November 6
- Brandon Police Department (BPD) investigated an act of vandalism in the area of Union Street and Ella Dean Road involving damaged property.
- BPD investigated an act of vandalism in Park Village.
- Police investigated an alleged act of child abuse at a residence in Brandon.
- A welfare check was made at a residence on Barlow Avenue. All involved were found to be okay.
- A hit-and-run vehicle crash was reported after the fact at the Walgreen on Union Street.
- Vehicle stop at McConnell Road and Franklin Street for failure to stop at a stop sign. The driver showed signs of impairment and was arrested and charged with DUI – Second Offense. Adam Leggett of Pittsford was issued a citation to appear in the Rutland County Superior Court-Criminal Division on 11/27/23 at 10 a.m. for arraignment.
November 7
- A suspicious vehicle was reported on North Birch Hill Road. An officer made contact with the vehicle and determined that the driver was waiting for a friend who was cleaning a residence in the neighborhood.
- Drug activity that was reported to BPD had actually occurred in the Town of Bradford and not in Brandon.
- A hit-and-run crash was reported on Florence Road. Incident under investigation.
- Vehicle stop on West Seminary Street for following too closely. Ticket issued. The stop was triggered by a concerned citizen flagging down an officer to report a car racing up and down the street.
- Vehicle stop on Union Street for defective equipment. Warning issued.
November 8
- BPD responded to Pearl Street for a residential burglary alarm activation. No signs of forced entry or suspicious activity were detected.
- Officers received a report that a driver had almost caused a head-on collision on Franklin Street near Otter Valley Union High School. The driver and vehicle were not located by the officers.
- Officers assisted with a trespass complaint on Jones Drive. The trespasser’s property was removed from the structure and the structure was secured.
- A fight was reported between two juvenile students at Otter Valley High School.
- Rutland Town Police requested the help of BPD in locating a vehicle involved in a theft at Home Depot in Rutland. BPD found the vehicle on Arnold District Road. The driver was brought to the police department for questioning and multiple items were taken from the vehicle. Rutland Town Police are investigating further.
- Vehicle stop on Union Street for erratic driving. Operator exhibited signs of impairment and open containers of alcohol were visible in the car. Morton Precor, Jr. of Brandon was arrested and charged with DUI-Second Offense. Pecor was issued a citation to appear in Rutland on 1/2/24 at 10 a.m. for arraignment.
- BPD responded to Grove Street for a report of a vehicle that had driven off the road. Officers were unable to locate the vehicle.
- Vehicle stop on Union Street for defective equipment. Warning issued.
November 9
- Officer responded to a 911 hangup at Junction Deli in Forest Dale. It was determined to be a false alarm.
- A man secured a stray dog. The incident was documented and an officer helped facilitate the exchange of information between the dog owner and the man keeping the dog safe. Brandon Animal Control responded to the incident as well.
- BPD responded to a report of a drug overdose on Robin Bird Lane.
- Cellphone found at intersection of Conant Square and Grove Street. Anyone missing a phone should contact BPD.
- Complaint received about property stolen from a storage locker on Grove Street. Incident under investigation.
- Officers responded to a report of a suspicious individual holding a baby on the side of the McConnell Road. Officers were unable to locate the individual or the baby.
November 10
- Vehicle stop for failure to obey a stop sign on Champlain Street. Warning issued.
- BPD received an anonymous tip regarding drug sales in Brandon.
- Traffic stop for expired registration on Park Street.
- BPD responded to a residence on High Pond Road for a report of a household member that was displaying violent behavior toward another inside the residence and had damaged property. Shane Bartshe of Brandon was arrested and charged with Domestic Assault and Unlawful Mischief. Bartshe was released on a citation and Conditions of Release, to appear in Rutland Superior Court on 11/13/23 at 12:30 to answer the charges.
- Single-vehicle crash on Grove Street involving a deer. The deer was gone when officers arrived and the vehicle was able to be driven away with minor damage.
- Brandon K-9 Unit was called to Rutland City to help with a vehicle thought to contain illicit drugs.
November 11
- Traffic stop on Franklin Street for a cellphone violation. Warning given.
- Police attended the annual Veterans Day ceremony
- Officers responded with Brandon Rescue to an unconscious person at Hannaford Supermarket.
- BPD responded to a 911 hang-up call on Franklin Street. It was determined to have come from a disconnected landline.
- Callers at a residence on Town Farm Road called police after a suspicious individual came to their door requesting money.
- Property watch at a local business on McConnell Road.
- Property watch at a local business on Franklin Street.
- Foot patrol on Center Street.
November 12
- Vehicle stop for stop sign violation on Conant Square. Warning issued.
- Vehicle stop for expired inspection on Franklin Street. Ticket issued for driving without a license.
- Vehicle stop for stop sign violation on Nickerson Road. Warning issued.
- Vehicle stop for tailgating on Franklin Street. Warning issued.
- Traffic stop on Union Street. Ticket issued.
- Traffic stop on McConnell Road. Warning issued.
- Traffic stop on Center Street. Ticket issued for driving with a suspended license.
- Traffic stop on Grove Street. Warning issued.
- Traffic stop on Grove Street for parking on the sidewalk. Warning issued for the violation and diversion paperwork was issued to four of the passengers for Consumption of Alcohol under the age of 21.
