was cited into Caledonia Superior Court to answer this case on January 3, 2022 at 0830 hours.

21SJ004704 - Arrest on Warrant / Possession of Drugs, Narcotics, or Stimulants

CASE#: 21SJ004704
OFFICER: Davis Guyer
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 12/18/2021 at 1303 hours
LOCATION: Railroad Street
VIOLATION: Return on Mittimus / Drugs, Narcotics, Stimulants Possession

ACCUSED: Nicholas Balch
AGE: 41
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 12/18/2021, Officers observed Nicholas Balch riding his bicycle on Railroad Street. Balch had an active Return on Mittimus (R.O.M.) from the Department of Corrections. While searching incident to arrest, officers found 1 Buprenorphine pill was found in his pocket. Cited for 2/28/2022 and lodged at NERCF for R.O.M.

21SJ004702 - Arrest on Warrant

PRESS RELEASE

CASE#: 21SJ004702
OFFICER: Sgt Lester Cleary
AGENCY: St Johnsbury Police
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 12/17/2021 2331 hours
LOCATION: Main Street
VIOLATION: Arrest on warrant

ACCUSED: Nikia George
AGE: 34
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: At 2331 hours, a motor vehicle stop on Main Street led to the arrest of the operator. Nikia George, 34 of St Johnsbury was found to have a Department of Corrections warrant and was taken into custody without incident. Following arrest, George was lodged at the NERCF.

COURT ACTION: 
COURT DATE:
COURT: CALEDONIA
MUG SHOT:

21SJ004653 - Fugitive from Justice

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE

CASE#: 21SJ004653
OFFICER: Corporal Steven Hartwell
CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 12/15/2021 at 00:04 hours
LOCATION: St. Johnsbury, VT.
VIOLATION: Fugitive from Justice

ACCUSED: Michael Kelley
AGE: 46
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT.

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 12/15/2021, St. Johnsbury Police responded to 170 Pearl Street, after investigation Michael Kelley was taken into custody after he was found to have an active felony warrant from Grafton County New Hampshire. He was lodged at NERCF for lack of the $5000.00 imposed.

COURT ACTION: Yes
LODGED: No
COURT DATE: 12/15/2021 at 12:30 hours
COURT: CALEDONIA
MUG SHOT: Yes
BAIL: $5000.00

21SJ004592 - Burglary of an Occupied Dwelling / Grand Larceny / Habitual Offender et. al.

CASE#: 21SJ004592
OFFICER: Gerrish / Cpl. Hartwell / Schartner
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: December 10, 2021 @ 2029
LOCATION: 161 River Road / 367 Avenue A.
VIOLATION: Burglary of an Occupied Dwelling, Grand Larceny, Leaving the Scene of an Accident (Property Damage), Driving While Criminally Suspended due to DUI, Eluding a Police Officer W/ Gross Negligent Operation, Aggravated Operation Without Owners Consent, Habitual Offender, Arrest on an In-State Warrant

ACCUSED: Skyler Woods (31)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

VICTIM: Melinda McClintock (27)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On December 10, 2021 at about 2029 hours, the St. Johnsbury Police Department received a complaint of a burglary of an occupied dwelling in progress on River Road. Responding units arrived and learned that Skyler Woods was reported to have stolen a 58” flat screen television and some jewelry from the residence before fleeing in a vehicle that had been previously reported as stolen by the Lyndonville Police Department. The victim reported that the suspect struck her car while fleeing. Cpl. Hartwell located the suspect vehicle on Old Silo Road in Waterford but discontinued pursuing it as the suspect had already been identified and due to safety concerns after the operator drove at a high rate of speed. The investigation lead to a mobile home trailer on Avenue A. On December 11, 2021, St. Johnsbury and Lyndonville Police Department officers located the vehicle parked behind the mobile home and surrounded the property until a search warrant could be obtained from the Honorable Court. Using the search warrant, entry was made into home and Skyler Woods was arrested on the above violations, in addition to an active arrest warrant out of Washington County. The search revealed the stolen television, which was recovered and identified by the victim. Woods was brought back to the St. Johnsbury Police Department and later lodged at Northeast Regional Correctional Facility in lieu of $5,000 bail. The stolen vehicle was recovered and towed from the scene at the direction of the Lyndonville Police Department.

21SJ004527 - Unlawful Mischief - Update #1

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
UPDATE #1

CASE #: 21SJ004527
OFFICER: Gerald Schartner II
CONTACT NUMBER: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 12-06-21 at approximately 1643 hours
LOCATION: Numerous locations within the Village of St Johnsbury, VT
VIOLATION: Multiple acts of Vandalism/Unlawful Mischief

ACCUSED: Micael Bizuneh
AGE: 33
CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCE: Homeless, Middlebury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 12-06-2021 at approximately 1643 hours the St Johnsbury Police Department began receiving complaints from victims within the village who had their vehicles vandalized. These acts consisted of vehicles that were "keyed" along with some that had large rocks/boulders thrown at or through there windshield. During the course of the next several days a steady flow of these type of complaints began to cycle through our dispatch center. As of early morning on 12-09-21 the number of vehicles that had been vandalized within the village had grown to approximately 42.

With the aid of video surveillance from a couple different locations within the village the St Johnsbury PD was able to determine that all of these acts were committed by the same individual. During the course of this investigation Ofc. Gerald Schartner and Lt Mark Bickford were able to locate the offender who was being housed at the Fairbanks Inn. The offender Micael Bizuneh, DOB: 10-17-88 was subsequently taken into custody without incident at that location.

Bizuneh while at the PD admitted to doing these heinous acts of vandalism within the village but stated that he had no control over his actions and that he had been compelled to do so. Bizuneh is awaiting an arraignments on these acts which is scheduled for 12-13-21 at 1230 hours in Caledonia County.

UPDATE: Bizuneh has subsequently been ordered lodged on $1000 bail, and is scheduled to appear in Caledonia Superior Court on Monday, December 13th to answer to for 9 counts of Unlawful Mischief-Felony. The investigation is continuing and further charges may be forthcoming.

All inquires should be directed to Officer Gerald Schartner II at gschartner@stjvt.com.

21SJ004575 - DUI #1

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE

CASE#: 21SJ004575
OFFICER: Corporal Steven Hartwell
CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 12/09/2021 at 22:37 hours
LOCATION: St. Johnsbury, VT.
VIOLATION: DUI #1

ACCUSED: [SEALED]
AGE: 18
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barnet, VT.

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 12/09/2021, after reports of erratic operation, [SEALED] was stopped on Main Street in the Town of St. Johnsbury. After investigation he was taken into custody for suspicion of operating under the influence of alcohol.

COURT ACTION: Yes
LODGED: No
COURT DATE: 12/27/2021 at 08:30 hours
COURT: CALEDONIA
MUG SHOT: Yes
BAIL:

21SJ004597 - Arrest on Warrant

CASE#: 21SJ004597

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

DATE/TIME: December 10, 2021 @ 2329
LOCATION: 35 Washington Ave
VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

ACCUSED: Christopher Rivers (33)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On December 10, 2021 at about 2329 hours, the St. Johnsbury Police Department received a noise complaint about a possible disturbance originating at 35 Washington Avenue. The original complaint was unfounded, but one of the residents was arrested on an outstanding warrant and lodged at Northeast Regional Correctional Facility in lieu of $50 bail.

21SJ004527 - Unlawful Mischief x42

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE

CASE #: 21SJ004527
OFFICER: Gerald Schartner II
CONTACT NUMBER: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 12-06-21 at approximately 1643 hours
LOCATION: Numerous locations within the Village of St Johnsbury, VT
VIOLATION: Multiple acts of Vandalism/Unlawful Mischief

CCUSED: Micael Bizuneh
AGE: 33
CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCE: Homeless, Middlebury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 12-06-2021 at approximately 1643 hours the St Johnsbury Police Department began receiving complaints from victims within the village who had their vehicles vandalized. These acts consisted of vehicles that were "keyed" along with some that had large rocks/boulders thrown at or through there windshield. During the course of the next several days a steady flow of these type of complaints began to cycle through our dispatch center. As of early morning on 12-09-21 the number of vehicles that had been vandalized within the village had grown to approximately 42.

With the aid of video surveillance from a couple different locations within the village the St Johnsbury PD was able to determine that all of these acts were committed by the same individual. During the course of this investigation Ofc. Gerald Schartner and Lt Mark Bickford were able to locate the offender who was being housed at the Fairbanks Inn. The offender Micael Bizuneh, DOB: 10-17-88 was subsequently taken into custody without incident at that location.

Bizuneh while at the PD admitted to doing these heinous acts of vandalism within the village but stated that he had no control over his actions and that he had been compelled to do so. Bizuneh is awaiting an arraignments on these acts which is scheduled for 12-13-21 at 1230 hours in Caledonia County.

All inquires should be directed to Officer Gerald Schartner II at gschartner@stjvt.com.

21SJ004486 - Operation Without Owner Consent

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE

CASE#: 21SJ004486
OFFICER: Corporal Steven Hartwell
CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 12/04/2021 at 21:00 hours
LOCATION: St. Johnsbury, VT.
VIOLATION: Operation without Owners Consent

ACCUSED: Mackenzie Fox
AGE: 26
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Littleton, NH.

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 12/04/2021, Sgt. Lester Cleary and Cpl. Steven Hartwell, responded to Oak Street in the Town of St. Johnsbury to assist Littleton, NH PD in locating a stolen vehicle. The vehicle in question was located in a driveway on Oak Street. The operator Mackenzie Fox was taken into custody and charged with operating a vehicle without the owner’s consent. The passenger of the vehicle Todd Dovholuk was taken into custody on 3 outstanding warrants.

COURT ACTION: Yes
LODGED: No
COURT DATE: 02/07/2021 at 08:30 hours
COURT: CALEDONIA
MUG SHOT: Yes
BAIL:

21SJ004441 - Violation of Conditions of Release

CASE#: 21SJ004441
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: December 2, 2021
LOCATION: 1126 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT
VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release

ACCUSED: Tabitha Allen (37)
RESIDENCE: Homeless – Ryegate, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On December 8, 2021, the St. Johnsbury Police Department requested an arrest warrant from the Honorable Court for Tabitha Allen (37) regarding violation of conditions of release.

On November 24, 2021, Allen was arrested as a fugitive from justice due to an active felony warrant for methamphetamine possession out of Grafton County, New Hampshire and brought before the Honorable Court. Allen was granted bail and given conditions of release, including a requirement that she report to Grafton County, New Hampshire Criminal Court by December 1, 2021. An investigation revealed that she posted bail on November 27, 2021 and had not reported back to New Hampshire as required. As her whereabouts are unknown, an arrest warrant has been requested.

21SJ004523 - Unlawful Trespass / Violation of Conditions of Release x2

CASE#: 21SJ004523
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department

CONTACT#: 802-748-2314
DATE/TIME: December 7, 2021 @ 0054
LOCATION: 85 US Route 2 (Maplefields)

VIOLATION: Unlawful Trespass, Violation of Conditions of Release (x2)
ACCUSED: Janita Ledoux (34)
RESIDENCE: Lyndon, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On December 7, 2021 at about 0054 hours, the St. Johnsbury Police Department received a complaint that a woman who had been previously trespassed from Maplefields was back in the store. The complainant reported she was leaving the premises in a car. Officers located the vehicle she was reported to be inside on the interstate. Ledoux was found to be in the presence of a male who she had court ordered conditions of release to not have any contact with and was also found to be out in violation of a 8pm to 7am curfew. Ledoux was arrested. Ledoux will answer this case in the Caledonia Superior Court on January 31, 2022 at 0830 hours.

21SJ0045216 - Request for Information - Vandalism to Motor Vehicle

Request for Information

St Johnsbury Police Department is looking for the public's assistance in identifying the individual(s) responsible for an incident that occurred on 12/06/2021, on Day Court and Main Street.

On 12/06/2021 approximately between the hours of 1600 and 1700, officers responded to a report of two vehicles that both had large rocks thrown through the windshield. One vehicle was parked on Day Court, by the intersection of Main Street and Western Avenue. the other vehicle was parked on Main Street in front of the Colonial Apartments.

If you have any information about the above mentioned incident at please call (802) 748-2314.

21SJ004503 - Domestic Assault

CASE#: 21SJ004503
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: December 6, 2021 @ 0407
LOCATION: 473 Railroad St
VIOLATION: Domestic Assault

ACCUSED: Rafael Owens (39)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On December 6, 2021 at about 0407 hours, the St. Johnsbury Police Department received a complaint that a female had asked a passing motorist for help and reported being assaulted in the parking lot behind the Dunkin Donuts. Upon arrival and after further investigation, it was determined that Rafael Owens had assaulted a family or household member, causing pain and injury. He was arrested. Owens was ordered released on Conditions of Release by the Honorable Court and flash cited into Caledonia Superior Court to answer the case on December 7, 2021 at 12:30pm.

21SJ004498 - Violation of Conditions of Release

PRESS RELEASE

CASE#: 21SJ004498
OFFICER: Sgt Lester Cleary
AGENCY: St Johnsbury Police
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 12/5/21 2046 hrs
LOCATION: Western Avenue
VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release

ACCUSED: Daniel C. Berube
AGE: 39
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: At 2046 hours, following a DMV inquire, Daniel Berube, 39 of St Johnsbury, was found to be in violation of a court ordered curfew. Berube was cited to appear on January 17, 2022 to answer the charge.

COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE: January 17, 2022
COURT: CALEDONIA
MUG SHOT:

21SJ004391 - Burglary into Occupied Dwelling / Petit Larceny from a Building

Press Release

Case 21SJ004391
Officer(s) Robert Gerrish and Lt Mark Bickford
Agency St Johnsbury Police Department
Contact Number 802-748-2314

Date/Time 12-03-2021 at approximately 1610 hours
Location Portland Street, St Johnsbury, VT
Violation Burglary into an occupied dwelling and Petit Larceny from a building

Accused Nicolas Balch
Age 41
City/State of Residence Homeless St Johnsbury

Summary of Incident

The St Johnsbury Police Department began an investigation into a reported Burglary that took place on or about 11-28-21 within the village of St Johnsbury. During the course of the investigation Ofc. Robert Gerrish was able to determine that the offender in the Burglary/Petit Larceny case was Nicolas Balch. On 12-03-21 Lt Mark Bickford of the St Johnsbury PD located Balch, DOB: 02-16-80 while he was on foot in the vicinity of the old Cumberland Farms on Portland Street and subsequently took him into custody without incident. Balch was transported to the PD where he was fingerprinted, photographed and later released on a citation to appear in court on 01-24-2022 at which time he will answer to the charge(s) of Burglary into an occupied dwelling and Petit Larceny from a building.

Court Action Yes
Court Date 01-24-2022 at 0830
Court Caledonia
Lodged No

21SJ004481 - Arrest on Warrant

CASE#: 21SJ004481
OFFICER: Davis Guyer
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 12/04/2021 at 1530 hours
LOCATION: Lafayette Street
VIOLATION: Warrant

ACCUSED: Shalene Couture
AGE: 32
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 12/04/2021, Officers observed Shalene Couture getting into a vehicle on Railroad Street. Couture was believed to have a warrant. After confirmation of the warrant, Couture was found at 545 Lafayette Street and taken into custody. Couture was transported to NERCF for lodging.

21SJ004474 - License Required - Criminal

CASE#: 21SJ004474
OFFICER: Davis Guyer
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 12/04/2021 at 1400 hours
LOCATION: Railroad Street
VIOLATION: License Required - Criminal

ACCUSED: Jonathan Russell
AGE: 42
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 12/04/2021, Officers observed Jonathan Russell driving on Railroad Street. Russell was arrested for not having a valid driver's license for a second or more offense in the last 2 years. Cited and released for 02/07/2021.

21SJ004389 - Dispensing Cannabis to a Person under 21

CASE#: 21SJ004389
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: November 27, 2021 @ 2235
LOCATION: Western Ave
VIOLATION: Dispensing Cannabis to a Person Under 21

ACCUSED: Adolfo F. Gonzalez (27)
RESIDENCE: North Bergen, NJ

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On November 27, 2021 at about 2235 hours, a St. Johnsbury Police Department patrol officer observed a motor vehicle violation on Main Street near Western Avenue. The vehicle was stopped on Western Avenue. After an investigation, the operator was found to have furnished or dispensed cannabis to an 18 year old passenger earlier in the evening. Adolfo F. Gonzalez of North Bergen, NJ was issued a citation into Caledonia Superior Court regarding this matter on January 24, 2022 at 0830.

21SJ004151 - Disorderly Conduct

CASE#: 21SJ004151
OFFICER: Gerrish/Cpt. Gray
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: November 11, 2021 @ 1343
LOCATION: 502 Railroad Street
VIOLATION: Disorderly Conduct

ACCUSED: John Schumann (39)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On November 11, 2021 at about 1343 hours, St. Johnsbury Police Department officers were dispatched to a report of a fight involving four people in the area of 502 Railroad Street. The caller stated a knife was displayed. After an investigation, John Schumann was located and issued a citation for disorderly conduct. He will answer the charge in Caledonia Superior Court on January 24, 2021 at 0830 hours.

21SJ004302 - DUI #1 / Driving License Suspended

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE

CASE#: 21SJ004302
OFFICER: Corporal Steven Hartwell
CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 11/21/2021 at 18:23 hours
LOCATION: St. Johnsbury, VT.
VIOLATION: DUI #1/DLS

ACCUSED: Jeffrey Phillips
AGE: 29
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Peacham, VT.

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 11/21/2021, Jeffrey Phillips was stopped on Main Street in St. Johnsbury for a motor vehicle violation. He was subsequently taken into custody for operating after criminal suspension and suspicion of operating under the influence of alcohol.

COURT ACTION: Yes
LODGED: No
COURT DATE: 12/06/2021 at 08:30 hours
COURT: CALEDONIA
MUG SHOT: Yes
BAIL:

21SJ004099 - Grand Larceny / Petit Larceny / Forgery x2 / False Pretenses x2

CASE#: 21SJ004099
OFFICER: Davis Guyer
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 11/19/2021 at 0053 hours
LOCATION: Maplefields
VIOLATION: Grand Larceny, Petit Larceny, Forgery x2, False Pretences x2

ACCUSED: Gary Bolton
AGE: 32
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Homeless

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 11/19/2021, Officers found Gary Bolton in the back of a vehicle at Maplefields. Bolton had signed his name for approximately $1,888.88 worth of goods at Aubuchon Hardware on two different days. Bolton signed for and charged the items to a Bob's Construction account at Aubuchon Hardware, an ex-employer of his.

21SJ004343 - Fugitive from Justice / Arrest on Warrant / Violation of Conditions of Release

CASE#: 21SJ004343
OFFICER: Gerrish/Guyer
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: November 24, 2021 @ 1105
LOCATION: Old Center Road / Fenton St

VIOLATION: Fugitive from Justice
ACCUSED: Tabitha Allen (37)
RESIDENCE: Homeless

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant / Violation of Conditions of Release

ACCUSED: Leo Roberts (56)
RESIDENCE: Lyndon, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On November 24, 2021 at about 1103 hours, a St. Johnsbury Police Department patrol officer observed a motor vehicle violation on Old Center Road. The vehicle eventually stopped on Fenton Road near the AmeriGas facility. The operator, Tabitha Allen, Homeless, was found to have an active felony warrant out of New Hampshire for methamphetamine possession. The passenger, Leo Roberts, was found to have an active in-state warrant and also out in violation of a 24 hour curfew. Allen was arrested as a fugitive from justice, brought before the Honorable Court and ordered lodged at Northeast Regional Correctional Facility in lieu of $1,000 bail. Roberts was arrested on the warrant and for violation of conditions of release. He was brought before the Honorable Court and ordered released. He was also issued a citation regarding the condition of release violation into Caledonia County Superior Court on January 10, 2022.

21SJ004337 - Simple Assault / Unlawful Mischief / Unlawful Trespass / Violation of Conditions of Release / Habitual Offender

PRESS RELEASE

CASE#:21SJ004337
OFFICER: Sgt. Lester Cleary
STATION: St Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 11/23/21 @2034 hours
LOCATION: Pearl Street
VIOLATION: Simple Assault, Unlawful Mischief, Unlawful Trespass, Habitual offender, Violation of Conditions

ACCUSED 1: James DeWolfe
AGE: 54
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: At 2030 hours, officers responded to the Pearl Street area for a reported assault. The ensuing investigation led to the arrest of James DeWolfe 54, of St Johnsbury for Simple Assault, Unlawful Trespass, Unlawful Mischief, Violation of Conditions of Release and habitual offender after DeWolfe entered a neighbor’s apartment and assaulted a resident, damaged property and violated conditions of release regarding contact. DeWolfe was cited to appear on November 24, 2021 at 1230 hours.

COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE: 11/24/21
COURT: Caledonia superior

21SJ004246 - Sex Offender Registry Violation #2 or Subsequent / Sex Offender Registry Violation (greater than 5 days) / Habitual Offender

CASE#: 21SJ004246
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: September 20 – November 3, 2021
LOCATION: 703 US Route 5
VIOLATION: Sex Offender Registry Violation (2nd/Subsequent), Sex Offender Registry Violation (Greater than 5 days), Habitual Offender

ACCUSED: Anthony Speed (37)
RESIDENCE: Northern State Correctional Facility, Newport, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

An investigation revealed that Anthony Speed had been at the Comfort Inn without permission of the property management by staying in a room registered to another person during the approximate time frame of September 20 to November 3, 2021. Speed did so without complying with the requirements of the Vermont Sex Offender Registry. Due to Speed’s present incarceration, he was cited with the assistance of the Vermont Department of Corrections on November 20, 2021. Speed will answer the above charges in Caledonia Superior Court on January 10, 2022 at 0830 hours.

21SJ004290 - Violation of Conditions of Release

CASE#: 21SJ004290
OFFICER: Davis Guyer
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 11/20/2021 at 1300 hours
LOCATION: Eastern Avenue
VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release

ACCUSED: James Dewolfe
AGE: 54
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 11/20/2021, Officers saw James Dewolfe with Michael Kelley on Eastern Avenue. Dewolfe has Conditions of Release to stay 300 feet away from Kelley. Dewolfe was cited for 01/10/2022.

21SJ004280 - DUI #1

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE

CASE#: 21SJ004280
OFFICER: Corporal Steven Hartwell
CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 11/20/2021 at 01:06 hours
LOCATION: St. Johnsbury, VT.
VIOLATION: DUI #1

ACCUSED: [EXPUNGED]
AGE: 41
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT.

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 11/20/2021, [EXPUNGED] was stopped on Western Avenue in St. Johnsbury. After investigation, she was taken into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.

COURT ACTION: Yes
LODGED: No
COURT DATE: 12/06/2021 at 08:30 hours
COURT: CALEDONIA
MUG SHOT: Yes
BAIL:

21SJ004263 - Possession of Cocaine

CASE#: 21SJ004263
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: November 19, 2021 @ 0052
LOCATION: 85 US Route 2W
VIOLATION: Possession of Cocaine

ACCUSED: Gary Bolton (32)
RESIDENCE: Newark, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

St. Johnsbury Police Department night shift patrol officers were asked to be on the lookout for Gary Bolton (32) , and if located, take him into custody regarding an unrelated ongoing investigation. Bolton was observed at Maplefields and was arrested. Bolton was found to be in possession of a small quantity of suspected crack cocaine. Bolton was cited into Caledonia Superior Court regarding this matter for April 18, 2022 at 0830 hours.

21SJ004200 - Simple Assault

CASE#: 21SJ004200
OFFICER: Davis Guyer
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 11/14/2021 at 1630 hours
LOCATION: Pearl Street
VIOLATION: Simple Assault

ACCUSED: Michael Kelley
AGE: 46
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 11/14/2021, officers were advised of an assault on Pearl St. Upon arrival, spoke with Brenda Bundy who said she was assaulted by Michael Kelley on 11/10/2021. Kelley was arrested for Simple Assault.

21SJ004214 & 21SJ004103 - License Required / Sex Offender-Responsibility to Report

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE

CASE#: 21SJ004214-21SJ004103
OFFICER: Corporal Steven Hartwell
CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 11/16/2021 at 00:51 hours
LOCATION: St. Johnsbury, VT.
VIOLATION: No License Criminal, Sex Offender-Responsibility to Report

ACCUSED: [SEALED]
AGE: 29
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT.

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 11/16/2021, St. Johnsbury Police located a suspicious vehicle at the bike path parking lot on Main Street. After investigation [SEALED] was taken into custody for operating without a valid license. She was also being sought by police department SIU Detective Kostruba for being a non-compliant sex offender. [SEALED] was taken into custody and released with a citation to appear in Caledonia Court.

COURT ACTION: Yes
LODGED: No
COURT DATE: 01/24/2022 at 08:30 hours
COURT: CALEDONIA
MUG SHOT: Yes
BAIL:

21SJ004148 - Arrest on Warrant / Assault on Law Enforcement Officer / False Information to Police Officer / Identity Theft

CASE#: 21SJ004148
OFFICER: Davis Guyer
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 11/11/2021 at 1110 hours
LOCATION: Hasting Hill
VIOLATION: Warrant, Assault on Law Enforcement Officer, False Information to Police Officer, Identity Theft

ACCUSED: Mikayla Camber
AGE: 20
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barton, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 10/29/2021, Mikayla Camber gave a false name and verbally swore that it was her true name. After Camber was released, officers were advised by a third party that the name given was not her actual name. On 11/11/2021, I observed Camber walking into t a residence on Hastings Hill. Camber had two active arrest warrants and was placed under arrest. While escorting Camber out of the cruiser into the PD, Camber kneed me. Camber was lodged at the Northern State Correctional Facility and cited for 12/27/2021 for Identity Theft and FIPO, and was given another citation for 01/17/2022 for Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer.

21SJ004153 - Unlawful Trespass x4

CASE#: 21SJ004153
OFFICER: Davis Guyer
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 11/11/2021 at 1623 hours
LOCATION: Maple Street
VIOLATION: Unlawful Trespass x4

ACCUSED: Nicholas Parks
AGE: 41
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 11/11/2021, Officers were advised Nicholas Parks was in Champlain Farms 4 times throughout the day. Parks was found on Maple Street. Parks was arrested for Unlawful Trespass on 4 counts and cited for 01/17/2022.

21SJ004137 - Aggravated Assault / Assault & Robbery / Unlawful Mischief / Leaving the Scene of an Accident

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE

CASE#: 21SJ004137
OFFICER: Captain Jason Gray
CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 11/10/2021 at 15:18 hours
LOCATION: 192 Railroad Street, St. Johnsbury, VT.
VIOLATION: Aggravated Assault, Assault and Robbery, Unlawful Mischief and Leaving the Scene of and Accident.

ACCUSED: Ryan M. Hayes and Savannah J. Cole
AGE: 33 and 27
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT.

VICTIM: Donald L. Hitman
AGE: 38
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT.

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 11/10/2021, St. Johnsbury Police responded to a reported fight in the Area of Jack Laser Car Wash. While enroute to the call dispatch was flooded with calls in the same area reporting a vehicle struck a pedestrian. Upon arrival and after investigation it was determined that two vehicles were involved in the incident. Ryan Hayes and Savannah Cole were taken into custody and charged with Aggravated Assault, Unlawful Mischief, Assault and Robbery and Leaving the Scene of an Accident Injury Resulting. Both Hayes and Cole were lodge at the Northern State Correctional Facility in Newport for lack of the $10,000 bail imposed.

COURT ACTION: Yes
LODGED: Yes
COURT DATE: 11/12/2021 at 12:30 hours
COURT: CALEDONIA
MUG SHOT: Yes
BAIL: $10,000

21SJ004124 - Violation of Conditions of Release x2

CASE#: 21SJ004124
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: November 9, 2021 @ 1838
LOCATION: Hastings Hill Road
VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release (x2)

ACCUSED: George Phelps (39)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

A St. Johnsbury Police Department patrol officer observed a person on Hastings Hill Road in the company of a female he was prohibited from being in contact with by active conditions of release. He was also within 300 feet of a residence he was prohibited from coming within a 300 foot radius of. George Phelps was stopped on the sidewalk and the parties were separated. Mr. Phelps was cited into Caledonia County Court regarding this matter on January 10, 2022 at 0830 hours.

21SJ004129 - Arrest on Warrant

CASE#: 21SJ004129
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: November 10, 2021 @ 0147
LOCATION: Washington Street
VIOLATION: Warrant

ACCUSED: Christopher Rivers (33)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

A St. Johnsbury Police Department patrol officer located Mr. Christopher Rivers on Washington Street and issued hima citation into Caledonia Superior Court with a court date of November 12, 2021 at 12:30pm in regards to an arrest warrant for a case originally investigated by the Lyndonville Police Department.

21SJ004111 - License Required

CASE#: 21SJ004111
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: November 8, 2021 @ 2123
LOCATION: Mill Street
VIOLATION: Driving w/o a License (License Required)

ACCUSED: Stephen Turcotte (43)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

A St. Johnsbury Police Department patrol officer observed a motor vehicle violation on Concord Avenue. The vehicle was stopped on Mill Street. Further investigation revealed the operator, Stephen Turcotte, was driving without a license and after a prior civil conviction for the same during the past 2 years. Turcotte was released from the scene on a citation into Caledonia County Court on January 31, 2022 at 0830 hours.

21SJ003976 - DUI #1 (Refusal)

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE

CASE#: 21SJ003976
OFFICER: Corporal Steven Hartwell
CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 10/29/2021 at 22:10 hours
LOCATION: St. Johnsbury
VIOLATION: DUI 1 (Refusal)

ACCUSED: Brent A. Sargent
AGE: 28
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT.

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 10/29/2021, Brent A. Sargent was stopped on Western Avenue in the Town of 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: 11/08/2021 at 08:30 hours
COURT: CALEDONIA
MUG SHOT: Yes
BAIL:

21SJ003956 - DUI #2

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE

CASE#: 21SJ003956
OFFICER: Corporal Steven Hartwell
CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 10/28/2021 at 23:30 hours
LOCATION: St. Johnsbury
VIOLATION: DUI 2

ACCUSED: Tyler N. Brooks
AGE: 25
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sutton, VT.

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 10/28/2021, Tyler N. Brooks was stopped on US Route 2 B in the Town of St. Johnsbury. After investigation he was taken into custody for suspicion of operating under the influence of alcohol.

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

21SJ004004 - DUI-Drugs #1 / Violation of Conditions of Release / Exposure of Baby

CASE#: 21SJ004004
OFFICER: Gerrish/Sgt. Cleary
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: November 01, 2021 @ 2025 / 2054
LOCATION: 169 Railroad Street
VIOLATION: DUI-Drugs #1, Violation of Conditions of Release and Exposure of Baby

ACCUSED: Damian Emerson (21)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The St. Johnsbury Police Department received a complaint about a reportedly intoxicated person leaving the Jiffy Mart on Railroad Street and heading south out of town. While patrol officers searched the area, another call came in that the person and vehicle had returned to the Jiffy Mart. Officers made contact with the operator, Damian Emerson (21) and found he was exhibiting signs of narcotic impairment. The investigation revealed a 1 year old child in the vehicle. Emerson was arrested and brought to the police department. Emerson was evaluated by a Drug Recognition Expert from the Vermont State Police and an evidentiary blood draw obtained. Emerson was later released to the care of a sober adult. Emerson was issued a citation into Caledonia Superior Court regarding this case for January 31, 2022 at 0830 hours.

21SJ003995 - DUI #3

CASE#: 21SJ003995
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: October 31, 2021 @ 2129
LOCATION: Mt. Pleasant Street
VIOLATION: DUI #3

ACCUSED: Michael Lacaillade (50)
RESIDENCE: Barton, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The St. Johnsbury Police Department received a complaint about a Nissan pickup truck into a ditch off Mt. Pleasant Street north of the cemetery. The responding patrol officer found a pickup truck embedded in the ditch off the road. Investigation revealed the operator, Michael Lacaillade, showed signs of alcohol impairment. He was arrested and brought to the police department for processing, after which he was cited into Caledonia Superior Court for DUI #3 on November 22, 2021 at 0830. Lacaillade was subsequently brought to the public inebriate program for detoxification. The truck was towed away by MacKay’s towing of Lunenberg, VT.

21SJ003968 - Arrest on Warrant / Possession of Depressant/Narcotic/Stimulant x100 Doses

CASE#: 21SJ003968
OFFICER: Davis Guyer
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 10/29/2021 at 1710 hours
LOCATION: St Johnsbury PD
VIOLATION: Warrant, Depressant/Narcotic/Stimulant possession 100x the dose.

ACCUSED: Jennifer Williams
AGE: 23
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterford, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 10/29/2021, I was on Washington Avenue for an unrelated incident when I saw Jennifer Williams walking down the road. I checked with dispatch to confirm an arrest warrant on Williams. Once the warrant was confirmed, I arrested Williams. While searching incident to arrest, I found four yellow pills in her pocket.

21SJ003950 - Arrest on Warrant

PRESS RELEASE

CASE#:21sj003950
OFFICER: Sgt. Lester Cleary
STATION: St Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 10/28/21@1830 hours
LOCATION: Railroad Street
VIOLATION: Parole violation warrant

ACCUSED 1: Benjamin Payne
AGE: 41
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyndon, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On October 28,. 2021 the St. Johnsbury Police responded to the Passumpsic Savings Bank after a report of a suspicious male out in front of the building at closing time. The male was identified as Benjamin Payne, 421 of Lyndon. Payne had an active warrant for his arrest and was taken into custody and lodged without incident.

COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE:
COURT:

21SJ003912 - Burglary / Grand Larceny / Unlawful Mischief / Habitual Offender

CASE#: 21SJ003912
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: October 26, 2021 @ 2002
LOCATION: 623 Concord Ave
VIOLATION: Burglary, Grand Larceny, Unlawful Mischief and Habitual Criminal

ACCUSED: Benjamin Gaughan (39)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

VICTIM: RE/MAX & Mathew Ghafoori (41)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The St. Johnsbury Police Department received a complaint about a burglary of a commercial building located at 623 Concord Avenue. An investigation revealed entry had been forced on the rear of the building and an initial estimate at the value of property taken was approximately $3903 in household goods, electronics, alcohol and cigars. After the investigation, Benjamin Gaughan was located at his residence on Concord Avenue and arrested at about 2130 hours. Gaughan was brought back to the police department. In cooperation with St. Johnsbury Probation & Parole, Gaughan was lodged as a parole violator at Northeast Regional Correctional Facility. He will make his initial court appearance in Caledonia Superior Court on October 27, 2021 at 12:30pm.

21SJ003863 - Simple Assault

CASE#: 21SJ003863
OFFICER: Davis Guyer
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 10/25/2021 at 0911 hours
LOCATION: St Johnsbury PD
VIOLATION: Simple Assault

ACCUSED: Stephen Turcotte
AGE: 43
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 10/22/2021, I was dispatched to the Union Bank on Portland Street for a report of an assault. Upon arrival, I met with the victim and multiple witnesses who advised that Stephen Turcotte had assaulted the victim by punching him in the face and kicking him in the back of the head over owed money. After an interview with Turcotte, an arrest was made based on the information given.

21SJ003894 - Arrest on Warrant

PRESS RELEASE

CASE#: 21SJ003894
OFFICER: Sgt Lester Cleary
AGENCY: St Johnsbury Police
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 2138 hours October 24, 2021
LOCATION: Washington Ave.
VIOLATION: Arrest on warrant

ACCUSED: Aaron H. Rowell
AGE: 39
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: at 2138 hours, I was contacted by Dispatch and advised of a male who had an active warrant for his arrest. A brief investigation lead the arrest of Aaron Rowell, 39 of St Johnsbury for a warrant issued for a Violation of Probation. Rowell was held at the NERCF on 10, 000 bail.

COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE:
COURT: CALEDONIA

21SJ003707 - Violation of Conditions of Release x2

CASE#: 21SJ003707
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: October 12, 2021 @ 2333
LOCATION: 20 Cote Court
VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release (2 counts)

ACCUSED: Ariya Sweeney (19)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The St. Johnsbury Police Department received a complaint about a suspicious vehicle on Cote Court. Upon arrival, patrol officers received a complaint that a suspicious woman associated with that vehicle had gone onto a 20 Cote Court porch and had been smoking drugs on the complainants porch. This was found to be in violation of conditions of release. On October 23, 2021, Ariya Sweeney turned herself into the St. Johnsbury Police Department and was released on a citation for court into Caledonia Criminal Court at December 27, 2021 at 0830 hours.

21SJ003859 - Violation of Abuse Prevention Order x5 / Violation of Conditions of Release x4

CASE#: 21SJ003859
OFFICER: Gerrish/Sgt. Rivard
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: October 22, 2021 @ 0239
LOCATION: Pearl Street
VIOLATION: Violation of a Relief from Abuse Order (5 counts), Violation of Conditions of Release (4 counts)

ACCUSED: Caitlyn Leiviska (39)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The St. Johnsbury Police Department received a complaint that Leiviska had repeatedly contacted by phone a male she was prohibited by an active Relief From Abuse Order from contacting and then showed up within 200 feet of his residence in violation of the same order. She also violated active conditions of release in the matter. Leiviska was located on foot in the neighborhood of the victim and issued a citation into Caledonia Superior Court to answer this matter on November 29, 2021 at 0830 hours.

21SJ003857 - Burglary - Request for Information

CASE#: 21SJ003857
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: October 20-21, 2021
LOCATION: Elm Street
VIOLATION: Burglary

VICTIM: Harvey Call
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The St. Johnsbury police department received a complaint of a burglary which occurred sometime during the period of October 20-21, 2021 on Elm Street. The victim reported a Sentinel Deluxe revolver chambered in 22LR (shown below) had been stolen. Any person with information about this crime is encouraged to contact the St. Johnsbury Police Department at 748-2314.

21SJ003766 - License Required

CASE#: 21SJ003766
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: October 16, 2021 @ 0057
LOCATION: Memorial Drive
VIOLATION: Driving w/o a License (License Required)

ACCUSED: Wayne Moodie (51)
RESIDENCE: Lyndonville, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

A St. Johnsbury Police Department patrol officer observed a motor vehicle violation at the intersection of Hastings Hill and Memorial Drive. The vehicle was stopped on Memorial Drive. Further investigation revealed the operator, Wayne Moodie, was driving without a license and after a prior civil conviction for the same during the past 2 years. Moodie was released from the scene on a citation into Caledonia County Court on December 27, 2021 at 0830 hours.

21SJ003750 - Driving License Suspended

CASE#: 21SJ003750
OFFICER: Gerrish/Hartwell
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: October 15, 2021 @ 1758
LOCATION: Caledonia Street
VIOLATION: Criminal DLS Due to DUI (#3)

ACCUSED: Jonathan Rutledge (43)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

Two St. Johnsbury Police Department patrol officers were watching traffic on Portland Drive when a vehicle operated by Jonathan Rutledge drove by. The officers recognized him and knew he was under criminal suspension due to a prior DUI. The vehicle was stopped on Caledonia Street. Rutledge was arrested. Rutledge was later released on a citation into Caledonia Superior Court regarding this matter on December 27, 2021 at 0830 hours.

21SJ003706 - Counterfeiting

PRESS RELEASE

CASE#:21SJ003706
OFFICER: Sgt. Lester Cleary
STATION: St Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 10/12/2021 @2000 hours
LOCATION: Railroad Street
VIOLATION: Counterfeiting

ACCUSED 1: Natasha Long
AGE: 32
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On October 12, 2021, officers responded o the Family Dollar Store on Railroad Street in St Johnsbury for a counterfeit 100 dollar bill. A review of the sales receipts and in store video revealed the responsible person as Natasha Long, 32 of St Johnsbury. Long was cited to appear on December 27, 2021 to answer the charge.

COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE: 12/27/2021
COURT: Caledonia Superior Court

21SJ003568 - Violation of Conditions of Release x2

CASE#: 21SJ003568
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: October 4, 2021 @ 2039
LOCATION: Cote Court
VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release x2

ACCUSED: Shawn Rich (43)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT



SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The St. Johnsbury Police Department received a report of a street disturbance on Cote Court. Responding patrol officers observed a vehicle leaving the location upon their arrival. Shawn Rich was observed in a passenger seat of the vehicle. Rich is the subject of a 24 hour court ordered curfew. Rich took leg bail out of the car just prior to officers stopping it. Rich was later located and cited into Caledonia Superior Court for December 13, 2021 at 0830 hours to answer these charges.

21SJ003621 - Arrest on Warrant

CASE#: 21SJ003621
OFFICER: Hartwell
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: October 6, 2021 @ 2029
LOCATION: 545 Lafayette Street
VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

ACCUSED: Deborah Clark (62)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Cpl. Hartwell arrested Deborah Clark at a residence on Lafayette Street. Clark had an active felony warrant for identity theft and welfare benefit fraud under $1000. Clark was brought back to the police station and later lodged at the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility on $50 bail.

21SJ003638 - Criminal DLS

CASE#: 21SJ003638
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department

CONTACT#: 802-748-2314
DATE/TIME: October 7, 2021 @ 2208

LOCATION: 545 Lafayette Street
VIOLATION: Criminal DLS

ACCUSED: Kelly Lacourse (34)
RESIDENCE: Glover, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

A St. Johnsbury Police Department patrol officer watching traffic at the intersection of Concord Avenue and Portland Street observed a motor vehicle equipment violation. The vehicle was stopped as it pulled into the driveway at 545 Lafayette Street. Further investigation revealed that the operator, Kelly Lacourse of Glover, VT, was driving on a license that was under criminal suspension. Lacourse was issued a criminal citation into Caledonia Superior Court for December 6, 2021 at 0830 hours.

21SJ003374 - Arrest on Warrant / License Required

CASE#: 21SJ003374
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: September 19, 2021 @ 2053
LOCATION: Main Street

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant, License Required
ACCUSED: Nicholas Rideout (28)
RESIDENCE: Wheelock, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

A St. Johnsbury Police Department patrol officer observed a motor vehicle violation on Main Street. The operator was arrested on an active arrest warrant and for driving without a license. The operator was recited into Caledonia Superior Court on the warrant for September 20, 2021 and cited into Caledonia Superior Court for December 6, 2021 at 0830 hours to answer the charge of driving without a license.

21SJ003541 - Arrest on Warrant

CASE#: 21SJ003541
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: October 2, 2021 @ 0205
LOCATION: Main Street
VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

ACCUSED: Kelly Lacourse (34)
RESIDENCE: Glover, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

A St. Johnsbury Police Department patrol officer located Kelly Lacourse of Glover in a vehicle on Main Street. Ms. Lacourse was the subject of an active arrest warrant out of Caledonia County. Lacourse was issued a citation into Caledonia Superior Court regarding her warrant, with a court date of October 4, 2021 at 0830.

21SJ003467 - Counterfeiting x2 / Retail Theft

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE

CASE#: 21SJ003467
OFFICER: Corporal Steven Hartwell
CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 09/26/2021 at 18:43 hours
LOCATION: St. Johnsbury
VIOLATION: Counterfeiting (2 Counts) and Retail theft

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

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 09/26/2021, St. Johnsbury Police responded to the Subway Restaurant located 18 Federal Street in St. Johnsbury for a report that someone had passed $70.00 is counterfeit currency. Upon arrival, employees advised that a male had come into the restaurant while they were busy and paid for two drinks with a $50.00 bill. They further advised that the male returned a short time later and told them they had given him a counterfeit $20.00 bill as change. Still busy the employee replaced the twenty with one from the drawer. They advised after the dinner rush was over they realized that the original $50.00 was also counterfeit. Police collected the bills as evidence, also collected at the time of the bills was an application for employment at the restaurant the suspect had dropped off at the time of the first purchase. On 09/30/2021, the passer of the phony money and applicant, Vincent Schwab was cited to appear in Caledonia Court to answer to charges of counterfeiting and retail theft as the original drink purchase was not paid for.

COURT ACTION: Yes
LODGED: No
COURT DATE: 12/06/2021 at 08:30 hours
COURT: CALEDONIA
MUG SHOT: No
BAIL:

21SJ003525 - Arrest on Warrant

CASE#: 21SJ003525
OFFICER: Davis Guyer
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 09/30/2021 at 1506 hours
LOCATION: Railroad Street
VIOLATION: Warrant

ACCUSED: Joseph Ellis
AGE: 37
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 09/30/2021, I witnessed Joseph Ellis sitting on the steps outside of Kingdom Crust. I had been told Ellis had an active arrest warrant. After confirming with dispatch, I placed Ellis under arrest. Ellis was processed and taken to the Court House, then released on conditions.

21SJ003419 - Violation of Conditions of Release

CASE#: 21SJ003419
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: September 22, 2021 @ 2051
LOCATION: Portland Street
VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release

ACCUSED: George Phelps (39)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

A St. Johnsbury Police Department patrol officer observed George Phelps walking on Portland Street in the company of a female he was prohibited with having contact with due to active court ordered conditions of release. The parties were separated and Mr. Phelps was issued a criminal citation in Caledonia County Superior Court for December 6, 2021 at 0830 hours.

21SJ003421 - Driving Under the Influence #2 / Driving License Suspended / Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE

CASE#: 21SJ003421
OFFICER: Corporal Steven Hartwell
CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 09/22/2021 at 23:03 hours
LOCATION: St. Johnsbury
VIOLATION: DUI #2, DLS #3 for DUI and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor

ACCUSED: Tylynn J. Langmaid
AGE: 36
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT.

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 09/22/2021, Tylynn Langmaid was stopped on Western Avenue for equipment violation. After investigation she was taken into custody for operating after criminal suspension, and suspicion of DUI. Two juvenile females in the vehicle were also found to have consumed alcohol. One was cited to family court and the other was issued diversion paperwork. As a result of this Langmaid was charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

COURT ACTION: Yes
LODGED: No
COURT DATE: 10/04/2021 at 08:30 hours
COURT: CALEDONIA
MUG SHOT: Yes
BAIL:

21SJ003405 - Violation of Conditions of Release

CASE#: 21SJ003405
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: September 21, 2021 @ 1942
LOCATION: Concord Avenue / Pleasant Street
VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release

ACCUSED: Jerry Allen (56)
RESIDENCE: Sheffield, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

A St. Johnsbury Police Department patrol officer observed a motor vehicle violation on Concord Avenue. The car was stopped on Pleasant Street. The operator, Jerry Allen, was found to be driving in violation of an active condition of release prohibiting him from operating a motor vehicle with alcohol in his system. Allen was arrested. Allen was later released on a citation into Caledonia County Superior Court on November 29, 2021 at 0830 hours.

21SJ003401 - Driving While License Suspended / Violation of Conditions of Release x2

CASE#: 21SJ003401
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: September 21, 2021 @ 1739
LOCATION: Pleasant St / Concord Avenue
VIOLATION: Driving Whilst License Criminally Suspended Due to DUI, Violation of Conditions of Release x2

ACCUSED: Jeremy Bathalon (32)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

A St. Johnsbury Police Department patrol officer observed a motor vehicle violation on Pleasant Street. The car was stopped on Concord Avenue. The operator, Jeremy Bathalon, was found to be driving in violation of 2 sets of conditions of release and while on a license that was criminally suspended due to DUI action[s]. Bathalon was arrested and brought to the police station. Bathalon was later released on a citation into Caledonia County Superior Court on November 29, 2021 at 0830 hours.

21SJ003334 - UPDATE: Arrest made in Robbery

CASE#:21SJ003334
OFFICER: Sgt. Lester Cleary
STATION: St Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 9/16/21 @1725 hours
LOCATION: Railroad Street
VIOLATION: Assault and Robbery

ACCUSED 1: Nicolas Balch
AGE: 41
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On September 16, 2021 officer of the St Johnsbury Police Department responded to a robbery at the East Garden Chines restaurant in St Johnsbury. The ensuing investigation led to the arrest of Nicolas Balch, 41 of St Johnsbury following a review of surveillance video. Balch was cited to appear on October 18, 2021 to answer the charge.

COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE: October 18, 2021
COURT: Caledonia Superior

21SJ003214 - Violation of Conditions of Release

CASE#: 21SJ003214
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department

CONTACT#: 802-748-2314
DATE/TIME: September 8, 2021 @ 1719
LOCATION: 1270 US Route 5

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release
ACCUSED: Zackari Sevio (26)
RESIDENCE: NRCF, St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The St. Johnsbury Police Department received a complaint from a Vermont Department of Corrections Intelligence Officer that an incarcerated individual at the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility had placed phone calls to a person who he was prohibited from contacting due to court ordered conditions of release. After an investigation, Zackari Sevio was cited at Northeast Regional Correctional Facility for violation of conditions of release. Sevio was cited into Caledonia Superior Court to answer the case on October 18, 2021 at 0830 hours.

21SJ003391 - DUI Refusal / Driving License Suspended / License Required / Violation of Conditions of Release x4 / Petit Larceny / Interference with Access to Emergency Services / Operation Without Owners Consent

CASE#: 21SJ003391
OFFICER: Gerrish / Sgt. Cleary
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: September 20, 2021 @ 2131
LOCATION: Union & Southard Streets
VIOLATION: DUI [Refusal], Driving While License Criminally Suspended due to DUI, License Required, Violation of Conditions of Release (x4), Petit Larceny, Interference with Access to Emergency Services, Operation Without Owners Consent

ACCUSED: Alan Tanguay (30)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

VICTIM: Shannon Goodine (31)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The St. Johnsbury Police Department received a walk-in complaint from Ms. Shannon Goodine that her car had been taken without permission by Mr. Alan Tanguay, who she reported had been drinking alcohol in violation of conditions of release and then left the residence in the vehicle in violation of a curfew and in contravention of conditions of release not to drive. Goodine reported that Tanguay had stolen her phone to prevent her from calling the police. After investigating the situation further at the residence, a St. Johnsbury Police patrol officer observed the vehicle as it turned from Union Street onto Russell Ave. The vehicle was apprehended on Southard Street adjacent to the 7th Day Adventist Church. Further investigation revealed Tanguay displayed signs of alcohol impairment and he was found to be driving said vehicle on a license that was under lifetime criminal suspension for prior DUI action[s]. Tanguay was arrested and brought to the police department, wherein he was later lodged at the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility as an incapacitated person. Tanguay was cited into Caledonia Superior Court to answer this case on October 4, 2021 at 0830 hours.

21SJ003334 - Robbery - Request for info

PRESS RELEASE

CASE#:21SJ003334
OFFICER: Sgt. Lester Cleary
STATION: St Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 9/16/2021 @1720 hours
LOCATION: Railroad Street
VIOLATION: Robbery

ACCUSED 1: Unkown
AGE:
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: 

 On September 16, 2021, officers of the St Johnsbury Police Department responded to a report of a robbery at the East Garden Chinese Restaurant in St Johnsbury. The suspect was described as trying to enter the register drawer until caught by the owner. The suspect then fled but not before taking an undisclosed amount of cash from the tip jar on the counter. No weapons were reported to have been used in this robbery. The suspect is described as approximately 5’7 to 5’9” in height, wearing jeans, a dark colored tee shirt and a mask. Further details will be released pending receipt of surveillance video. No threat to the public safety is determined at this time. The St Johnsbury Police Department is seeking the public’s help in solving this matter. Anyone with information about this robbery can contact Sgt Lester Cleary at 748-2314 .

21SJ002699 - Larcency From a Person / Accessory Before the Fact / Aiding in the Commission of a Felony

PRESS RELEASE

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: Larceny from a person, Accessory before the fact and Aiding in the Commission of a felony

ACCUSED 1: Andrew Davis
AGE: 34
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sutton, 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. Further investigation led to the arrest to Andrew Davis, 34 of Sutton. Davis was cited to appear on September 13 to answer the charges of Accessory before the fact, Aiding in the commission of a Felony and Larceny from a person.

COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE:9/13/21 @1230 hours
COURT: Caledonia Superior

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

PRESS RELEASE

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

21SJ003241 - Driving License Suspended

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE

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:

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.

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

PRESS RELEASE

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

21SJ003196 - Arrest on Warrant

PRESS RELEASE

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:

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.

21SJ003156 - Driving Under the Influence

CASE#: 21SJ003156
OFFICER: Davis Guyer
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 09/03/2021 at 0130 hours
LOCATION: Railroad Street
VIOLATION: DUI

ACCUSED: Juveniles
AGE: 19 & 19
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyndonville, VT, and Danville, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 09/03/2021, I pulled over a vehicle for no taillights. The operator, a juvenile, was under the influence of alcohol and Marijuana. D.R. was cited to appear in court on 9/20/2021 for the charge of Driving under the Influence. The passenger, also a juvenile, was under the influence of alcohol and released with diversion paperwork.

21SJ003081 - Escape / Violation of Conditions of Release

CASE#: 21SJ003081
OFFICER: Cpt. Jason Gray/ Sgt. Aaron Rivard/ Gerrish / Guyer
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: August 30, 2021 @ 1511
LOCATION: 1126 Main Street
VIOLATION: Escape, Violation of Conditions of Release

ACCUSED: Zackari Sevio (27)
RESIDENCE: Lisbon, NH

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The St. Johnsbury Police Department received a report from the Caledonia County Sheriff’s Department that Zackari Sevio (27) fled from the courthouse after being ordered into custody by the Honorable Court. An immediate search by the St. Johnsbury Police Department was launched, with the assistance of Chief Harris of the Lyndonville Police Department and his K9 partner, as well as the Vermont State Police. Sevio was tracked to an area near Forrest and Western Avenues and an intensive search of the surrounding area took place. Sevio later contacted the police department and turned himself in at the station at 1759 hours. An investigation revealed that during the escape from custody, Sevio had telephone contact with a female he had conditions of release to not have contact with. Sevio was lodged at the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility and issued a flash citation to Caledonia Superior Court to answer the above new charges on September 1, 2021 at 12:30pm.

21SJ003003 - Request for Info - Leaving the Scene of a Crash

PRESS RELEASE

CASE#:21SJ003003
OFFICER: Sgt. Lester Cleary
STATION: St Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 8/26/2021 1309 hours
LOCATION: Railroad Street
VIOLATION: Leaving the Scene of an accident

ACCUSED 1: Unknown
AGE:
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: At 1309 hours, on August 26, 2021 officers of the St Johnsbury Police Department responded to a report of a tractor trailer unit, with an open rear door that struck a parked vehicle on Railroad Street in St Johnsbury near SMD Outdoors. The occupants of the vehicle could only provide a partial plate for the trailer, which was described as turning East onto Portland Street following the incident. The St Johnsbury Police asks that if anyone witnessed the incident and can provide further details about the truck to please contact Sgt Lester Cleary of the St Johnsbury Police at 748-2314

COURT ACTION:
COURT DATE:
COURT:

21SJ002823 - Negligent Operation of Motor Vehicle / Aggravated Assault x2

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE

CASE#: 21SJ002823
OFFICER: Corporal Steven Hartwell
CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 08/15/2021 at 23:56 hours
LOCATION: St. Johnsbury
VIOLATION: Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle, and Aggravated Assault (2 counts)

ACCUSED: [EXPUNGED]
AGE: 44
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT.

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 08/15/2021 at approximately 23:56 hours, a verbal argument between a couple that started on Crow Hill Road in St. Johnsbury, turned into a vehicle chase that made its way into the village. [EXPUNGED] and his girlfriend were involved in a verbal altercation at their residence on Crow Hill. The female left the residence and was picked up by a friend. [EXPUNGED] saw his girlfriend get into an unknown vehicle and gave chase in his vehicle. The chase reached Western Avenue, where [EXPUNGED] attempted to pass the vehicle in front of the St. Johnsbury School. [EXPUNGED] attempted to cutoff the vehicle and ran it onto the sidewalk. The chase then continued to Main Street where the victim vehicle pulled into the Police Department. A St. Johnsbury Police Dispatcher notice the incident and notified the shift officers of the incident. The chase started up again with the vehicles headed north on Main Street. The vehicle turned around and came back down Main Street and then onto Western Avenue headed west. Officer Robert Gerrish then located the vehicles and activated his emergency lights. The vehicle again reversed direction and headed back east on Western Avenue. The vehicle operated by [EXPUNGED] stopped as it pulled onto High Street. Corporal Hartwell pulled in front of the stopped vehicle to ensure it did not leave again. [EXPUNGED] was taken into custody and transported to the police department for processing. [EXPUNGED] is cited to appear in Caledonia court on 11/22/2021 to answer to the charges of aggravated assault and negligent operation.

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

21SJ003009 - Disorderly Conduct / Retail Theft / Unlawful Trespass x2

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE

CASE#: 21SJ003009
OFFICER: Corporal Steven Hartwell
CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 08/26/2021 at 17:12 hours
LOCATION: St. Johnsbury
VIOLATION: Disorderly Conduct, Retail Theft, and Unlawful Trespass (2 counts)

ACCUSED: [EXPUNGED]
AGE: 46
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT.

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 08/26/2021, St. Johnsbury Police Responded to the Family Dollar Store located at 716 Railroad Street in the Town of St. Johnsbury for report of a female being loud and disorderly in the store and refusing to leave. Upon arrival, the female had left the property. The female was later identified as [EXPUNGED], it is alleged [EXPUNGED] came back into the store twice after being asked to leave the property and in one of the trips took a pack of gum and left without paying the retail value of said item. She was located later in the evening and cited to appear in Caledonia Court to answer to the charges of Disorderly Conduct, Retail Theft, and Unlawful Trespass.

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

21SJ002734 - Unlawful Trespass

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE

CASE#: 21SJ002734
OFFICER: Corporal Steven Hartwell
CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 08/10/2021 at 21:03 hours
LOCATION: St. Johnsbury
VIOLATION: Unlawful Trespass

ACCUSED: Carlos Perez and Natasha Long
AGE: 29, and 31
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT.

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 08/10/2021 while on patrol on Railroad Street, Corporal Steven Hartwell noticed Carlos Perez and Natasha Long standing by the entrance to the Walgreens Pharmacy located at 502 Railroad Street in the Town of St. Johnsbury. A check with dispatch found that on 01/03/2021 the couple had been served notice of trespass for that location. Upon return to that location the couple were gone. On 08/21/2021, Corporal Hartwell located the couple on Railroad Street where they were cited for the offense. They are scheduled to appear in Caledonia Court on 11/22/2021 to answer to the charge.

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

21SJ003015 - Disorderly Conduct

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE

CASE#: 21SJ003015
OFFICER: Corporal Steven Hartwell
CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 08/26/2021 at 21:03 hours
LOCATION: St. Johnsbury
VIOLATION: Disorderly Conduct

ACCUSED: Michael Kelley, James Dewolfe, and Jeremy Bathalon
AGE: 46, 54, and 32
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT.

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 08/26/2021, Corporal Steven Hartwell responded to 170 Pearl Street in the Town of St. Johnsbury for a reported fight between numerous residents of the building. Upon arrival all parties had returned to their respective apartments. After investigation, James Dewolfe, Michael Kelley, and Jeremy Bathalon were all cited to appear in Caledonia Court on 11/22/2021 to answer to the charge of Disorderly Conduct.

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

21SJ003050 - 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon / Reckless Endangerment

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE

CASE#: 21SJ003050
OFFICER: Corporal Steven Hartwell
CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 08/28/2021 at 02:21 hours
LOCATION: St. Johnsbury
VIOLATION: 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Reckless endangerment

ACCUSED: Zackari Sevio
AGE: 27
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT.

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 08/28/2021, St. Johnsbury Police responded to Elm Street in St. Johnsbury for a report of a possible assault. After investigation, Zackari Sevio was taken into custody. It is alleged that Sevio, pushed kicked and punched a household or family member. Zackari also was armed with a loaded hand gun at the time of the assault which he pointed at his victim. Sevio was held at the Northeast Regional Correctional Center in St. Johnsbury for lack of the $2500.00 Bail Imposed. He is scheduled to appear in Caledonia Court on 08/30/2021, to answer to the charges of 1st degree aggravated domestic assault and reckless endangerment.

COURT ACTION: Yes
LODGED: Yes
COURT DATE: 08/30/2021 at 12:30 hours
COURT: CALEDONIA
MUG SHOT: Yes
BAIL: $2500.00

21SJ003056 - Driving License Suspended

CASE#: 21SJ003056
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: August 28, 2021 @ 1815
LOCATION: River Road
VIOLATION: Driving Whilst License Criminally Suspended Due to DUI (#3)

ACCUSED: Jonathan Rutledge (43)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

A St. Johnsbury Police Department patrol officer observed a motor vehicle violation on Bay Street and the vehicle was stopped as it pulled into the rear driveway of 22 Washington Ave off River Road. The driver, Jonathan Rutledge, was found to be operating after criminal suspension for DUI. This was his 3rd incident in the past 5 year period. Rutledge was arrested and later released on a citation. Rutledge will appear in Caledonia County Superior Court on November 8, 2021 at 0830.

21SJ003039 - Driving License Suspended / Violation of Conditions of Release

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE

CASE#: 21SJ003039
OFFICER: Corporal Steven Hartwell
CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 08/27/2021 at 18:40 hours
LOCATION: St. Johnsbury
VIOLATION: Criminal DLS and Violation of Conditions of Release

ACCUSED: Ryan D. Larocque
AGE: 45
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT.

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 08/27/2021, Ryan Larocque was stopped on Railroad Street in St. Johnsbury for not displaying a front license plate and expired inspection. Subsequently he was taken into custody for operating a motor vehicle without an ignition interlock device installed. A subsequent check of conditions of release found Larocque to have a condition not to operate a motor vehicle without an interlock device which were issued on 08/23/2021. Larocque was cited into Caledonia court to answer the charges of operating after criminal suspension and Violating conditions of release.

COURT ACTION: Yes
LODGED: No
COURT DATE: 12/06/2021 at 08:30 hours
COURT: CALEDONIA
MUG SHOT: Yes
BAIL:

21SJ003048 - Possession of Brass Knuckles / Aggravated Stalking / Disorderly Conduct / Habitual Offender

CASE#: 21SJ003048
OFFICER: Gerrish/Hartwell
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department

CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: August 27, 2021 @ 2321
LOCATION: 51 Depot Square
VIOLATION: Weapons Offense: Possession or Use of Brass Knuckles, Aggravated Stalking, Disorderly Conduct, Habitual Offender

ACCUSED: Jeremy Bathalon (32)
RESIDENCE: Homeless

VICTIM: Antino Pepper (24)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

St. Johnsbury Police Department patrol officers responded to a reported disturbance near 51 Depot Square. The victim reported that Jeremy Bathalon threatened him and followed him, while displaying brass knuckles. Earlier that evening St. Johnsbury Police Department patrol officers had responded to a report of a threat made electronically by Mr. Bathalon to the same victim. Bathalon was located and arrested. A set of brass knuckles was seized. Bathalon was later released on a citation into Caledonia Superior Court to answer the violation on November 8, 2021 at 0830 hours.

21SJ003023 - Disorderly Conduct / Prohibited Acts

CASE#: 21SJ003023
OFFICER: Gerrish/Hartwell
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: August 27, 2021 @ 0426
LOCATION: 170 Pearl Street
VIOLATION: Disorderly Conduct; Prohibited Acts

ACCUSED: Kimberly Kelley-Sherwood (52)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

St. Johnsbury Police Department patrol officers responded to a disturbance outside 170 Pearl Street. In what was Ms. Kelley-Sherwood’s fourth interaction with police that evening, a neighbor reported that Ms. Kimberly Kelley-Sherwood lowered her pants, exposed her buttocks and invited the neighbor to “kiss my (redacted)!” Kelley-Sherwood was cited for the above violations into Caledonia Superior Court on November 22, 2021 at 0830 hours.