Police log 7.19.23
July 3
- Brandon Police Department (BPD) received a complaint from a juvenile about another juvenile withholding property on Carver Street. The matter was determined to be civil in nature and the juveniles were advised to work it out.
- Officers conducted speed enforcement on Carver Street.
- A lost wallet was found and returned to the owner.
- BPD assisted Brandon Rescue with an elderly woman who had fallen.
- BPD responded to a report of multiple persons fighting outside of a residence on Steinberg Road. Noah R. Blaisdell (21) of Brandon was charged with Domestic Assault. Blaisdell was to appear in Rutland Superior Court, Criminal Division, to answer the charge
July 4
- BPD responded to a complaint of a man and woman arguing in a vehicle on Forest Dale Road. Officers made contact with the parties. No charges were placed on either party.
- Single-vehicle motor crash was reported on Champlain Street in the area of the S-turns. The operator was issued a ticket for having an unregistered motor vehicle. The operator was not injured in the crash.
- An officer assisted in a juvenile custody exchange at the police station.
- Vehicle stopped for a stop sign violation on Champlain Street, entering Grove Street. Ticket issued.
- Vehicle stopped for a moving violation on Champlain Street. Warning issued.
- Vehicle stopped for a moving violation on Franklin Street. Warning issued.
- Directed patrol at the intersection of Champlain Street and Grove Street. Two vehicles stopped. One VCVC was issued to an operator.
- Officers responded to a report of cows on the roadway on Town Farm Road. The owner of the cows contacted police and the issue was resolved.
- Speed enforcement on Grove Street. All vehicles observed traveled within reasonable limits. No traffic stops were conducted.
- Traffic stop on Franklin Street. The operator was issued a VCVC for speeding.
- BPD responded to a medical call to assist the Brandon Area Rescue Squad. Upon the officer’s arrival, medical personnel had already transported the patient to the hospital.
July 5
- Cows reported in the roadway on Town Farm Road. Owner was contacted and will resolve the issue.
- A truck was reported to be leaking a large amount of fluid onto the roadway on Franklin Street, traveling northbound from Pittsford. The vehicle was located by BPD and a traffic stop was conducted in front of OVUHS. A witness told the officer that a large amount of a red fluid splashed over the back of the truck and onto the roadway. The vehicle was found to be half full of animal viscera and there was no cover on top of the trailer. The operator was ordered to cover the load of the trailer before leaving the scene and the company was issued a ticket for unsecured load.
- Vehicle stopped for speeding on Champlain Street. Ticket issued.
- Vehicle stopped for moving violation on Champlain Street. Warning issued.
- Officers responded to Walgreens for a report of a female verbalizing self-harm. The woman had a sharp piece of glass on her person, which officers were able to retrieve. The female struggled with officers who were attempting to calm her down, as she was displaying assaultive behavior towards emergency personnel. The female was transported to BPD and voluntarily went to the hospital with the Brandon Area Rescue Squad.
July 6
- BPD assisted a motorist who ran out of gas on Route 73 in Sudbury.
- Complaints of continued fireworks from July 4th.
- Property damage reported after the fact on Forest Dale Road.
- Traffic stop at the intersection of Park and Franklin Streets for blocking the intersection.
- BPD assisted Middlebury EMS in transporting a man to the hospital who was expressing self-harm on High Pond Road. The man was transported to the hospital with no incidents.
- Officers assisted the Brandon Fire Dept. with a fire on Wheeler Road.
July 7
- Police are investigating a larceny from a property on Union Street.
- Motor vehicle complaint at Brandon Community Health. Report generated for informational purposes.
- An officer with BPD conducted an escort to members of a neighboring agency for a critical incident.
- BPD along with the Brandon Fire Department conducted an honorary salute to the Rutland City Police Department for a recently fallen officer.
- Officers responded to the area of Conway Terrace for a report of a domestic dispute. While officers responded to the area, a traffic stop was conducted upon a vehicle that matched the description of a vehicle driven by a suspect involved in the dispute. The operator, Mickella L. Haskins (26) of Leicester, VT was charged with the offense of DUI-1st Offense. Haskins is to appear in Rutland Superior Court, Criminal Division on 7/24/2023 at 11:00 to answer the above charge.
- BPD was advised of an alarm at the Neshobe Golf Club on Town Farm Road. The alarm company cancelled the alarm prior to police responding to the scene.
July 8
- BPD responded to Town Farm Road for a report of cows in the roadway. The cow that was observed in the roadway made its way back into the gated section of the farm it had exited from. Officers left the area without incident.
- Brandon’s motor officer attended the Davenport Electric Fest at Otter Valley Union High School.
- BPD conducted foot patrol at the Basin Bluegrass Festival on Basin Road.
- Motor Unit stopped a vehicle for a stop sign violation at the intersection of Champlain Street and Grove Street. Ticket issued.
- Officers responded to a residence for a report of fireworks. The owner of the residence was respectful and advised the officers that he would cease setting off anymore fireworks that evening.
- Officers conducted a directed patrol on Franklin Street.
July 9
- Officers responded to a call about a traffic hazard on Grove Street. The individual stated that he would clear the hazard.
- Vehicle stopped for an equipment violation on Arnold District Road. Warning issued.
- Vehicle stopped for speeding on Grove Street. Ticket issued.
- Officers conducted speed enforcement on Carver Street.
- Motor-vehicle stop for speeding on Grove Street. The operator was issued a ticket for misuse of license plates.
- BPD received a phone call advising that there were cows in the roadway on Town Farm Road. Officers contacts the owner to inform him that his cows were once again on the loose. The owner advised that he would take care of the cows.
- Police investigated a suspicious vehicle found on routine patrol. Vehicle found to be belonging to a cleaning crew outside a business.
July 10
- Fingerprints taken for child-care employment.
- BPD took a walk-in complaint regarding a scam involving a fraudulent check that the complainant received in the mail from an out-of-state company.
- Officers served a restraining order to an individual on Wheeler Road.
- Officers conducted a motor vehicle stop on Franklin Street for speeding. Operator issued ticket for the violation.
- Vehicle stop on Park Street for defective equipment. Warning issued.
- Officers helped a stranded motorist find lodging for the night due to multiple road closures from inclement weather.
July 11
- BPD and the Brandon Animal Control Officer responded to the area of Cattails Restaurant on Route 7 for a report of a small brown dog that might have been injured and was laying in the roadway. The animal was not located.
- Two residents of River Street came to the police station to report that they had been harassed by their neighbor and one of her friends. Trespass notices were complete by the complainants for their property and were served on the two individuals.
- A motorist passed a “road closed” sign on Union Street and proceeded to get stuck on the bridge. There was deep water which overtook the roadway on both sides of the bridge, making the road impassable and dangerous. The operator and her vehicle were safely recovered with the assistance of Thunder Towing. Once the operator and her vehicle were safely removed from the bridge, the operator was issued a ticket for operating on a closed roadway.
July 12
- Motor-vehicle stop for speeding on Grove Street. Ticket issued.
- Foot patrol conducted on Center Street.
- A Brandon resident came into the Police Department to speak with an officer about her options regarding the abusive relationship she was in with her husband. The woman was provided with several options as to where to seek help.
- Report was received of a discarded needle and syringe in the parking lot of the new Dunkin’ Donuts in Conant Square. The syringe was located and disposed of.
- VIN verification requested on Champlain Street. Due to call volume, officers were unable to complete the request. Arrangements were made to complete the request at a later time.
- BPD received a walk-in complaint concerning a former employee at a local business that had forged and/or uttered a fraudulent check using a prior paycheck while they were employed at the business and obtained a large amount of money by doing so. The incident is under active investigation and charges are expected to be filed.
- Officers responded to Mulcahy Drive for a report of a package that was opened by someone other than the individual addressed to. The complainant later advised that nothing was missing from the package and no assistance was needed.
- BPD opened a case regarding an individual who had used a family member’s license/biographical information on a prior car stop in Brandon in order to avoid enforcement action regarding the motor-vehicle stop. The actual operator was identified and criminal charges will be sought.
- Officers responded to Mount Pleasant Drive to serve a Relief from Abuse order. While on the scene, Robert Foley (52) of Brandon was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI. Foley was issued a citation to appear in the Rutland Superior Court-Criminal Division on 7/24/23 at 11:00 am to answer the charge of DUI.
- BPD received a call about cows on Town Farm Road. The owner was contacted and said he would remove the cows from the roadway.
- Welfare check requested on Country Club Road regarding a child that had been taken from a babysitter by his father. The child and father were located and the child was determined to be ok. The involved parties were advised regarding the custody issued at hand.
July 13
- Report of loose cows on Town Farm Road. The area was checked but no cows were located.
- Property watch on Wheeler Road conducted for a resident on vacation.
- BPD responded to a physical domestic incident between a juvenile female and her mother at a residence on Barlow Avenue. When the responding officer arrived on scene, the juvenile attempted to flee but was immediately apprehended by the officer. Upon further investigation, the juvenile was placed under arrest for Domestic Assault. The juvenile was later released on a citation to appear in the Rutland County Superior Court-Family Division in September 2023 for arraignment. The name of the juvenile is being withheld because of her age.
- BPD took a report of a juvenile that might be in possession of their parent’s handgun. The handgun was located and determined to be secure with the parent. DCF was notified regarding the incident with further investigation to follow.
- Officers served a relief from abuse order on an individual on Arnold District Road.
- BPD responded to a report of an out-of-control 9-year-old child who was assaulting family members. The responding officers were able to temporarily restrain the child, as he kept trying to assault family members. After several minutes, the child became calm. Medication was provided for the child by his mother and the child became calm enough for officers to leave the residence.
- Officers responded to a call about power lines down across the road on Franklin Street.
- Officers helped a transient individual receive transportation to Middlebury.
July 14
- BPD conducted traffic stop on Park Street. A warning and ticket were issued.
- Vehicle stopped for moving violation on Franklin Street. Warning issued.
- Vehicle stopped for speeding past Champlain Farms on Grove Street. The operator received several tickets and warnings for multiple violations.
- Foot patrol conducted on Center Street.
- Officer responded to a report of horses in the roadway. The officer corralled the animals back into their pens and secured them. The owners were notified.
- Officers provided traffic control for Comcast as they retrieved downed wires across Route 7 South.
- BPD and Pittsford PD responded to a domestic disturbance on Spellman Way. The incident was investigated. However, no elements of a crime were found, and no charges were placed.
- BPD investigated the theft of a license plate on Florence Road.
- An agency assist from the BPD K-9 Unit was requested by Rutland City Police Department to search for a missing person in Rutland City. The missing person was soon located at Rutland Regional Medical Center and the K-9 Unit disregarded the request.
- BPD set up traffic cones on Newton Road, Forest Dale Road, and Wheeler Road because of flooding in those areas.
- BPD and Brandon Fire Department responded to Newton Road to help a family whose house was surrounded by flood waters. The family was advised to remain in place until the water receded. The flooding ultimately receded, leaving a small amount of debris in the roadway. Brandon Highway Department was notified.
July 15
- Directed patrols around Brandon in response to recent spate of auto break-ins.
- Officer turned away a vehicle on Champlain Street before it proceeded into a flooded area.
- While inspecting the flooding on Pearl Street, an officer located a disabled vehicle next to the covered bridge. The street had been closed due to flooding and the vehicle had been stranded. The car was ultimately towed from the scene and the operator was issued a ticket. While the car was being towed, a separate vehicle drove through the flood waters toward the officer. That vehicle was stopped and the operator was issued a ticket.
- An officer responded to a juvenile problem on Conant Drive. The juvenile was calmed down and medically checked by Brandon Rescue before personnel left the scene.
- Directed patrol on North Street in Forestdale. Two cars were stopped for moving violations. One motorcycle was stopped. One ticket was issued.
- Foot patrol was conducted at the Brandon Quarry off of Grove Street.
- Officers conducted a motor-vehicle stop for following too closely and display of plates on West Seminary Street. Warnings issued.
- BPD responded to an alarm at a residence on Pearl Street. The alarm turned out to be false and no suspicious activity was noted.
- Officers stopped at vehicle for failing to obey a flashing red light at the intersection of Park and Franklin Streets. Tickets were issued for operating without a valid license and defective equipment. Warning was issued for failure to obey traffic light.
July 16
- Officers conducted a directed patrol in various locations around Brandon for ongoing traffic complaints. Several traffic stops were made in the area of Conant Square and Pearl Street and multiple tickets were issued to various operators.
- BPD asked to assist Vermont State Police with a report of a drinking party involving minors on Sawyer Needham Road in Sudbury. Responding officers could not reach the location due to flooding.
- An officer changed a tire for an operator who had a flat on Long Swamp Road.
- A walk-in complaint was made at BPD concerning a larceny from a building on McConnell Road.
- Officers responded to Mulcahy Drive for a juvenile assaulting their mother.
- Officers responded to a burglary alarm on Forest Dale Road. The building was found to be secure. Officers with BPD helped Brandon Rescue with a lift assist at an apartment on Mulcahy Drive.
- Officers patrolled the area of Route 7 in Brandon for a report of a vehicle traveling at a considerably slow speed and weaving in and out of traffic. The vehicle was not located but was later said to be traveling in West Rutland.
- Officers conducted a motor-vehicle stop on McConnell Road for following too close. Two warnings and a ticket were issued.
