WALDEN – On March 23, at 4:54 a.m., troopers responded to a report of a male slumped over the steering wheel of his vehicle on Vermont Route 15 in the town of Walden. It was subsequently learned the operator, Jonathan Plante of Morrisvile, was under the influence of alcohol. Plante was taken into custody for processing and released on citation.
CALAIS – On March 25 at 3:57 p.m., troopers received a report of a violation of conditions of release at a residence on Random Road. Investigation revealed Carol Robinson of Calais committed the offense of Violation of Conditions of Release. Robinson was subsequently issued a citation to appear at the Vermont Superior Court, Washington Criminal Division on March 26, at 12:30 p.m., to answer the above charge.
LYNDON – On March 28 around 2:00 a.m., troopers with the St. Johnsbury barracks were on routine patrol in the town of Lyndon, then observing a moving violation and conducted a motor vehicle stop. Troopers identified the operator as August Hatch of Wolcott. While speaking with Hatch, several indications of impairment were detected. Hatch was arrested without incident and transported to the Saint Johnsbury Barracks for processing. He was later issued a citation to appear in Caledonia Superior Court, Criminal Division and released.
STANNARD – On March 29 at 7:39 p.m., Vermont State troopers were dispatched to an address in Stannard to assist medical emergency personnel after a male on scene, later identified as Leonidas Tardif of Stannard, became irate on the phone prior to EMS arrival. While enroute, Tardif made numerous statements about having firearms and “taking out” state troopers upon their arrival.
Troopers arrived and safely secured a victim that was inside the residence. Tardif exited the residence, was given numerous commands to comply with troopers and failed to comply. He was taken into custody after a brief altercation. He was transported to the Vermont State Police Barracks for processing. He was issued a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court – Criminal Division, on March 30 at 12:30 a.m., and was held without bail at Northeastern Correctional Complex.
