HARDWICK – On June 15, at 7:28 A.M., Hardwick Police, Hardwick Fire and Hardwick Rescue responded to 364 South Main Street in Hardwick for the report of a vehicle into the building with possible entrapment. Upon arrival entrapment was ruled out after it was determined the individual who was possibly[Read More…]
Police Reports
DUI, suspended license
HARDWICK – On June 6, Hardwick Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a 2012 Subaru Outback for a motor vehicle violation. The operator, Malcom Manning of Wolcott was found to be under the influence of alcohol. Manning was also found to be criminally operating with a suspended license. Manning[Read More…]
Trespassing
BARTON – On May 6, at approximately 2:08 p.m.,, Orleans County Sheriff’s Department Dispatch received a call from the Circle K Gas Station in Barton, regarding Karin Musso of Albany trespassing on the property. Deputy Battista arrived on scene and after investigation it was found that Musso was trespassing. Deputy[Read More…]
Montpelier man found in possession of brass knuckles
CALAIS – On June 5, at 4:48 p.m., Deputy Wells, while working a contracted town of Calais patrol, stopped a vehicle on West County Road at Maple Corners Community Center after observing the vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on County Road. Deputy Wells observed and locked the vehicle[Read More…]
Fender-bender with building, no injuries
HARDWICK – On April 29, at 4:34 p.m., Hardwick Police were dispatched to a one-car crash at the Buffalo Mountain Co-Op Building, at 75 Mill St. Upon arrival there was a vehicle that hit the side of the building. The operator, Robert Bigelow, was operating a 1999 Chrysler Sebring. Bigelow[Read More…]
Active warrants, DUI, horse collision
MORRISVILLE – On June 2, at 8:08 a.m., Copley Hospital notified the Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department that they were about to medically clear Arthur Smith of Cabot. Smith was known to local area law enforcement to have active in-state warrants for failure to appear. Troopers responded to the hospital and identified[Read More…]
Ex-deputy faces obstruction charge
HYDE PARK – A former Lamoille County deputy sheriff who was accused of improperly questioning a murder suspect while transporting him to trial has been indicted on three felony charges. Christopher Turner, 43, of Johnson, pleaded not guilty Wednesday in Lamoille County Superior criminal court in Hyde Park to two[Read More…]
Domestic Assault
CRAFTSBURY – On April 22 at approximately 7:39 p.m., the Vermont State Police received a report of a domestic assault that occurred at a residence on South Albany Road in the Town of Craftsbury. After further investigation, troopers determined Vidal Ruiz and Delgadina Ruiz-Lopez had physically harmed a household member. Vidal[Read More…]
Unlawful mischief, retail theft
BERLIN – On May, 22, at approximately 10:58 a.m., officers of the Berlin Police Department responded to 672 U.S Route 302, Rowell Plumbing and Heating for a vehicle being vandalized. A vehicle had been spray painted with the word “SLUT” on all four sides. Stephen Maturo of Calais was issued[Read More…]
Ex-sheriff’s department deputy accused of making “trading cards” of suspects
MORRISVILLE – A former Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department deputy is facing disciplinary proceedings over allegations that he created “trading cards” of people who had been arrested, using booking photos and other law enforcement images while employed by the agency. The Vermont Criminal Justice Council earlier this month posted a notice on[Read More…]
Single vehicle crash
CRAFTSBURY – On May 31, the Vermont State Police responded to the report of a single vehicle crash on Wildbranch Road in the town of Craftsbury. Upon arrival, the operator was identified as Tyler Friend of Wolcott. Friend displayed indicators of impairment and was processed for DUI at Copley Hospital[Read More…]
Car crash
PLAINFIELD — On May 22, at approximately 7:51 a.m., troopers from the Vermont State Police Berlin Barracks were notified of a two-vehicle crash on High Street, near Towne Avenue, in Plainfield. Through investigation it was determined that Operator No. 1 was identified as Andrew Buckley of Cabot. Operator No. 2[Read More…]
