May 8
- Brandon Police Department (BPD) received a complaint from a residence on Alta Woods reporting that a male was in the area, late at night, with a flashlight.
- BPD responded to New Road for a report of a theft of copper and catalytic converters from the business. Incident is under investigation.
- BPD responded to a call from a residence on River Street reporting that a teenage child had gone missing after an argument with her parent the previous day. The child was entered into the national database for missing persons but was later located by Rutland Police in Rutland City. The child was returned to her mother.
- Fingerprints taken for a nursing license.
- BPD responded to the intersection of McConnell Road and Wood Lane for a report of a two-car motor-vehicle crash with possible injuries and fluid leaking from the vehicles. A driver and a passenger involved in the crash reported pain as a result of the crash and were checked by EMS personnel, but no one was transported to the hospital. One of the vehicles was totaled and the other sustained minor damage. An investigation determined that one of the drivers failed to yield the right of way to oncoming traffic.
- Officers conducted a welfare check on a resident on Forest Dale Road whose family members had reported may be having suicidal ideations. The subject was found to be in good health, did not want to harm himself, and did not require any assistance.
- Officers responded to a possible burglary on North Street that the homeowner discovered after arriving back at her residence. The house was checked and no one was found inside. At this time, it appears that an animal, most likely a raccoon, got into the residence through an unsecured door, opened cabinets, and knocked numerous items down around the house.
- Parents of a child called the police department to ask how to apply for a stalking order against a male on behalf of their child.
- Officers responded to a report of an intoxicated driver in the parking lot of Brandon Discount Liquors in Conant Square. The area was searched. However, the vehicle was not located. An area-wide “Be on the Lookout” was issued for the vehicle and operator.
- As a result of an ongoing investigation, the Brandon Police Department served a search warrant at a residence in the Town of Brandon. The Pittsford Police Department assisted Brandon Police with the execution of the warrant.
May 9
- A resident of an apartment building in Conant Square called to report that a male traveling in a black Saab, with no license plates, pulled up in front of his residence, damaged his mailbox, and stole two of his neighbors’ packages that were on the ground. The vehicle reportedly fled the area heading southbound in Conant Square towards the direction of Hannaford Supermarket.
- Brandon Police assisted the Vermont State Police and DCF with an interview they were conducting.
- Brandon Police provided assistance to an outside law enforcement agency requesting a room at the police station to conduct a polygraph interview for employment purposes.
- Motor-vehicle stop on Marble Street for failure to maintain driving lane. Warning issued to driver.
- BPD responded to burglary alarm on Grove Street. An unlocked door was located at the house and the residence was checked by officers. No one was located inside and the house appeared secure.
- Brandon Police responded to the area of Fox Road for a report of two pit bulls loose and at large in the area. The responding officer was able to determine that the dogs were from a residence in Leicester. The owner was contacted and retrieved the dogs. Brandon Police will be forwarding the information to the Brandon Animal Control Officer to follow up on the complaint concerning the two dogs, as it was determined that the dogs running loose are an ongoing problem and have been aggressive towards other dogs in the area in the past.
May 10
- An officer responded to a report of juveniles riding dirt bikes on the roadway in the area of Church Street. One of the young juveniles was located in the area and was warned about driving his dirt bike on the roadway by the responding officer.
May 11
- An officer responded to a request for assistance from the Brandon Area Rescue Squad to help them gain access to a residence on Mulcahy Drive for a Life Alert activation. Entry was gained into the apartment and it was determined that the activation was accidental.
- Brandon Police were dispatched to a residence on North Street for a domestic disturbance between a mother and adult son. When the officer arrived on scene, he found that the son was still on the property and was “holed up” inside of the garage on the property. The officer subsequently made contact with the male, who advised him that he was just collecting some work tools and would be voluntarily leaving. The male left without further incident. It was later determined that no crime was committed, and the complainant was advised as to her options on how to deal with her domestic issues moving forward by seeking legal remedy in court.
- BPD assisted an officer from Pittsford PD on a traffic stop on Route 7 with a non-compliant motorist.
- Motor Unit conducted a motor-vehicle stop for speeding on Franklin Street. Warning issued to operator.
- Motor Unit stopped a vehicle in Conant Square for lack of inspection. Warning issued.
- Police conducted property watch at Mallory’s Automotive on Forest Dale Road.
- Property watch conducted at buildings owned by the McKernon Group in the area of Mulcahy Drive. No activity observed, but several more broken windows were discovered in one of their vacant buildings.
- BPD conducted foot patrol on Center Street.
May 12
- The Rutland County Sheriff’s Department requested assistance in locating a subject whose wife had not been able to reach him and asked if the Brandon Police Department could have an officer check Whistle Stop Lane in Pittsford for the subject. The area was checked, but neither the subject or his car were located. The individual later turned up at another location and was determined to be safe and sound.
- The Deputy Town Manager for the Town of Brandon reported that someone had damaged one of the light poles in the municipal parking lot behind the new car wash on Conant Square.
- Brandon Police responded to the intersection of Franklin Street and Alta Woods for a report of a two-car motor-vehicle crash with minor injuries reported. The investigation into the crash is still being conducted, but it is believed that the crash was caused by inattention by one of the motorists.
- Brandon Police assisted the Vermont Department of Children and Families with a welfare check on a young child at a residence on Champlain Street. While at the residence, the officers determined that the mother of the child, who was at the home, was in violation of court conditions ordering her not to be at that residence. As a result of the investigation, Brittany Dumas (33), of Brandon, was taken into custody for violating conditions of release. Ms. Dumas was released on a citation to appear in the Rutland County Superior Court-Criminal Division on May 15, 2023 at 12:30 p.m. for arraignment on the aforementioned charges.
- BPD assisted Brandon Area Rescue with a medical incident on McConnell Road.
- Directed patrol conducted on Franklin Street. One motor-vehicle stop was conducted and the driver was issued a written warning.
- Warning issued for speeding on Franklin Street.
- Brandon Police responded to a residence on Stanton Road for a report of a domestic disturbance. Upon further investigation, the responding officers determined that an assault took place and subsequently took Frank Biggi, 35, of Brandon, into custody for Domestic Assault and Interfering With Access To Emergency Services. Mr. Biggi was flash cited to appear in the Rutland County Superior Court-Criminal Division on May 15, 2023 for arraignment on the aforementioned charges.
- BPD responded to Franklin Street for a juvenile walking alongside the roadway following a 911 call from a concerned citizen. The juvenile was brought home without issue.
- K9 Guinness attended a Safety Day put on by the Brandon Fire Department.
- BPD responded to a noise complaint on Steinberg Road. The noise was found to be coming from the Imagine Zero Music Festival. Officers cleared the scene without incident.
- BPD conducted a property watch at a residence in Brandon.
- BPD conducted a property watch at Mallory’s Automotive on Forest Dale Road.
- Routine business check at Blue Seal on Alta Woods.
- Foot patrol on Center Street.
- Noise complaint involving an alleged party and fireworks in the area of River Street. An officer made contact with the subjects at a residence on River Street and determined that there was no party going on, that the individuals had only set off a smoke bomb, and that no fireworks had been used.
May 14
- Tenant on Wheeler Road reported that his landlord had confronted him in a threatening way over a lawn-mowing issue. Case still under investigation.
- Rutland County Sheriff’s Dept requested assistance from BPD in attempted to locate a suspect vehicle that was involved in an accident in West Rutland.
- Foot patrol conducted on Center Street.
- Brandon Police received a call for an erratic operator traveling at a speed of around 10 miles per hour and swerving as it traveled down the road. The responding officer located the vehicle in the parking lot of Hannaford Supermarket and checked on the operator, who did not show any signs of impairment.
- Restraining order served at a residence on Forest Dale Road.
- Brandon Police responded to a residence on Grove Street for a verbal domestic disturbance in progress. Upon arrival, it was determined that there were children in the house and that the male inside had armed himself with a crossbow. The male was subsequently taken into custody after a brief struggle with the officers, who received minor injuries trying to arrest the subject. As a result of this incident, Angelo Ameroso, 34, of Brandon, was arrested and later released on a citation to appear in the Rutland County Superior Court-Criminal Division on May 15, 2023 for arraignment on the charges of Reckless Endangerment and Resisting Arrest.
