August 18

10:54 a.m. - Phone Problem /Harassment - the CW called and reported harassing phone calls from the same people on a regular basis, even after he has told the folks the subject they are looking for does not live at that phone number.

10:55 a.m. - MV Complaint - Police took multiple complaints concerning a vehicle cross ways to traffic in the east bound lane of Vt Rt 64 in Northfield. Police responded and the vehicle was gone upon arrival.

2:36 p.m. - Traffic Hazard - A vehicle was located parked on the village square that was leaking gas. The blue Ford truck owner was contacted and a message was left for him to contact the police department as soon as possible. The Northfield Fire Chief was also consulted and it was determined that the truck would be watched and if deemed a hazard, then towed. The truck was removed by the owner.

4:21 p.m. - Suspicious Person/ Circumstance – An officer responded to a report of a suspicious person at a residence. Caller called back and advised that everything was OK and that the subject was OK.

4:48 p.m. - Suspicious Person/ Circumstance - Officers responded to this residence described as being unoccupied for a report of a male subject sneaking around. Responded, subject was gone upon arrival, building appeared secure.

August 19

12:29 p.m. - Accident PD - An operator of a vehicle reported that a "long boarder" had hit the rear of her car at or near the intersection of Union and Cross Street. The rider on the board was identified and described as not being injured. The damage to the vehicle was a rear antenna bent over and a dent in

the vehicle.

3:22 p.m. - Phone Problem /Harassment – An officer received a report of threatening phone calls. Under investigation.

3:35 p.m. - Suspicious Person/ Circumstance - An employee of one of the stores on the Depot Square brought a set of keys that had been turned into their office during the day. The keys are at the Police Department and can be claimed with proper ID.

9:49 p.m. - Agency Assistance - Officers were called to assist the Berlin Police Department on Glinnis Road with a trespassing complaint. Officers assisted until another Berlin unit could come to the scene.

10:17 p.m. - Suspicious Person/ Circumstance – An officer received a complaint of two youths hanging out and checking out a truck down in the Falls. I responded after I completed processing my DUI and did not locate anyone in the area. The complainant advised that when she approached them, they took off on foot towards the baseball fields. I searched the area but no kids or anyone else was spotted. No further action taken.

August 20

1:21 a.m. - Noise Disturbance - An officer responded to Turkey Hill road for a report of a noise disturbance. The complainant advised of loud music and voices. I located the residence and found that there was several individuals out enjoying a bon fire and having a few beers. I asked them if they could turn the music down and they advised that they were going to bed and that it would not be a problem. no further action taken.

1:25 a.m. - Suspicious Person/ Circumstance - While I was responding to a noise complaint, I received a complaint of someone banging on the windows on North Main Street. I was going by at the time of the call so I slowed down and lit the area up with alley lights and spot lights but did not see anyone at or near the residence. After I completed the noise complaint call I went back and again looked in the area but saw no one.

10:50 a.m. - Traffic Hazard - An officer provided traffic control at the traffic light at the corner of North Main Street and Vine Street during a funeral procession.

11:29 a.m. - Citizen Assist - An officer received a request for information and assistance on how to proceed with a civil case. The individual was referred to the Washington County family Court.

8:47 p.m. - Suspicious Person/ Circumstance - Officers were dispatched to a residence on South Main Street for a report of a male yelling and threatening people. On arrival, the male had left, but three different witnesses described the same situation to officers. Written statements were obtained, and officers attempted to speak with the offender, but he would not listen. The male was served a no trespass notice, and told not to go back on the property.

9:39 p.m. - Agency Assistance - An officer was requested to respond with Northfield Ambulance to Hill Street to assist with gaining entry into the residence to help the resident on the floor. 911 was notified by the daughter that her mother had fallen and could not get up. All the doors were locked and police had to kick in the back door after several attempts to jimmy the lock. The resident was not injured and was not transported to the hospital.

August 21

1:26 p.m. - Phone Problem /Harassment - An officer received a report of a phone problem. The complainant explained that they were being harassed and threatened by a third party. Statements were taken. Under investigation.

3:08 p.m. - Theft - An officer met with a complainant at the police department. He reported that during a lawn sale at his property he had a ladies golf bag taken without payment. He would appreciate the return of the bag or payment of the $135 value of the bag. Anyone with any information please contact the Northfield Police Department.

4:04 p.m. - Citizen Dispute - An officer was requested by a citizen to meet with her and her son. The male was having difficulties and the officer assisted him with getting help.

7:13 p.m. - MV Complaint - An officer received an anonymous tip of a suspended operator. The officer confirmed the information and located the described vehicle. The operator received two Vermont Civil Violation Complaints for Driving while suspended, fourth offense and no insurance.

9:07 p.m. - DLS - Police arrested Morgan Somers, age 23, of West Brookfield for driving while his license was suspended. Somers was stopped for a minor motor vehicle infraction. After stopping the vehicle, Somers admitted to officers that he did not have a license.

9:08 p.m. - Suspicious Person/ Circumstance - Officers received a report of a "missing" vehicle from Northfield Falls. Officers determined that the complainant's granddaughter had the vehicle. The granddaughter had permission to use the vehicle and called the complainant to let her know where the vehicle was.

9:23 p.m. - Suspicious Person/ Circumstance - Police received a report of shots being fired in the area of Stony Brook Road and Adams Road. The complainant advised that he thought the shooting was coming from the property just down the road from their firing range. I drove in and then hiked to the camp but I found that no one was at the camp and there was no fresh tire tracks. The complainant was given the information. Nothing further.

11:06 p.m. - Citizen Dispute - An officer responded to Pleasant Street for a report of some sort of family disturbance. The neighbor that called stated that he could hear the fighting and yelling. When the officer arrived he was observed several adults that were intoxicated. One female was assisted by the officers to another residence at her request. The officer made arrangements to meet with her when she was sober. Under investigation.

August 22

3:09 p.m. - DLS - An officer stopped a vehicle that was following too close to another vehicle on VT RT 64. Ronald D. Lipsey 53, of hyde Park, Vermont was arrested for Driving with a license under criminal suspension for a previous DUI. He was processed and released on a citation to appear in Washington District Court on October 7, 2010. He also received a traffic violation ticket for following too close.

3:09 p.m. - Wanted Person - An officer stopped a vehicle that was following too close to another vehicle on VT RT 64. Gwyndolyn Lipsey 51, of hyde Park, Vermont was arrested on a warrant from Delaware County, PA for Fugitive from Justice. She was processed and released on a citation to appear in Washington District Court on August 24, 2010.

5:20 p.m. - Custodial Dispute - The department was contacted by a parent that is having difficulty with custody issues. Her child is not available or ready for scheduled visits. Under investigation.

8:22 p.m. - Citizen Assist - Officers were contacted about a missing juvenile last seen in Northfield. Officers searched the area, talking to several area youth and the juvenile was located. The juvenile was returned to his parents.

August 23

3:09 p.m. - Theft - The department received a report of a theft. Under investigation.

August 24

10:01 a.m. - Animal Problem

- The department was called by a passerby regarding cruelty to animals. While driving down Pearl Street the caller had observed someone walking a black dog. The caller had seen the dog pulled by the leash so that its feet had left the ground. The officer patrolled the area but did not locate the dog walker nor dog.

11:36 a.m. - Agency Assistance - The Washington County Family Court of Fort Edward, NY contacted the department requesting a service of a notice of hearing. The defendant was located and the notice was served. Service returned to Washington County Family Court, NY.

Noon - Agency Assistance - A mother came to the department for assistance. Her son was at her residence in Berlin and was out of control. The officer contacted Berlin Pd to respond to the residence while the officer retrieved a statement from the complainant. All information forwarded to Berlin PD.

4:06 p.m. - Citizen Dispute - A citizen came to the police department to speak with an officer. He advised that his relationship had just ended last month with a female, but now she was leaving him voice messages. The complainant requested the officer to call her and advise her to stop calling. Officer did as requested.

6:35 p.m. - Found Property - A bicycle was brought to the police department. With proper identification the owner can retrieve the bike.