Friday, December 31, 2021

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.

Thursday, December 30, 2021

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.

Monday, December 27, 2021

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.

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

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.

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

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.

Saturday, December 18, 2021

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:

Friday, December 17, 2021

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

Sunday, December 12, 2021

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.

Saturday, December 11, 2021

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.

Thursday, December 9, 2021

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:

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

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.

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

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.