April 10
- Background investigation conducted for part-time officer position.
- Fingerprints taken for school employment and real-estate license.
- Brandon Police received a report of a threatening comment made by a teacher at Otter Valley Union High School. The incident was investigated, and no crime was found to have been committed. It was determined that the comment was made out of frustration by a teacher when her class became unruly and would no longer listen.
- A juvenile was located on Center Street in relation to a domestic assault the night before. The juvenile was place into custody.
April 11
- Fingerprints taken for foster parenting, coaching, school employment, and teaching licensing.
- Brandon Police responded to a two-car collision in front of Carr’s Gifts on Center Street. An investigation showed that one car parked in front of the business backed out and collided with a car that was stopped in the roadway. No injuries reported and damage to the vehicles was minor.
- A complaint was received regarding a vehicle failing to stay in its lane of travel on Grove Street near Arnold District Road. Officers stopped the vehicle and determined that the operator was simply tired and was not intoxicated. No ticket was issued.
April 12
- Officers responded to a citizen dispute, possibly involving a handgun, on Grove Street. Investigation determined that no criminal charges were warranted.
- Two catalytic converters were stolen from work vehicles parked at Vermont Protective Coatings on Franklin Street. An investigation is ongoing. Any witnesses are encouraged to contact the Police Department.
- An officer responded to a burn pile on Franklin Street. The fire was extinguished, and the homeowner was issued a warning for the violation.
- Staff from the Neshobe Elementary School reported that a student had threatened to “beat up” another student. The threat did not escalate to physical violence. The student was disciplined in school and no law enforcement action was taken.
- Fingerprints were taken for foster care.
April 13
- Fingerprints were taken for school chaperone, school contractor, school employment, and nursing license.
- Multiple 911 hang-up calls were received from a home on Marble Street. The homeowners met the officers at the scene and searched the house themselves.
- Two flags were stolen from a home on Rydon Acres. The matter is under investigation.
April 14
- Brandon Police responded to a panic-button activation at Neshobe Family Practice on Court Street. It was later determined that a patient had accidentally pushed the button and there was no emergency.
- A resident on Forestdale Road was burning brush without a permit. A warning was issued.
- Several juveniles were detained for throwing rocks from a retaining wall into the Neshobe River near Center Street in Brandon. Charges may be forthcoming because of damage to the wall itself.
- Officers patrolled downtown Brandon on foot.
- Vehicle stopped for speeding on Grove Street. Warning issued.
April 15
- An officer responded to reports of gunshots during the night and early morning on High Pond Road. No suspicious activity was detected.
- A vehicle was stopped for running a stop sign at the intersection of Champlain Street and Grove Street. A warned was issued.
- Directed patrol was conducted on Union Street and Ella Dean Road. No violations were observed.
- There was a rear-end collision at the intersection of Franklin Street and Park Street. No injuries to the operators but one car had to be towed.
- A break-in occurred on Jones Drive. Items inside the building were moved around but nothing was reported missing. The lock on the door was damaged. An investigation is ongoing.
- Brandon Police assisted Brandon Area Rescue Squad on Mulcahy Drive. A male fell and injured his head. The patient was taken to Rutland Regional Medical Center.
- Vehicles illegally parked on Center Street. They were ultimately moved by their owners.
April 16
- Male who had fallen out of his wheelchair on Mulcahy Drive requested help getting back into the chair. No injuries were reported.
