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Brattleboro
-- On Aug. 16, Brattleboro Police responded to the Champs on Canal Street for a report of a disturbance. Following an investigation, Melissa Houle, 38, of Spring Lake, N.C., was arrested and cited for simple assault and ordered to appear in Windham Superior Court Criminal Division on Sept. 25.
-- On Aug. 19, Brattleboro Police responded to multiple complaints involving Jeremiah E. Crompton, 22, of Brattleboro, who was accused of following and harassing two people. The first complaint came from a third party at the Brattleboro Food Co-op who witnessed Crompton trying to climb into a vehicle window and climbing on top of the car of the people. The second call came from the victims themselves after Crompton followed them home. He was arrested and cited for multiple counts of trespassing and one count of stalking and was ordered to appear in court on Sept. 25.
-- On Aug. 20 at approximately 5:30 p.m., Brattleboro Police were on foot patrol in Harmony Lot when they came into contact with Cory D. Davis, 21, of Brattleboro, who was wanted on a warrant issued by Connecticut.
-- On Aug. 22, Brattleboro Police traveled to the Quality Inn on Putney Road in an attempt to locate Glen W. Merrill, 27, of Brattleboro, who was wanted on an arrest warrant for violation of probation. He was found and taken into custody and ordered to appear in court at a later date.
-- On Aug. 24 at approximately 11:54 p.m., the
-- On Aug. 24 at approximately 10:10 p.m., Brattleboro Police responded to the Metropolis on Elliot Street for a report of unruly patrons. Following an investigation, Norman Schneeberger, 44, of Brattleboro was cited with two counts of disorderly conduct and two counts of simple assault. He was ordered to appear in court on Oct. 2.
-- On Aug. 25, Brattleboro Police responded to a home on Chestnut Street for a report of a dispute. After an investigation, Marjorie L.H. LeClaire, was arrested and cited for domestic assault. She was transported to the Brattleboro Police Department where she was also cited with assault on a law enforcement officer. She was ordered to appear in court at a later date.
Grafton
-- On Aug. 24, the Vermont State Police received a complaint of two mailboxes on Wright Orchard Road that were vandalized sometime the night before. Anyone with information is urged to call 802-275-2112.
Jamaica
-- On Aug. 18 at approximately 5:30 p.m., the Vermont State Police responded to Route 100 for the report of a single-vehicle crash. According to police, Ashley M. Bernard, 22, of Jamaica, lost control of his vehicle. He was transported to Grace Cottage Hospital before troopers arrived on the scene. He was not wearing a seatbelt and suffered a torn ligament in his shoulder, stated police. His vehicle was totaled. The crash is under investigation.
Rockingham
-- On July 27, the Vermont State Police responded to Riverside Reload Centre for the report of a vandalism/burglary attempt. Anyone with information is urged to call 802-875-2112.
Saxtons River
-- On Aug. 25 at approximately 8:45 p.m., the Vermont State Police responded to the St. Edmund Canterbury Church for a report of an unlawful trespass. Witnesses told police that an individual was in the church but found no one in the building. The suspect was described as a white male, between 40 and 50 years old, with brown/gray hair, wearing a blue-collared short sleeve shirt and brown pants, standing 5'9" or 5'10", possibly wearing gloves and maybe carrying a metal object. Anyone with information is urged to call 802-875-2112.
South Londonderry
-- The Vermont State Police is investigating a burglary that occurred on Winhall Hollow Road sometime between July 7 and July 14. Damage was caused to a door and the house had been rummaged through, however nothing appeared to have been taken from the home. Anyone with information is urged to call 802-875-2112.
Stratton
-- On Aug. 27 at approximately 8 p.m., Vermont State Police responded to the report of a hiker lost on the Appalachian Trail. Investigation revealed Justin D. Furtoss, of Toms River, N.J., started his hike in Manchester and had intended to arrive on Stratton Arlington Road. Family members had begun the hike with him but quit prior to the end of the hike. They had expected him to arrive at 5 p.m., but didn't turn up until 9:30 p.m. Furtoss told police he had gotten lost, but was in good health when he arrived. Wardsboro Fire and Stratton Fire were called to assist in the search.
Westminster
-- On Aug. 18, the Vermont State Police responded to Pine Banks Road for the report of a single-vehicle accident. Investigation revealed Brandon Derby, 17, of Westminster, was traveling north when he lost control of his vehicle after hitting a rough section of road. His vehicle rolled into a field and was totaled. Neither Derby nor any of his three passengers were injured in the crash.
Winhall
-- On Aug. 24 at approximately 1:40 a.m., Winhall Police attempted to stop a vehicle on Route 11/30 after it was spotted traveling 78 mph in a 50-mph zone and swerving across the centerline. The driver, Gavin Wilcox, 21, of Londonderry, did not immediately stop and made aggressive maneuvers in an attempt to flee. He later abandoned his vehicle on Deepwoods Road and fled on foot into the woods. He was found after a short search and taken into custody. He was arrested and cited for DUI #3, operating with a suspended license, negligent operation and resisting arrest. He was ordered to appear in Bennington Superior Court Criminal Division at a later date.
