February 5
- Took fingerprints for employment.
- Directed traffic around a disabled Casella’s truck that had broken down on Franklin Street, just before High Street. The vehicle was towed and the roadway was reopened to normal traffic flow.
- Vehicle stop on Grove Street for defective equipment. Warning issued.
- Vehicle stop on Franklin Street. Ticket issued for cell phone violation.
- Vehicle stop on Grove Street for failure to maintain travel lane. Warning issued.
- Vehicle stop on Conant Square at Pearl Street for numerous violations. Ticket issued for operating with a civilly suspended driver’s license, and warnings issued for several other offenses.
- Vehicle stop on Grove Street for failing to maintain travel lane. Warning issued.
- Responded to the area around Pine Grove Organics on Grove Street for a report of a suspicious individual walking around a business during closed hours. The subject was located and it was determined that the individual was just walking through the area and no criminal activity had taken place.
February 6
- Vehicle stop on Franklin Street at Nickerson Road for following too closely. Warning issued.
- Responded to a residence on Hollow Road for a report of a man trespassing on the property. The man was located and advised that he had been on property that was posted as “No Trespassing.” The man explained that he was bird watching and that he could cut through the property because there was a former town road/trail that ran through the complainant’s property. The individual was advised about returning to the property, and he indicated that he would not return in the future.
- Deployed the K9 Unit to track a potential trespasser on a property located on Hollow Road. During the track, illegal tree stands were located on the complainant’s property.
- Responded to Neshobe Elementary School for a bomb threat made by a student. The threat was not found to be credible. One juvenile was charged.
- Responded to a residence for a domestic disturbance between a father and step-daughter. No arrests were made as the incident was found to be a verbal altercation with no physical assaults.
- Served in-hand a relief from abuse order.
- Served an active arrest warrant on a woman located on Center Street.
- Responded to a residence on River Street for a report of a violent domestic disturbance in which a woman had allegedly strangled her husband. Upon arrival, the responding officers conducted an investigation and placed the woman under arrest. The suspect was brought to the police department where she was processed and released on a citation to appear before the Rutland County Superior Court for arraignment on 2/7/2024 at 12:30 p.m. on the charge of Domestic Assault.
February 7
- Assisted an individual at a residence for a court ordered civil standby to pick up personal belongings.
- Vehicle stop on Franklin Street for following too closely. Ticket issued.
- Conducted a patrol on Grove Street.
- Vehicle stop on High Street for an expired registration. Warning issued.
- Responded to Grove Street for a possible violation of conditions of release. Upon investigation, it was determined that the individual had lied about the violation and was having some mental health issues. The individual was warned about filing false reports and told that if he made another, he would be criminally charged.
February 8
- Assisted Brandon Fire Department (BFD) and Brandon Area Rescue Squad (BARS) with a man having a possible heart attack. He was transported to Rutland Regional Medical Center.
- Conducted a death investigation, along with the State of Vermont Office of the Medical Examiner, at the Rutland Regional Medical Center resulting from a medical emergency that had occurred earlier in Brandon. Investigation is ongoing.
- Assisted EMS on a routine medical call.
- Vehicle stop on Franklin Street by NAPA Auto Parts for speeding. Warning issued.
- Vehicle stop on Park Street for defective equipment. Warning issued.
- Responded to a juvenile problem involving an 8-year-old who was out of control, assaulting family members, and throwing things around the residence. The juvenile was transported to the hospital.
- Conducted traffic enforcement at the intersection of Champlain Street and Grove Street. Two vehicles were stopped for violations.
- Vehicle stop on Park Street for failure to stop at a stop sign. Warning issued.
- Conducted another vehicle stop on Park Street for failure to stop at a stop sign. Warning issued.
- Vehicle stop on Franklin Street for defective headlight. Warning issued.
- Vehicle stop on Franklin Street for defective equipment. Warning issued.
February 9
- Responded to the Wintergreen Residential Care Home on Court Drive for a report of a suspicious vehicle that had been parked next to the facility for several hours. Officers checked the vehicle but did not locate anyone inside or in the area.
- Responded to the area of Downtown Brandon for a motorist who had accidentally struck a light post while parking her vehicle, causing damage to the post.
- Vehicle stop on Franklin Street for failure to stop at a stop sign. Warning issued.
February 10
- Responded with BFD, EMS, and the Pittsford Fire Department to a structure fire on Spellman Way. It was found that no one was inside the residence and the fire was extinguished. The fire is not believed to be suspicious.
- Assisted an elderly individual with getting back on their feet after a fall from some porch steps on Grove Street. The individual was helped up and did not need any medical attention.
- Responded to the area of Grove Street near Champlain Farms for a report of a person outside their vehicle with their pants hanging down. The responding officer located the individual, who was elderly and had allegedly fallen earlier. The officer assisted the man back into his vehicle. No medical attention was required.
- Vehicle stop on High Street at Park Street for a stop sign violation. Warning issued.
- Responded to Conant Square for two individuals causing a disturbance. Upon investigation, the woman involved was charged with Disorderly Conduct, Criminal Threatening, and Stalking.
- Attempted to serve a restraining order on an individual on Mulcahy Drive. No contact was made.
- Vehicle stop on Mulcahy Drive for having an unregistered vehicle. Tickets issued for operating an unregistered vehicle and for not having their license in-possession.
February 11
- Received a report of an erratic operator on Center Street who was having trouble maintaining their travel lane. The responding officer located the vehicle and spoke with the driver about the complaint. It was determined that the operator was not impaired or having a medical issue and was released from the scene after being advised about her driving.
- Received a report of a landlord/tenant issue on Forest Dale Road.
- Received a complaint of a white Kia, with temporary license plates, passing vehicles in the break down lane on Route 7 at speeds reported to be over 100 miles per hour. The responding officer checked the length of Route 7 in Brandon but could not locate the vehicle.
- Vehicle stop on Grove Street at Larch Lane for a cell phone violation. Warning issued.
- Assisted Shelburne Police in serving a citation to an individual on West Seminary Street.
- Received a report of a threatening complaint on Forest Dale Road.
- Responded to a residence for a domestic disturbance regarding custody of a child. The involved parties were advised about seeking relief for the issue in court.
- Vehicle stop on Park Street at Marble Street for a stop sign violation. Warning issued.
- Vehicle stop on McConnell Road for failure to use turn signal. Warning issued.
