Monday, November 29, 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.

Thursday, November 25, 2021

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

Sunday, November 21, 2021

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.

Saturday, November 20, 2021

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:

Friday, November 19, 2021

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.

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

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:

Saturday, November 13, 2021

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.

Thursday, November 11, 2021

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

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

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.

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

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.

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

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:

Tuesday, November 2, 2021

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.