22SJ003949 - Domestic Assault

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT
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CASE#: 22SJ003949
OFFICER: Corporal Steven Hartwell and Officer Davis Guyer
CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 09/11/2022 at 18:50 hours
LOCATION: 178 Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury
VIOLATION: Domestic Assault

ACCUSED: Dylan T. Heywood
AGE: 24
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT.

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT;

On 09/11/2022, St. Johnsbury Police were dispatched to 178 Eastern Avenue in the Town of St. Johnsbury for a reported assault. After investigation Dylan Heywood was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault.

COURT ACTION: Yes
LODGED: No
COURT DATE: 09/12/2022 at 12:30
COURT: Caledonia Court
MUG SHOT: No
BAIL:

22SJ003886 - Burglary / Petit Larceny x3 / Larceny from a Person x5 / Violation of Conditions of Release x7 / Possession of Fentanyl / Possession of a Controlled Substance

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CASE#: 22SJ003886
OFFICER: Detective Sgt Lester Cleary
AGENCY: St Johnsbury Police
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 09/08/2022 0930 hours
LOCATION: Various
VIOLATION: Burglary of an unoccupied Dwelling, Petit Larceny (3 counts), Larceny from a Person (5 Counts), Violation of Conditions of Release-Curfew (7 Counts), Possession of Fentanyl, Possession of a controlled substance

ACCUSED: John W. Schumann
AGE: 40
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: between August 15, 2022 and September 6, 2022 The St Johnsbury Police investigated a series of larcenies from motor vehicles. During the investigation, officers discovered a burglary of an unoccupied dwelling which led to the arrest of John W. Schumann, 40 of St Johnsbury. Schumann at the time of arrest was found in the possession of Fentanyl and a prescribed medication and was subsequently charged with Burglary of an unoccupied Dwelling, Petit Larceny (3 Counts), Larceny form the person (5 Counts), Conditions of Release violations for curfew (7 Counts), possession of Fentanyl and Possession of a controlled substance. Schumann was lodged and held and is scheduled to appear in Caledonia Court on October 10, 2022 to answer the charges.

COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE: October 10, 2022
COURT: CALEDONIA
MUG SHOT:

22SJ003943, 22SJ003942, 22SJ003803 - Arrest on Warrant x3 / Failure to Comply with the Sex Offender Registry x2 / Identity Theft / False Information to a LEO / Fentanyl Trafficking / Possession of Cocaine

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT
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CASE#: 22SJ003803, 22SJ003942, 22SJ003943
OFFICER: Corporal Steven Hartwell, Officer Robert Gerrish, and Sergeant Lester Cleary
CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 09/01/2022 and 09/10/2022
LOCATION: St. Johnsbury
VIOLATION: Arrest Warrant x3, Failure to Comply with the Sex Offender Registry x2 (subsequent Offenses), Identity Theft (Several Counts), False Information to a LEO, Fentanyl Trafficking, Possession of Cocaine.

ACCUSED: Michelle L. Deaette
AGE: 30
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT.

VICTIM:
AGE:
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 09/10/2022, acting on a tip from a concerned citizen, Corporal Hartwell and Officer Gerrish went to a residence on Jones Street in St. Johnsbury where they located Michelle Deaette. Deaette was taken into custody without incident on tree active arrest warrants. Located with Deaette and/or on her person were 25 bags of suspected fentanyl and approximately half a gram of suspected crack cocaine. Also in her possession were several debit/credit cards and blank checks not belonging to her. Deaette was also cited for a case being investigated by Sgt. Cleary that occurred on 09/01/2022, when Deaette provided false information using the name of a relative to evade arrest. Deaette was lodged at the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility for lack of the $2000. Bail on the Warrants.

COURT ACTION: Yes
LODGED: No
COURT DATE: 09/12/2022 at 12:30
COURT: Caledonia Court
MUG SHOT: Yes
BAIL: $2000.00

22SJ003891 - Violation of Conditions of Release x3 / Aggravated Assault / Unlawful Mischief

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT
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CASE#: 22SJ003891
OFFICER: Hendry / Gerrish / Cpl Hartwell
CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 09/06/2022 2031 hours
LOCATION: Eastern Avenue
VIOLATION: Conditions of Release X3, Aggravated Assault, Unlawful Mischief

ACCUSED: Tristain Garcia
AGE: 22
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

VICTIM: Colby Power
AGE: 34
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On September 06, 2022 at approximately 2031 I received a call from Powers stating Garcia Kicked him in the genitals and strangled him. Officer Gerrish, Corporal Hartwell and I located Garcia on Railroad Street and placed him under arrest for Aggravated Assault and Violating conditions of release. Upon bringing Garcia into custody he assaulted three officers. Later in the night Garcia damaged a door on a police cruiser. Garcia was issued conditions of release by the honorable judge to be released to a responsible adult. Garcia was lodged at the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility pending further court action.

COURT ACTION: Yes
LODGED: Yes
COURT DATE: 09/07/2022
COURT: Caledonia
MUG SHOT: No
BAIL:No

22SJ003877 - DUI-Drugs / License Required / Possession of Narcotics x2 / Violation of Conditions of Release / Unlawful Trespass

CASE#: 22SJ003877
OFFICER: Gerrish / Hendry / Sgt. Rivard
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: September 5, 2022 @ 2010
LOCATION: 716 Railroad Street

VIOLATION: DUI #1 Drugs, License Required, Possession of a Depressant, Stimulant or Narcotic Drug
ACCUSED: Christopher Rivers (33)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

VIOLATION: Possession of a Depressant, Stimulant or Narcotic Drug, Violation of Conditions of Release, Unlawful Trespass
ACCUSED: Gary Bolton (33)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On September 5, 2022 at about 2010 hours, a St. Johnsbury Police Department patrol officer observed a motor vehicle idling in the Family Dollar parking lot with the operator, Christopher Rivers, slumped over behind the wheel. Also found unconscious in the back seat was Gary Bolton. Rivers demonstrated signs of impairment by a substance other than alcohol and was arrested for suspicion of DUI #1 (Drugs), License Required (as he was unlicensed and had a prior conviction for driving without a license within the past 2 years) and possession of a depressant, stimulant or narcotic drug. A Drug Recognition Expert evaluation was obtained with the assistance of the Vermont State Police and an evidentiary blood draw taken at the hospital. Bolton was arrested for possession of a depressant, stimulant or narcotic drug, violation of conditions of release and unlawful trespass (as he was found to have returned to the premises despite receiving a prior notice of trespass). Bolton will face arraignment in this matter on March 13, 2023 at 0830 hours and Rivers will face arraignment on December 12, 2022 at 0830 hours, both in Caledonia Superior Court.

22SJ003855 - Arrest on Warrant

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CASE#:22SJ003855
OFFICER: Detective Sgt. Lester Cleary
STATION: St Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 09/04/2022 @0923 hours
LOCATION: Spring Street
VIOLATION: Arrest on warrant

ACCUSED 1:Steven Simonds
AGE: 44
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: Steven Simonds , 44 of St Johnsbury, was arrested on his instate warrant for Failure to Appear. Simonds was issued a citation for September 6, 2022 at 1230 hours and released.

COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE: 9/6/22
COURT: Caledonia

22SJ003859 - Arrest on Warrant

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CASE#:22SJ003859
OFFICER: Detective Sgt. Lester Cleary
STATION: St Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: 09/04/2022 @1153 hours
LOCATION: Main Street
VIOLATION: Arrest on warrant

ACCUSED 1:Joseph Yakabowskas
AGE: 62
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: Joseph Yakabowskas , 62 of St Johnsbury, was arrested on his instate warrant for Failure to Appear. Yakabowskas was issued a citation for September 6, 2022 at 1230 hours and released.

COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE: 9/6/22
COURT: Caledonia