19SJ003481 - Shooting

ST JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

 

Case: 19SJ003481

Officer: Chief Tim Page

Agency: St. Johnsbury Police Department

Contact: 802-748-2314

 

Date/Time: July 31, 2019 - 21:48

Location: 170 Pearl Street, St. Johnsbury, VT

 

Summary of Incident:

At 21:48 hours, St. Johnsbury Police responded to the area of 170 Pearl Street for a report of a shooting. At this time, the scene has been secured and Pearl Street has been closed between Railroad St and Federal Street. This is an active investigation. The scene has been turned over to the Vermont State Police and any inquiries into this incident should be directed to them. 

19SJ003434 - Leaving the scene of an accident, DUI #2

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT         

PRESS RELEASE

CASE#: 19SJ003434

OFFICER: Steven Hartwell                               

CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 07/27/2019 at 2200 hours

LOCATION:  St. Johnsbury

VIOLATION: Leaving the Scene of an Accident and Driving Under the Influence (2^nd Offense)

ACCUSED: Ryan D. Stimpson

AGE: 31

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

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 07/27/2019 at approximately 2200 hours, St, Johnsbury Police responded to 287 Portland Street, the House of Pizza for a report of a single vehicle crash into a tree in the parking lot of the business. After investigation Ryan D. Simpson was taken into custody for the leaving the scene of an accident and suspicion of driving under the influence.

COURT ACTION: Yes

LODGED: No

COURT DATE: 09/09/2019 at 0830

COURT: CALEDONIA

MUG SHOT: Yes

BAIL: No

19SJ003437 - Simple Assault

Case: 19SJ003437

Officer: Robert Gerrish

Agency: St. Johnsbury Police Department

Contact: 802-748-2314

Date/Time: July 28, 2019 @ 0302

Location: 438 Pearl Street, St. Johnsbury, VT

Violation: Simple Assault

Accused: <EXPUNGED>

City: Sutton, VT

 

Summary of Incident:

The St. Johnsbury Police Department received a report of a disturbance at 438 Pearl Street. An investigation revealed that <EXPUNGED> punched a woman in the face, causing injury. <EXPUNGED> was arrested, processed and cited into Caledonia Superior Court, Criminal Division on September 30, 2019 for the above violation and subsequently lodged at the Northeastern Regional Correctional Facility as an Incapacitated Person. 

19SJ003434 - Arrest on Warrant

Case: 19SJ003434

Officer: Robert Gerrish

Agency: St. Johnsbury Police Department

Contact: 802-748-2314

Date/Time: July 27, 2019 @ 2204

Location: 287 Portland Street, St. Johnsbury, Vermont

Violation: Arrest on Warrant

Accused: Brent Rathburn (38)

City: Piermont, NH         

 

Summary of Incident:

The St. Johnsbury Police Department received a call to 287 Portland Street. Subsequent investigation revealed that Mr. Brent Rathburn had an active and confirmed warrant. Rathburn was arrested and lodged at the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility.

19SJ000898 - False Pretenses

Case: 19SJ000898     

Officer: Robert Gerrish

Agency: St. Johnsbury Police Department

Contact: 802-748-2314

Date/Time: March 9, 2019 (reported)

Location: 497 Railroad Street, St. Johnsbury, VT

Violation: False Pretenses (over $900)

Accused: Kasea L. Hill, Age 39

City: Lyndonville, VT

Victim: Carol Gould (Deceased)

City/State of Residence: South Paris, Maine

 

Summary of Incident:

As part of an ongoing investigation, the St. Johnsbury Police Department cited Kasea L. Hill for False Pretenses or Tokens (over $900). Investigation revealed Hill presented a check to a local bank that was written for $4600 on the account of a deceased woman. Hill  was  cited into Caledonia Superior Court, Criminal Division for initial appearance on September 30, 2019 for the above charge.

19SJ003387 - Possession of Drugs, Violation of Conditions of Release x3

Case: 19SJ003387

Officer: Robert Gerrish

Agency: St. Johnsbury Police Department

Contact: 802-748-2314

Date/Time: July 25, 2019 @ 1136

Location: Railroad & Portland, St. Johnsbury, VT

Violation: Possession of a depressant, stimulant or narcotic drug & 3 counts of Violation of Conditions of Release

Accused: Cherie Salls (42)

City: Eden, VT

 

Summary of Incident:

While on patrol, Ofc. Robert Gerrish of the St. Johnsbury Police Department observed a motor vehicle violation on Railroad Street. Subsequent investigation revealed the operator of that motor vehicle, Ms. Cherie M. Salls, was in violation of 3 conditions of release and found to possess a plastic pipe-like device containing a white powdery substance Salls admitted was suboxone. Salls was arrested, processed and cited into Caledonia Superior Court, Criminal Division on September 30, 2019 for the above violations. 

19SJ003384 - Driving License Suspended

Case: 19SJ003384

Officer: Robert Gerrish

Agency: St. Johnsbury Police Department

Contact: 802-748-2314

Date/Time: July 25, 2019 @ 0915

Location: West Cottage Avenue, St. Johnsbury, VT

Violation: Driving while license suspended

Accused: Todd S. Muzzy (55)

City: St. Johnsbury, VT

 

Summary of Incident:

While on patrol, Ofc. Robert Gerrish of the St. Johnsbury Police Department observed a motor vehicle violation on School Street. Subsequent investigation revealed the operator of that motor vehicle, Mr. Todd S. Muzzy, was driving on a criminally suspended license. Muzzy was arrested, processed and cited into Caledonia Superior Court, Criminal Division on September 30, 2019 for the above violation.