PRESS RELEASE
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
23SJ004643 - Petit Larceny
Sunday, December 17, 2023
23SJ004232 - Bad Checks
ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT/CALEDONIA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
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CASE#: 23SJ004232
OFFICER: Deputy Tyler Deos/Corporal Steven Hartwell
CONTACT#: (802)748-2314
DATE/TIME: 07/25/2023
LOCATION: 385 Portland Street
VIOLATION: Bad Checks
ACCUSED: Jessica Elie
AGE: 42
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT.
VICTIM:
AGE:
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 07/25/2023, Jessica Elie presented a bad check at The White Market a case has been written and an arrest warrant was requested.
COURT ACTION: No
LODGED: No
COURT DATE
COURT: Caledonia Court
MUG SHOT: No
BAIL:
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
23SJ004469 - Violation of Abuse Protection Order
ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT/CALEDONIA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
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CASE#: 23SJ004469
OFFICER: Deputy Tyler Deos/Corporal Steven Hartwell
CONTACT#: (802)748-2314
DATE/TIME: 12/02/2023 at 18:57 hours
LOCATION: Memorial Drive, St. Johnsbury
VIOLATION: Violation of Abuse Protection Order
ACCUSED: Saladene Stevens
AGE: 31
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT.
VICTIM:
AGE:
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 12/02/2023 at approximately 18:57 hours, Deputy Deos and Corporal Hartwell conducted a traffic stop on Memorial Drive St Johnsbury. A subsequent investigation found that Saladene Stevens was in violation of an Abuse Protection Order. Stevens was taken into custody. He was released on a citation to appear in Caledonia County District Court.
COURT ACTION: Yes
LODGED: No
COURT DATE: 12/04/2024 at 12:30 hours.
COURT: Caledonia Court
MUG SHOT: Yes
BAIL:
Thursday, November 30, 2023
23SJ004433 - Attempting to Elude, Gross negligent operation, Unlawful Mischief, Possession of Stolen property, Operating without owners consent, Driving with a suspended license , Violation of conditions of Release.
JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASECASE#: 23SJ004433
OFFICER: Corporal George Johnson
CONTACT#: (802)748-2314
DATE/TIME: 11/29/2023 1940 hours
LOCATION: 1214 Street St. Johnsbury
VIOLATION: Attempting to Elude, Gross negligent operation, Unlawful Mischief, Possession of Stolen property, Operating without owners consent, Driving with a suspended license , Violation of conditions of Release.
ACCUSED: Antonio Hammond
AGE: 39
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
Officer's Report of Corporal George Johnson
On 11/27/2023 at approximately 1827 hours, I was notified that Jacob Olcott was on the phone and wanted to report that his vehicle a black 2005 Chevrolet Impala had been stolen.
Olcott described the vehicle as a black 2005 Chevrolet Impala that is using a spare tire on the front of it.
On 11/29/2023 at approximately 1940 hours, I was notified that Corporal Steven Hartwell had located the above vehicle and was attempting to stop it. Cpl. Hartwell stated that the vehicle was not stopping and that and that it was now fleeing north on Railroad Street. Cpl Hartwell stated that he lost sight of the vehicle as it was speeding away on Railroad Street.
I met the above vehicle at the intersection of Railroad Street and Hastings Street. I got behind the vehicle with both my siren and blue lights activated. The vehicle turned north onto Memorial Drive. The vehicle continued to speed north on Memorial Drive reaching speeds of over 80 mph passing vehicles and driving into the oncoming lane even with vehicles were approaching. The Vehicle fled through Lyndonville. The vehicle continued to flee until it control and left the roadway landing on its side in a field near 9216 on Vermont Route 122 in Glover Vermont approximately 23 miles from where the pursuit began.
I approached the vehicle and observed Antonio Hammond unconscious in the driver's seat. Hammond regained consciousness. At this time Hammonds's license was under suspension and he had active court conditions preventing him from operating a motor vehicle.
Hammond was later extracted from the vehicle by Fire and EMS after they used the Jaws of Life to remove the roof from the vehicle. Hammond was transported by ambulance to North Country Hospital due to his injuries.
Court date 12/01/2024 at 1230 hours,
Caledonia court.
Monday, November 27, 2023
23SJ004392 - Reatil theft
PRESS RELEASE
CASE#: 23SJ004392
OFFICER: Detective Sgt. Lester Cleary
AGENCY: St Johnsbury Police
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314
DATE/TIME: November 27, 2023, 0810 hours
LOCATION: St Johnsbury
VIOLATION: Retail Theft
ACCUSED: Zachary T. Plante
AGE: 33
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: The St Johnsbury Police Department investigated a shoplifting complaint at 0900 hours on November 27, 2023. With the assistance of the store staff, the suspect was identified as Zachary T Plant, 33 of St Johnsbury. Plante was cited to appear on January 22, 2024 to answer the charge of Retail theft.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE: January 22, 2024
COURT: CALEDONIA
MUG SHOT:
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
23SJ004289 - VCOR
ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
CASE#: 23SJ004289
OFFICER: Corporal Steven Hartwell
CONTACT#: (802)748-2314
DATE/TIME: 11/18/2023 at 00:36 hours
LOCATION: 48 Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury
VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release (3 Counts)
ACCUSED: Dylan Heywood
AGE: 25
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Homeless, St. Johnsbury, VT.
VICTIM:
AGE: 25
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 11/18/2023 at approximately 00:36 hours, St. Johnsbury Police responded 48 Eastern Avenue in the Town of St. Johnsbury for a reported assault. After investigation Dylan Heywood was taken into custody after he was found to be in contact with a person who he had active conditions not to be. HE was lodged at the NERCC for lack of the $200.00 bail imposed.
COURT ACTION: Yes
LODGED: Yes
COURT DATE: 10/30/2023 at 08:30 hours.
COURT: Caledonia Court
MUG SHOT: No
BAIL: $200.00
23SJ004305 - DUI, DLS, License required
ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT/CALEDONIA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
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CASE#: 23SJ004305
OFFICER: Deputy Tyler Deos/Corporal Steven Hartwell
CONTACT#: (802)748-2314
DATE/TIME: 11/19/2023 at 00:07 hours
LOCATION: Weeks Court, St. Johnsbury
VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence of Drugs, Driving License Suspended, and License Required
ACCUSED: Cheyenne Mae Spreadbury
AGE: 27
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT.
VICTIM:
AGE:
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 11/19/2023 at approximately 00:07 hours, Deputy Deos and Corporal Hartwell responded to a report of a female passed out in a running vehicle in the area of 251 Portland Street in the Town of St. Johnsbury. Subsequently Cheyenne Spreadbury was taken into custody for suspicion of operating under the influence of drugs, operating after criminal suspension and operating without a valid license.
COURT ACTION: Yes
LODGED: No
COURT DATE: 02/26/2024 at 08:30 hours.
COURT: Caledonia Court
MUG SHOT: Yes
BAIL:
23SJ004318 - Unlawful Trespass and Retail Theft
PRESS RELEASE
CASE#: 23SJ004318
OFFICER: Detective Sgt. Lester Cleary
AGENCY: St Johnsbury Police
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314
DATE/TIME: November 20, 2023
LOCATION: St Johnsbury
VIOLATION: Unlawful Trespass and Retail Theft
ACCUSED: Brandon K. Sheltra
AGE: 28
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: Officers responded to a shoplifting/trespass complaint on November 20, 2023 at the White Market. The brief investigation led to the identification of the suspect as Brandon Sheltra , 28 of St. Johnsbury. Sheltra was cited on November 21, 2023 to appear in Caledonia Court on January 22, 2024 at 0830 hours, to answer the charge of Unlawful Trespass and Retail Theft.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE: January 22, 2023
COURT: CALEDONIA
MUG SHOT:
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
23SJ04222 - Warrant Arrest
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CASE#: 23SJ04222
OFFICER: Detective Sgt. Lester Cleary
AGENCY: St Johnsbury Police
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314
DATE/TIME: November 14, 2023
LOCATION: St Johnsbury
VIOLATION: Failure to appear for Petit larceny and Resisting arrest
ACCUSED: Benjamin Heath
AGE: 33
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On November 14, 0223 officers of the St Johnsbury Police arrested Benjamin Heath on an outstanding warrant for Failure to appear for the charges of Petit Larceny and Resisting arrest. Heath was lodged for lack of 200 dollar bail.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE: lodged for lack of bail.
COURT: CALEDONIA
MUG SHOT:
Sunday, November 12, 2023
23SJ004179 - Fentanyl Trafficking/Possession of Crack Cocaine/Warrant
JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASECASE#: 23SJ004179
OFFICER: Corporal George Johnson
CONTACT#: (802)748-2314
DATE/TIME: 11/11/2023 2236 hours
LOCATION: 195 Bay Street St. Johnsbury
VIOLATION: Fentanyl Trafficking/Possession of Crack Cocaine/ and had an active warrant.
ACCUSED: Albert Vieira
AGE: 30
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
0n 11/11/2023 at 2236 hours Deputy Deos and I, were on patrol and observed Albert Vieira at the St. Johnsbury Bike Path Pavilion located at 195 Bay Street in St. Johnsbury. At this time Albert had an active Warrant for his arrest. Upon us driving up to the pavilion Albert quickly walked away. We drove next to Albert and upon being asked for his name Albert then ran. Deputy Deos chased him on foot as he fled. I drove ahead of him to cut him off and exited the cruiser. As I exited the cruiser Albert then turned and ran back the way he came (toward Deputy Deos who was still in pursuit) but soon tripped in the darkness. After a short struggle, Deputy Deos and I took Albert into custody. On Albert's person was 80 baggies containing powder which later a sample of field tested positive as fentanyl. Albert was taken into custody, lodged on his warrant, and cited for new charges of Fentanyl Trafficking.
Court date 01/22/2024 at 0830 hours, Caledonia court.
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
23SJ003972 - Larceny from a Person
PRESS RELEASE
CASE#: 23SJ003972
OFFICER: Detective Sgt. Lester Cleary
AGENCY: St Johnsbury Police
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314
DATE/TIME: October 21, 2023
LOCATION: St Johnsbury
VIOLATION: Larceny from a Person
ACCUSED: Sabrina Monfette
AGE: 27
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On October 22, 2023 officers of the St Johnsbury Police Department began an investigation into a reported assault. During the course of the investigation, information was collected leading to the arrest of Sabrina Monfette, 27 of St. Johnsbury for the offense of Larceny From a Person for the theft of money and prescription medication from another person. Monfette was cited to appear on December 11, 2023 to answer the charge
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE: 12/11/2023
COURT: CALEDONIA
MUG SHOT:
Saturday, October 21, 2023
23SJ003862 - Fugitive from Justice
ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
CASE#: 23SJ003862
OFFICER: Corporal Steven Hartwell
CONTACT#: (802)748-2314
DATE/TIME: 10/20/2023 at 19:11 hours
LOCATION: Railroad Street, St. Johnsbury
VIOLATION: Fugitive from Justice
ACCUSED: Ryan A. Monica
AGE: 34
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Manchester, NH.
VICTIM:
AGE:
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 10/20/2023 at approximately 19:11 hours, St. Johnsbury Police responded to a call at the Jiffy Mart on Railroad Street for a male under the influence of drugs or alcohol. After investigation it was learned the male identified as Ryan Monica had two felony warrants from the State of New Hampshire.
COURT ACTION: Yes
LODGED: Yes
COURT DATE: 10/23/2023 at 12:30 hours.
COURT: Caledonia Court
MUG SHOT: No
BAIL: Hold without bail
Sunday, October 15, 2023
23SJ003789 - Wanted Person & VCOR
PRESS RELEASE
CASE#: 23SJ003789
OFFICER: Detective Sgt. Lester Cleary
AGENCY: St Johnsbury Police
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314
DATE/TIME: October 15, 2023 1306 hours
LOCATION: St Johnsbury-Portland Street
VIOLATION: Wanted Person and Violation of Conditions of Release.
ACCUSED: Jeremy M. Bathalon
AGE: 34
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On October 15, 2023 the St Johnsbury Police were dispatched to the vicinity of Portland Street and Concord Avenue following reports of a male in a blue shirt carrying a black backpack was acting erratically and also had been yelling at customers near White Market. After a brief search of the area, the suspect was located and identified as Jeremy M. Bathalon, 34 of St. Johnsbury. Bathalon was found to have an active arrest warrant and was taken into custody without incident. While processing Bathalon, officers learned he had active conditions of release imposing a curfew from 1300 hours to 0800 hours daily. Bathalon was lodged on the warrant for lack of 200 dollar bail and cited to appear on November 13, 2023 to answer the charge of Violation of Conditions of Release-Curfew
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE: November 13, 2023
COURT: CALEDONIA
MUG SHOT:
Saturday, October 14, 2023
23SJ003674 - Petit Larceny from a Motor Vehicle, Resisting Arrest
PRESS RELEASE
CASE#: 23SJ03674
OFFICER: Detective Sgt. Lester Cleary
AGENCY: St Johnsbury Police
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314
DATE/TIME: October 5, 2023 @1230 hours
LOCATION: St Johnsbury
VIOLATION: Petit Larceny form a Motor Vehicle and resisting arrest
ACCUSED: Benjamin T. Heath
AGE: 33
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On October 5, 2023 at 1235 hours, The St Johnsbury police responded to Subway on Federal Street after a caller reported a purse stolen from their vehicle. A neighbor had observed the crime and captured photos of the suspect. Later identified as Benjamin T. Heath, 33 of St. Johnsbury. Heath was located approximately 45 minutes later and taken into custody after he resisted arrest. Heath was cited to appear on November 13, 2023 to answer the charge of petit larceny forma Motor Vehicle and Resisting arrest.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE: November 13, 2023
COURT: CALEDONIA
23SJ003689 - DUI 2, DLS, NL Criminal
ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
CASE#: 23SJ003689
OFFICER: Corporal Steven Hartwell
CONTACT#: (802)748-2314
DATE/TIME: 10/06/2023 at 20:37 hours
LOCATION: 98 Mill Street, St. Johnsbury
VIOLATION: DUI-2, DLS, No License Criminal
ACCUSED: Zacharias. S. Faucher
AGE: 30
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT.
VICTIM:
AGE:
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 10/06/2023 at approximately 20:37 hours, Zacharias Faucher was stopped on Mill Street for equipment violations. After investigation he was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI, operating after criminal suspension and operating without a driver’s license. He was cited to appear in Caledonia Court on 10/23/2023 to answer to the charges.
COURT ACTION: Yes
LODGED: No
COURT DATE: 10/23/2023 at 08:30 hours.
COURT: Caledonia Court
MUG SHOT: Yes
BAIL:
Thursday, October 5, 2023
23SJ003475 - Simple Assault Mutual Affray
PRESS RELEASE
CASE#: 23SJ003475
OFFICER: Detective Sgt. Lester Cleary
AGENCY: St Johnsbury Police
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314
DATE/TIME: September21, 2023
LOCATION: St Johnsbury
VIOLATION: Simple Assault Mutual Affray
ACCUSED : Charles Demers
AGE: 26
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury, VT
ACCUSED 2 : Roseanna Limlaw
AGE: 51
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On September 21, 2023, The St Johnsbury Police Department responded to a report of an assault on 25 Wright Avenue in St. Johnsbury. The ensuing investigation led to the arrest of Charles Demers, 26 of St. Johnsbury and Roseanna Limlaw, 51 of St. Johnsbury after the pair assaulted one another following a disagreement. Both parties were released on citations to appear on October 30, 2023 in Caledonia Superior Court.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE: 10/30/2023
COURT: Caledonia
MUG SHOT:
23SJ003661 - Arrest on Warrant
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CASE#: 23SJ003661
OFFICER: Detective Sgt. Lester Cleary
AGENCY: St Johnsbury Police
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314
DATE/TIME: October 4, 2023
LOCATION: St Johnsbury
VIOLATION: Arrest on In State Warrant
ACCUSED: heather A. Smith
AGE: 45
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: Heather A. Smith was arrested on an instate warrant while walking on Portland street in St. Johnsbury. Smith was lodged at CCC for lack of 1500 dollars cash bail.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE: 10/05/2023
COURT: Essex
MUG SHOT:
Monday, October 2, 2023
23SJ003617 - Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order
ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
CASE#: 23SJ003617
OFFICER: Corporal Steven Hartwell
CONTACT#: (802)748-2314
DATE/TIME: 10/01/2023 at 17:00 hours
LOCATION: 369 Railroad Street, St. Johnsbury
VIOLATION: Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order
ACCUSED: Jayden M. VonDoemming
AGE: 25
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT.
VICTIM:
AGE:
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 10/02/2023 at approximately 17:00 hours, St. Johnsbury Police responded to New Avenue Apartments located at 369 Railroad Street in the Town of St. Johnsbury for a reported disturbance on the 4th floor. After investigation Jayden VonDoemming was taken into custody for kicking in the door of and making entry into an apartment he was removed from on 09/29/2023 when issued an abuse prevention order. He was lodged at the NERCC for lack of the $2000, bail imposed by the court.
COURT ACTION: Yes
LODGED: Yes
COURT DATE: 10/02/2023 at 12:30 hours.
COURT: Caledonia Court
MUG SHOT: Yes
BAIL: $2000.00
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
23SJ003330 - Petit Larceny
PRESS RELEASE
CASE#: 23SJ003330
OFFICER: Detective Sgt. Lester Cleary
AGENCY: St Johnsbury Police
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314
DATE/TIME: September 11, 2023
LOCATION: St Johnsbury
VIOLATION: Petit larceny
ACCUSED: Antonio A. Hammond
AGE: 39
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Burlington, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On September 11, 2023, officers of the St Johnsbury Police Department responded to a male who was reported to be shoplifting at White Market in St. Johnsbury. The male was identified as Antonio A. Hammond , 39 of Burlington VT. Hammond was issued a citation to appear on October 30, 2023 to answer the charge of Petit Larceny .
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE: October 30, 2023
COURT: CALEDONIA