January 8
- Upon request, checked on the welfare of a woman and her child at a residence on Robin Bird Lane. Both appeared to be fine.
- Assisted with a civil standby at a residence on Newton Road so that an individual could pick up some personal belongings.
- Responded to a mental health issue on McConnell Road. The patient was transported to the hospital.
- Vehicle stop on Grove Street for stop sign violation. Warning issued.
- Vehicle stop on Grove Street for driving at night without any lights on. Warning issued.
- Received a report of a domestic violence situation from Addison County Counseling regarding individuals residing in Brandon. Investigation is ongoing.
- A found Apple iPhone was turned in at the Brandon Police Department (BPD).
January 9
- Responded to a residence on Mulcahy Drive for a report of a drug overdose, possibly involving cocaine. The individual was transported to Porter Hospital.
- Received a request to dispatch a wounded deer that had been struck by a vehicle on Route 73. The deer was dispatched, and Fish & Wildlife was notified.
- Responded to a residence for an untimely death. An investigation was conducted by the BPD and the State of Vermont Office of the Medical Examiner. The cause of death was believed to be due to natural causes.
- Vehicle stop on Franklin Street for a red light violation. Warning issued.
- Assisted Castleton Police with obtaining evidence from a Brandon resident.
- Directed traffic enforcement at Arnold District Road and Mulcahy Drive.
- Assisted Pittsford Police with serving a restraining order.
January 10
- Vehicle stop on Franklin Street. Warning issued.
- Vehicle stop on Franklin Street for display of plates. Warning issued.
- Vehicle stop on Town Line Drive for defective plate lights. Warning issued.
- Assisted a motorist after they struck a deer on Grove Street.
- Vehicle stop on Conant Square. Ticket issued and the vehicle was towed.
- Vehicle stop on Grove Street. Warning issued.
- Conducted another vehicle stop on Grove Street. Warning issued.
- Responded to a report of a dispute on Conant Square. Upon further investigation, officers arrested a woman for unlawful mischief and disorderly conduct. She was issued a citation to appear before the Rutland County Superior Court for arraignment on 4/15/2024 at 10:00 a.m.
- Responded to a residence on Maple Street for a report of a domestic disturbance in which a woman involved was still inside the residence, but was attempting to leave. Upon investigation, officers arrested the woman. She was released on a citation to appear before the Rutland County Superior Court for arraignment on 1/11/2023 at 12:30 p.m. on the charge of Domestic Assault.
January 11
- Issued a woman on Wood Lane a citation regarding an active arrest warrant for Failure to Appear.
- Responded to a report of suspicious activity on River Street.
- Attempted to locate a wanted subject in the area of Deer Run Road. Numerous attempts were made to locate the suspect, but they were unsuccessful.
- Took fingerprints for a teaching license.
- Took fingerprints for a teaching position.
January 12
- Conducted a welfare check on Forest Dale Road. The individual was located and found to be okay.
- Responded to an apartment building on West Seminary Street for a welfare check. The individual was located and transported to the hospital by the Brandon Area Rescue Squad.
- Conducted a civilian ride-a-long.
- Vehicle stop on Union Street. Ticket issued.
- Vehicle stop on Franklin Street for a turn signal violation and failure to display license plate(s). Warning issued.
- Directed traffic enforcement at the intersection of Franklin Street and Park Street. Three vehicle stops were made. Two tickets were issued.
- Vehicle stop on Stone Mill Dam Road. Ticket issued.
- Vehicle stop on Franklin Street for a turn signal violation. Ticket issued to the operator for not having their license.
- Vehicle stop on Franklin Street for a turn signal violation. Warning issued.
- Vehicle stop on Grove Street. Ticket issued.
- Vehicle stop on Conant Square. Warning issued.
- Vehicle stop on Grove Street for defective equipment. Ticket issued for having an open container of alcohol.
- Vehicle stop on Champlain Street. Warning issued.
- Vehicle stop on Grove Street. Warning issued.
- Vehicle stop on Grove Street for defective equipment. Warning issued.
- Vehicle stop on Grove Street for speeding. Warning issued.
- Vehicle stop on Franklin Street. Warning issued.
- Vehicle stop on Center Street. Ticket issued.
- Vehicle stop on Pearl Street. Ticket issued.
- Vehicle stop on Conant Square. Two tickets issued.
January 13
- Responded to a residence on Wood Lane after a parent reported their adult son had broken windows to the front door of the home and forcefully entered it. The caller reported she was injured as a result. Subsequently, the BPD K9 Unit was called to track the suspect who may have run from the residence. Investigation is ongoing.
- Received a call of a traffic hazard on Ormsbee Drive. The call was transferred to Brandon Town Highway Department.
- Received a call of a tree and wires down on Prospect Street. Call transferred to Green Mountain Power and the Brandon Town Highway Department.
- Assisted the Addison County Sheriff’s Department with a vehicle pursuit initiated in Salisbury that led through Brandon. The pursuit was ultimately terminated.
- Assisted Brandon Rescue with a woman having a medical episode on Carver Street. The patient was transported to the hospital.
- Attempted to locate a vehicle on Route 7 in Brandon after police received a call in which a driver explained she was almost involved in a head on collision on Route 7 in Middlebury. The caller believed the operator of the other vehicle might be intoxicated and was last seen traveling southbound on Route 7 toward Brandon. The vehicle was not located.
- Received a call asking for a welfare check on a family member on River Street.
- Served a final Relief From Abuse Order.
- Vehicle stop on Park Street for failing to obey flashing signals. Warning issued.
- Vehicle stop on Carver Street for imprudent speeds given roadway conditions. Ticket issued.
January 14
- Vehicle stop on Franklin Street for right on red violation. Warning issued.
- Vehicle stop on Franklin Street for cell phone violation. Ticket issued.
- Currently investigating vandalism of two vehicles on Conant Square.
- Received a call from a man who believed a defendant had violated a protection order to which the caller was the plaintiff. It was found that the defendant had not violated the order.
- Vehicle stop on Franklin Street for a stop sign violation. Warning issued.
- Responded to an intoxicated person on Center Street. The man was ultimately transported to the hospital.
- Vehicle stop on Forest Dale Road on an uninspected motor vehicle. Ticket issued.
- Vehicle stop on Franklin Street for failure to maintain travel lane. Driver was released after the officer was called away to respond to a domestic disturbance.
- Responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence on Valley View Drive. The dispute was found to be verbal and no criminal charges were placed.
- Vehicle stop on Wood Lane. Warning issued.
- Responded to a residence on Wood Lane for a complaint of an individual trespassing on the property. The homeowner requested that the woman involved, who had an active cite and release warrant, be issued a notice ordering her not to come back to the residence.
