February 19
- Arranged the towing of an abandoned vehicle that was blocking the driveway to the Brandon Motor Lodge.
- Documented the late report of a burglary on Birch Hill Road for insurance purposes.
- Assisted an individual on the Sex Offender Registry who needed to notify the police of their address change.
- Received a 911 hang-up call from Walgreens on Union Street. The call was accidental and there was no emergency.
- Responded to the Brandon Medical Center for a patient having a mental health crisis. Middlebury Rescue arrived shortly after and transported the individual to the hospital for treatment.
- Conducted a welfare check on Forest Dale Road. All individuals were okay.
- Vehicle stop on Arnold District Road for driving without license plate(s). Warning issued.
February 20
- Received a report of a larceny from a vehicle on North Street in which money was taken.
- Responded to Mulcahy Drive regarding a concerned neighbor who wanted a welfare check on a child she could hear crying in an apartment. The mother and children were contacted and determined to be fine.
- Conducted a background check for a ride-a-long candidate.
- Responded to a report of a suspicious person on Deer Run Road who was allegedly photographing the complainant’s neighbor’s home. It was discovered that the suspicious person was a realtor and was supposed to be on the property.
- Took fingerprints for employment purposes.
- Responded to a domestic dispute at a residence on Triangle Court regarding custody of a child. The incident was not criminal and the complainant was advised of his options.
February 21
- Responded to a hold-up alarm activation at the Jiffy Mart on Grove Street. It was determined to be a false alarm and there was no emergency.
- Vehicle stop on Grove Street for a cell phone violation. Warning issued.
- Vehicle stop on Park Street for uninspected motor vehicle. Warning issued.
- Vehicle stop on Arnold District Road for speeding. Warning issued.
- Vehicle stop on Arnold District Road for defective equipment. Ticket issued.
- Responded to Center Street for a report of a man who was passed out on the sidewalk and intoxicated. The man was transported to Rutland Regional Medical Center due to complaints of shortness of breath and possible seizures.
- Received a report of a suspicious vehicle driving up and down on Center Street, revving its engine and constantly speeding up. Vehicle was not located.
- Conducted a foot patrol in downtown Brandon on Center Street.
February 22
- Received a Be-On-Lookout alert from the State Police for an erratic operator traveling on Route 7 heading into Brandon. The vehicle was located and stopped. Warning issued for following too closely.
- Responded to a suspicious abandoned vehicle on Old Brandon Road. The vehicle and its operator were located and left the scene without incident.
- Vehicle stop on Franklin Street for speeding. Ticket issued.
- Trespassed three individuals from Union Street Grocery.
- Responded to a 911 hang-up call at the Walgreens on Union Street. No emergency was found and the call was accidental.
- Conducted a patrol at the intersection of Champlain Street and Grove Street.
- Vehicle stop on Grove Street for a stop sign violation. Warning issued.
- Conducted a patrol at the intersection of Franklin Street and Park Street.
- Vehicle stop on Park Street for failure to use turn signal. Warning issued.
- Assisted the Bristol Police Department in serving a citation to a resident of Brandon.
February 23
- Vehicle stop on Conant Square for an equipment violation. Warning issued.
- Responded to an “Urgent Response” Life Alert activation on Supermarket Drive. The individual was found to be okay but indicated that he did not activate his alert button, rather his wife did. The investigating officer responded to the man’s residence and found his wife to be okay.
- Received a report that a red cement mixer was stolen from a property on Forest Dale Road. An investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the police.
- Conducted a patrol on Town Farm Road.
- Responded to a residence on Grove Street for a complaint of loose dogs. The dogs were found to be back inside, and the issue was addressed to the owner.
- Received a complaint regarding a man who had gone into the Jiffy Mart on McConnell Road and threatened someone inside. The suspect was located and placed under arrest for Violation of Conditions of Release, Disorderly Conduct, and Driving with a Criminally Suspended Driver’s License. The suspect was processed and released on a citation to appear before the Rutland Superior Court for arraignment on 5/6/2024 at 10:00 a.m.
- Investigated an assault on a coach and referee that occurred at Otter Valley Union High School during the State Wrestling Finals after one of the wrestlers lost a match. The victims did not wish to pursue charges. The juvenile perpetrator was ejected from the match and removed from the school.
- Vehicle stop on Park Street for a stop sign violation. Warning issued.
- Assisted the Middlebury Police Department in serving a subpoena on a resident of Brandon. The individual was not located.
- Vehicle stop on Arnold District Road for failure to maintain travel lane. Warning issued.
February 24
- Vehicle stop on Forest Dale Road at North Street for a stop sign violation. Warning issued.
- Participated in an event to honor the Otter Valley Union High School varsity boys basketball team for heading to playoffs.
- Observed a driver who was known to have a criminally suspended driver’s license pass a stationary traffic enforcement on Grove Street. The vehicle was stopped, and it was determined that the driver did not have vehicle insurance. The driver was issued a citation to appear before the Rutland Superior Court for arraignment on 6/3/2024.
- Responded to Walgreens for a 911 hang-up. No emergency found.
- Received a complaint of a tractor trailer that was backing up on Pearl Street and may need assistance in turning around. The tractor trailer was gone prior to the officers’ arrival.
- Found a checkbook and McDonald’s card at Champlain Farms. If you are missing a checkbook, please contact the police.
- Conducted a student ride along.
- Conducted traffic enforcement at the intersection of Champlain Street and Grove Street.
- Vehicle stop on Champlain Street at Grove Street for a stop sign violation. Warning issued.
- Vehicle stop on Union Street for failure to display license plates. Warning issued.
- Opened an investigation into an incident in which a man attempted to pass counterfeit currency at the Champlain Farms on Grove Street.
- Vehicle stop on Prospect Street for a motor vehicle violation. No action taken.
- Conducted traffic enforcement at the intersection of Franklin Street and Park Street.
- Vehicle stop on Park Street for a turn signal violation. Warning issued.
- Conducted speed enforcement on Grove Street. One violation was observed and a ticket was issued.
- Received a call regarding a man allegedly showing inappropriate sexual videos of himself to a minor child. The incident occurred outside of Brandon and was referred to the Vermont State Police.
- Vehicle stop on Grove Street for defective equipment. Ticket issued for having an expired driver’s license.
- Vehicle stop on Franklin Street at McConnell Road for failure to maintain travel lane. Warning issued.
- Assisted the Brandon Area Rescue Squad with a medical call. Police intervention was not needed.
- An officer conducting stationary traffic enforcement on Franklin Street had a vehicle pass him at speeds over 100 miles per hour. The officer attempted to pull the vehicle over, but the car accelerated to over 110 miles per hour and began to recklessly pass traffic. The officer lost sight of the car as it entered Pittsford. It was again located near the Brandon/Pittsford town line and another pursuit ensued. The vehicle took off after doing a “J-turn” in front of the cruiser and fled at speeds over 120 miles per hour, passing multiple vehicles at once as it drove through Brandon, nearly causing numerous head-on collisions, and driving on the wrong side of the road into oncoming traffic. Due to the dangerous driving and the danger to the public that a prolonged pursuit may cause, the pursuit was terminated. Further investigation identified the driver. The individual was also a suspect in other criminal activity. An arrest warrant will be sought for the individual for Eluding a Police Officer in a Grossly Negligent Manner, Driving with a Criminally Suspended Drivers’ License, Reckless Endangerment, Excessive Speed, and Grossly Negligent Operation.
February 25
- Received a complaint of a goose and deer carcass that had been left near a fishing access. It was determined that the incident occurred in Sudbury and no response was required by the Brandon Police Department.
- Responded to a single-car crash on Route 7. No one was injured.
- Vehicle stop on Franklin Street. Warning issued.
- Conducted a ride along.
- Conducted a business property watch at the Champlain Farms on Grove Street.
- Vehicle stop on Franklin Street at High Street for a display of plates violation. Ticket issued for having a suspended driver’s license.
- Vehicle stop on Conant Square for defective equipment (taillight). Warning issued.
- Vehicle stop on Franklin Street for failure to display license plates. Warning issued.
- Conducted a second vehicle stop on Franklin Street for failure to display license plates. Warning issued.
- Vehicle stop on Center Street for turning where prohibited. Warning issued.
