BRANDON — On 3/20 Brandon Police received a report of a suspicious male in dark apparel by the post office in Conant Square. Officers spoke with the male, saw nothing suspicious, and did not observe any obvious signs of alcohol or drug impairment. After observing that no criminal activity had occurred, officers cleared the scene without incident.
Later that day, Officers assisted Brandon Area Rescue with a suicidal female at Mulcahy Dr. The female was transported to Rutland Regional Medical Center for further treatment.
On 3/21, Brandon Police responded to a residence on Park Street for a report of a juvenile female that was trying to self-harm by cutting herself with glass. The responding officer contacted the juvenile, who had already cut herself and was bleeding, and took her into protective custody as she was trying to jump out a window at the home. The juvenile was restrained until EMS personnel arrived on-scene to administer medical care. Neither the juvenile nor officer was injured as a result of the incident. The juvenile female was subsequently taken to the Rutland Regional Medical Center by Brandon Area Rescue for medical treatment and to speak with a mental-health screener.
At approximately 1:30 p.m., Police responded to Brandon Area Rescue on Franklin Street for a report of a male that had pulled into the parking lot with chest pain. The officer stood by with the male until EMS personnel arrived on-scene and then later transported the subject to the hospital for further treatment.
At approximately 3 p.m., Brandon Police responded to a one-car motor vehicle crash on Country Club Road in which a vehicle traveling southbound left the traveled portion of the road and struck a grove of trees. The driver was uninjured, but the vehicle was a total loss. The cause of the crash was determined to be driver inattention.
On 3/22, Police responded to a business office/apartment building on Park Street for a report of a tenant that was upset over a parking issue and was causing a disturbance inside of the downstairs business. The tenant was advised by the responding officer to cease and desist with his disorderly behavior and that any further response may result in enforcement action being taken. An agreement was made between the tenant and the business concerning the parking issue and the situation was subsequently resolved.
At 10 a.m., the principal and a student from the Otter Valley Union High School called the police to report that another student had used a racial epithet towards the other during a verbal altercation between the two youths at school. The incident was documented for information purposes and the school was advised at this point that the matter was more of an administrative disciplinary issue rather than a law enforcement one.
At 5 p.m., officers responded to a report of a suspicious male at Jiffy Mart on Grove Street that was trying to solicit information from a female at the location. Contact was made with the male and it was determined that his behavior was more than likely mental-health related. The male left the business without further incident after being advised to not have any further contact with the woman he interacted with earlier.
At 8 p.m., Brandon Police responded to a domestic disturbance between a husband and wife on River Street. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the male had violated his court conditions as a result of the altercation that took place. Patrick Shores, 61, of Brandon, VT., was issued a citation to appear in the Rutland County Superior Court-Criminal Division for arraignment of violating his court conditions. As of the time of this press release, the citation date and time were not available.
At 9 a.m. on 3/23, Brandon Police responded to a 911 hang up call at a residence on Basin Road. The responding officer made contact with the homeowner, who advised that there was no emergency and that she was not sure why a 911 call was dialed from her phone. It is believed that the homeowner was having a mechanical issue with her phone and she was advised to contact the phone company to have the issue looked into.
At 11:30 a.m., Brandon Police responded to an apartment in Conant Square for a report of a domestic assault between a male and female at the residence. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the female victim had been assaulted by her boyfriend and that a 2-month-old infant had been mistreated and/or neglected during the incident by the male. The suspect fled the scene, but the investigating officer made contact with him and convinced him to turn himself in at the Brandon Police Department. Timothy Devino, 29, of Brandon, Vermont was taken into custody and flash cited into court for arraignment on March 24, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in the Rutland County Superior Court-Criminal Division for the offense(s) of Domestic Assault and Cruelty to a Child.
At 8:30 a.m. on 3/24, a motorist reported seeing a small child, wearing shorts with a blanket wrapped around him in the parking lot of the old Cattails Restaurant on Grove Street/Route 7. The responding officer checked the entire area, but could not locate anyone.
At 11:20 p.m., a tenant on Mulcahy Drive called the Brandon Police Department to have an unwanted guest removed from her apartment. The guest vacated the apartment upon the request of the responding officers and she subsequently left without any further issues.
On 3/25 at 12:15 a.m., a caller from Mulcahy Drive reported that a female had been repeatedly calling her on the phone and harassing her. The complainant was advised about her option of applying for a Stalking Order to address the matter
At 2:30 p.m., Brandon Police responded to the Jiffy Mart on Grove Street for a panic alarm activation. The responding officer, upon arrival on scene, was able to determine that a juvenile employee at the Jiffy Mart had intentionally pressed the panic button, as he was curious what the button was for. Once it was discovered that the alarm was false alarm and that no emergency was taking place, the juvenile was spoken with about the proper use of the panic alarm button.
At 10:45 p.m., A residential property check was conducted on Ella Dean Road. The officer conducting the house check found some damage to the barn located on the property and the information was related back to the homeowner.
At 6;45 p.m. on 3/26, a caller reported that there was a vehicle being operated on Route 7/Grove Street with parts of the car dropping off as it traveled down the road. An officer located the vehicle and contacted the operator. The vehicle was found to have a loose front fender which was promptly removed from the vehicle. The operator was issued a warning for defective equipment.
In other activity Brandon Police:
ON MARCH 20
• Responded to a report of suspicious person on Conant Square.
• Assisted Brandon Area Rescue with a suicidal female at Mulcahy Drive.
• Patrolled Park Village area.
• Received a motor vehicle complaint on Route 7.
ON MARCH 21
• Responded to a juvenile in distress on Park Street.
• Documented a minor two-car crash in the parking lot of Brandon Primary Care on Court Drive for insurance purposes.
• Responded to an accidental 911 call from Jiffy Mart on Grove Street.
• Assisted Brandon Area Rescue with a male that had pulled into the parking lot on Franklin Street. with chest pain.
• Responded to a one-car – crash on Country Club Road.
• Received a report of slashed tires on a car parked at a residence on Valley View Drive.
• Took fingerprints for a blasting license.
• Received information regarding drug sales on Wood Lane.
• Enforced speed on Wheeler Road and issue don ticket.
• Assisted the public to secure the Town Hall building.
ON MARCH 22
• Responded to a landlord-tenant dispute on Park Street.
• Documented a verbal altercation involving racial epithets at Otter Valley Union High School.
• Brought administrative paperwork to Vermont Police Academy in Pittsford.
• Took fingerprints for a coaching position, a childcare license, and childcare employment.
• Responded to a report of a suspicious person at the Jiffy Mart on Grove Street.
• Assisted Vermont Department of Health by slowing traffic as they filmed a public service video related to pedestrian safety on Park Street.
• Responded to a domestic disturbance on River Street.
ON MARCH 23
• Responded to a 911 Hangup on Basin Road.
• Responded to a domestic disturbance on Conant Square.
• Took fingerprints for teaching license.
• Enforced speed on Wheeler Road.
ON MARCH 24
• Reposnded to a report of a wandering child
• Spoke with a woman at the Brandon Police Department about trespass notices and Relief From Abuse Orders.
• Enforced speed on McConnell Road and issued a warning.
• Made traffic stops on McConnell Road and Church Street. Issue warning for speeding and defective equipment.
• Removed an unwanted guest from a residence on Mulcahy Drive.
ON MARCH 25
• Received a report from a Mulcahy Drive resident of threats/harassment.
• Made traffic stops on Grove Street and Franklin Street. Issued a warning for speeding, two tickets for red light violations, and a ticket for failing to use a turn signal.
• Responded to an alarm at Jiffy Mart on Grove Street. the panic alarm button.
• Made Sex Offender Registry Checks throughout the Town of Brandon.
- Property Watch Mount Pleasant Dr Brandon Police Department conducted a requested property watch on a residence on Mount Pleasant Drive.
- Property Watch Ella Dean Rd A residential property check was conducted on Ella Dean Road. The officer conducting the house check found some damage to the barn located on the property and the information was related back to the homeowner.
ON MARCH 26
- Directed speed enforcement was conducted on Grove Street. One traffic stop was conducted. The operator was issued a ticket for speeding and a warning for not having proof of insurance
- Traffic Stop Grove Street. Motor-vehicle stop for speeding on Grove Street. Ticket issued to the operator for speeding and a warning was issued for not having proof of insurance in the vehicle at the time of the stop.
- Motor vehicle stop on Franklin Street for defective equipment. Warning issued to the operator.
- A caller reported that there was a vehicle being operated on Route 7/Grove Street with parts of the car dropping off as it traveled down the road. An officer located the vehicle and made contact with the operator. The vehicle was found to have a loose front fender which was promptly removed from the vehicle. The operator was issued a warning for defective equipment.
