Northfield Police Report

March 3

3:35 p.m. - Citizen Dispute - Two Northfield residents who share an apartment with another came to the office for advice on how to deal with the other tenant who is family and who has not paid the agreed upon monthly rent. The tenant is planning on moving out today and they fear that there may be some problems. Advised them to contact the police at the first sign of trouble.

6:07 p.m. - Noise Disturbance - Police responded to 239 Central Street for a report of a barking dog. The complainant advised that when the tenet's dog who lives in an adjoining apartment barks all night and all day. The complainant advised that the walls are paper thin and all noises are heard easily. Police responded and did not hear the dog continuously bark. Police spoke with the owners of the dog and they advised that it does not bark all day.

March 4

8:53 a.m. - Citizen Dispute - Police took a complaint in reference to a property dispute involving a cell phone. The parties involved were contacted and asked to return the phone or face criminal charges. The cell phone was returned to the police by a third party.

March 5

8:24 a.m. - Family Fight/Domestic - Police responded to a reported domestic disturbance in the village. A former domestic partner had been assaulted because she did not want him in her apartment who had arrived to pick up his belongings. There were no injuries except for pain the victim felt as she was thrown onto the floor. The apartment was ransacked. Subject involved is on probation and charges will be filed in district court in this matter.

11:02 a.m. - Animal Problem - A local animal control officer advised that a red Irish Setter had been brought to the kennel for safe keeping. If anyone is missing their pet please contact the police department.

4:12 p.m. - Parking Problem - Police were advised of a perceived parking problem at the intersection of Washington Street and Central Street. police responded to the area and evaluated the situation and determined that many cars were parked near the intersection but none were creating a traffic problem. It did require anyone headed out of the area to be super cautious when they entered the intersection. There were no problems nor other complaints.

4:44 p.m. - Threatening - Police spoke with a resident who was having problems with a neighbor. The complainant had received a phone call from another neighbors who had threatened the complaintant with some property

damage. The officer spoke with all the parties involved and was able to defuse the tension between the neighbors. There were no further problems or complaints.

7:03 p.m. - Suspicious Person/ Circumstance - Police were dispatched to the area of Water Street for a report of a noise that sounded like gunshots or fireworks. The officer checked the area but no noise was heard by the officer.

11:13 p.m. - Assault - Mark Bradley age 24 of Winchendon MA, was cited into court for two counts of simple assault. Officers were summoned to the Crawford Hall dorm on Friday night for the report of an assault. Two residence hall advisors advised Mr. Bradley had assaulted them when they confronted him about a campus alcohol violation. Mr. Bradley was issued a citation to appear in Washington District Court on April 15, 2010 for the charges.

March 6

12:06 p.m. - Animal Problem - Police were notified of an animal problem on Wall Street. Police were told that a black Labrador was running loose in the neighborhood. Police responded and located the owners of the dog. The owner was warned about the dog running loose, and retrieved the dog.

4:49 p.m. - Agency Assistance - Police assisted the Vermont Dept. of Corrections Field Supervision Unit at the Police Department on Wall Street. Police stood-by with FSU while a subject who was on probation was interviewed about his involvement in an incident, and subsequently taken into custody for a probation violation.

10:43 p.m. - MV Complaint - Police received a complainant of vehicles blocking Davis Ave. Police responded to Davis Ave and when Police turned off of North Main Street onto Davis Ave, Police almost hit a parked vehicle in the middle of the road blocking the intersection. Police ticketed and towed the vehicle due to it being a traffic hazard. North Main Service towed the vehicle.

March 7

1:05 p.m. - Agency Assistance - Police responded to Norwich University to assist Security Officials in removing an individual who was no longer wanted on campus. The individual was issued a trespass notice and was required to vacate the premises. Upon arrival, it was found that he had not left as required by the notice. Police and Security Officials stood by while the individual departed the campus.

6:22 p.m. - Traffic Hazard - Police responded to Lovers Lane and Rt 12 A for a report of a disabled vehicle. The operator of the vehicle advised that while driving on Lovers Lane, a tire rod on her vehicle broke. She advised the

poor condition of the road caused her vehicle to become disabled. The officer provided traffic control until the vehicle could be towed away.

March 8

10:20 a.m. - Agency Assistance - Police assisted the Berlin Police Department in locating a vehicle on I-89S. Berlin Police clocked a vehicle traveling 103 MPH, but were unable to turn around and stop the vehicle. Northfield Police were at Exit 5, and subsequently located the vehicle and clocked it at 83 MPH. The operator was issued a ticket for the violation.

1 p.m. - Suspicious Person/Circumstance - Police received a report of a suspicious circumstance on Slaughterhouse Road. Police were told that a young man had come to the complainants front door looking for an individual who did not reside there. The male was reportedly suspicious in his actions and behaviors, which caused concern for the complainant. The male left the area in truck with muddy plates. No contact with the male was made.

1:12 p.m. - Accident PD - Police responded to Depot Square for a report of a one car collision. Upon arrival, it was found that the vehicle had left the travel portion of the highway and struck a road sign. Furthermore, the vehicle leaked a significant portion of gasoline into the roadway. The Northfield Fire Department also responded and they assisted with the clean up of the fuel. A crash report was completed for the operator.

1:51 p.m. - Suspicious Person/ Circumstance - Police received a report of a suspicious circumstance on Cross Street. Police spoke with the complainant who advised of a suspicious phone call. At the time there will be no action taken, as there is no clear criminal violation taking place.

5:41 p.m. - MV Complaint - An officer responded to the Grand Union parking lot for the report of a hit and run accident. Upon arrival the officer completed a State of Vermont Uniform Crash report. The officer also photographed the damage to the victim's vehicle. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to call the Northfield Police.

9:57 p.m. - DLS - Stephanie Clark, of Northfield was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while her license was criminally suspended. An officer on patrol stopped Ms. Clark Upon checking the status of Ms. Clark's license, her privilege to operate had been suspended. Ms. Clark was subsequently taken into custody and processed at the Northfield Police Station. Ms. Clark was released with a citation

March 9

2:16 p.m. - Animal Problem - A concerned citizen called to report two cattle walking along Cox Brook Road, potentially impeding traffic. Upon the officer's arrival there were no cattle located along the roadway.

4:49 p.m. - Citizen Dispute - Police responded to a complaint concerning a neighbor who was having a parking problem with the other neighbor. Police responded and spoke to all the parties involved and advised the complainant that he must deal with his landlord concerning parking problems where he lives and not to handle them himself. No further problems.