Arrest - Arrest on Warrant

Arrest on Warrant

Case Number:  17SF003258 

Investigating Officer:  Prince

Date of Arrest:  April 27, 2017

Defendant:  Michael Chizmar, 34 Springfield, Vermont

On 04/27/2017 at approximately 1930 hours Officers made contact with Chizmar on Morgan Street. Chizmar was arrested for an active warrant without issue. 

Chizmar was transported to the Springfield Police Department for processing. After processing, Michael was lodged at Southern State Correctional Facility in lieu of $2500.00 cash or surety bail.

Arrest - Possession of Heroin - Possession of Bath Salts

Possession of Heroin

Possession of Bath Salts

Case Number:  17SF002870

Investigating Officer:  Neily

Date of Arrest:  April 27, 2017

Defendant:  Angel Hammerle, 30,  Charlestown, NH

Springfield Police were dispatched to 25 Union St. for a report of suspicious activity. Upon investigation Angel Hammerle was cited to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Criminal Division, Windsor Unit to answer to the alleged charges of possession of heroin and possession of bath salts.

Hammerle subsequently failed to appear for arraignment on this date and an active warrant has been issued for her arrest.

Arrest - Violation Conditions of Release

Violation Conditions of Release

Case Number:  17SF002904

Investigating Officer:  Neily

Date of Arrest:   April 15, 2017

Defendant:  Steven Quinlan, 25, Springfield, VT

Springfield Police observed Steven Quinlan walking on Union St. Upon investigation Quinlan was arrested for alleged violation of conditions of release with regards to curfew restrictions.

Quinlan was cited to appear in Windsor County Criminal on June 13, 2017

Prescription Take Back Day

Arrest - Domestic Assault

Domestic Assault

Case Number:  17SF002762

Investigating Officer:  Santagate

Date of Offense:  April 11, 2017

Defendant:  Steven Pariseau, 54, Springfield, Vt

On 4/11/17 officers responded to Missing Link Rd. to investigate the report of an active domestic assault taking place. After an investigation Steven Pariseau was arrested for the alleged offense of Domestic Assault.

Pariseau was arraigned on April 11th in Windsor County Criminal Court on the alleged charge.

Arrest - Retail Theft

Retail Theft

Case Number:  17SF002809

Investigating Officer:  Gilderdale

Date of Arrest:  April 12, 2017

Defendant:  Sarah King, 37, North Springfield, VT

Officers were dispatched to Joe's Discount Beverage for a reported theft of alcohol. Investigation revealed that Sarah King had entered the store and allegedly took a bottle of vodka and allegedly concealed it and left the store allegedly without paying for it.  King was cited into Windsor County Criminal Court on May 23rd to answer to the alleged charge.

Arrest - Criminal DLS

Criminal DLS

Case Number: 17SF003070

Investigating Officer: Prince

Date of Offense: April 21, 2017

Defendant: Jeremy Edwards, 40, Chelsea, Vermont

On 04/21/2017 at approximately 1850 hours Officers observed a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of the old Jasinski's Market on Park St.

Edwards was allegedly the operator of the vehicle. Jeremy was placed under arrest for operating with a criminally suspended driver's license.

Edwards was transported to the Springfield Police Department for processing and was issued a citation to appear for the alleged Criminal DLS in Windsor County Criminal Court on June 16th.

Arrest - Possession of Heroin

Possession of Heroin

Case Number:  17SF003070

Investigating Officer:  Prince

Date of Offense:  April 21, 2017

Defendant:  Drew Hatt, 22, Springfield, Vermont

On 04/21/2017 at approximately 1850 hours Officers observed a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of the old Jasinski's Market on Park St. 

Officers conducted a search of the vehicle and the occupants and Drew Hatt was allegedly found to be in possession of Heroin. Hatt was transported to the Springfield Police Department for processing. Hatt was issued a citation to appear on June 13th in Windsor County Criminal Court for the alleged Possession of Heroin.

Arrest - Disorderly Conduct / Violation Conditions of Release

Disorderly Conduct

Violation of Conditions of Release

Case Number:  17SF003098

Investigating Officer:  Off. Neily

Date of Incident:  April 22, 2017

Defendant:  David Haines, 55, Springfield, VT

Springfield Police were dispatched to Main St. in Springfield, VT for a report of an alleged noise disturbance. Upon investigation David Haines was taken into custody for alleged disorderly conduct and violation of conditions of release.  

Haines was lodged at SSCF in lieu of $1,000 cash or surety bail and was arraigned on April 24th.

Arrest - Petit Larceny

Petit Larceny

Case Number:  17SF003081 

Investigating Officer:  Off. Leonard 

Date of Offense:  April 22, 2017

Defendant:  Joseph L. Robinson, 34, Springfield, VT

Complainant came to Springfield Police reporting someone stole $40.00 from her wallet while at work. Subject works at the Springfield McDonald's. Investigation found that security cameras had captured the event, which occurred the day prior on 04-21-17. Robinson was located on 4-22-17 when he arrived for work at McDonalds. He was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Criminal Division, Windsor Unit on June 13th to answer to the allegation of Petit Larceny.

Arrest - Violation of Conditions

Violation of Conditions 

Case Number:  17SF003160

Investigating Officer:  Sgt. Fitzgibbons

Date of Offense:  April 24, 2017

Defendant:  Stephen Couillard, 30, Cavendish, VT

Probation and Parole called to advised that Couillard, who was under their supervision, was allegedly in violation of his court ordered conditions.  Couillard was cited and processed for the alleged offense and ordered to appear in Windsor County Criminal Court on June 20th.

Arrest - Disorderly Conduct

Disorderly Conduct

Noise in the Nighttime

Case Number:  17SF002931

Investigating Officer:  Sergeant Gregory Jon Molgano

Date of Offense:  April 17, 2017

Defendant: David Haines, 55, Springfield, Vermont

Haines was arrested during the execution of a search warrant on his apartment following repeated allegations that he had been making disorderly outburts over the course of many hours.

Haines was lodged at Southern State Correction Facility in lieu of $500. bail and was arraigned later that day in Windsor County Criminal Court.

Arrest - Petit Larceny

Larceny From a Building

Case Number:  16SF007649

Investigating Officer:  S. Neily

Date of Offense:  April 2, 2017

Defendant:  Nico Spaulding, 35, Chester, VT

Springfield Police were dispatched to Fairground Rd. in N. Springfield, VT for a report of a larceny. Upon investigation Nico Spaulding was cited for alleged attempted Petit Larceny.

Spaulding was cited to appear in Windsor County Criminal Court to answer to the alleged offense on May 16, 2017

Arrest - Possession Stolen Property

Possession of Stolen Property

Case Number:  16SF007708

Investigating Officer:  J. LaFlam

Date of Offense:  April 2, 2017

Defendant:  Nico R. Spaulding, 35, Chester, VT

On April 2"^d Nico Spaulding, 35, of Chester, VT, was cited into the Vermont Superior Court - Windsor Criminal Division for May 30^th.   Spaulding was cited for the offense of Possession of Stolen Property after an investigation by the Springfield Police Department.

Arrest - Fugitive From Justice

Case Number:  17SF003046

Arresting Officer:  Sgt. Belville

Date of Arrest:  April 20, 2017

Defendant:  Glenna Leigh O'Connell, 36, Chester, VT.

On April 20th at approximately 4:06 p.m., Springfield Police located Glenna Leigh O'Connell, who allegedly had an extraditable warrant for her arrest out of the State of Massachusetts. 

O'Connell is allegedly wanted for a probation violation. 

O'Connell was arrested without incident for this offense. O'Connell will appear in the Windsor Superior Court: Criminal Division on 04/21/2017 to answer to this charge. O'Connell was lodged at the Southern State Correctional Facility on $5,000.

Employment Opportunity

The Town of Springfield is seeking to fill a Dispatcher position. This is a Full-Time position with an excellent benefit package. The starting salary is $17.44, per hour, depending upon qualifications. This is a second shift position, 3:00 to 11:00 PM. Training will be provided. Applications and additional information on the position, benefits, and union contract may be picked up at the Springfield Police Station, 201 Clinton Street, or by calling the Department’s Administrative Assistant at 802-885-2113. Applications may also be downloaded at www.springfieldvtpd.org. Applications accepted until May 15, 2017 or until the position is filled. The Town is an equal opportunity employer. 

Public Relations

Yesterday Officer Cory Santagate went to Pine Street Preschool to talk to the class about being a police officer and what his job entails.

He showed them all his tools on his belt, talked about why he uses them, and how he stays safe along with keeping others safe.   He showed the kids his police car and all the amazing things inside.

Arrest - Assault

Simple Assault
Aggravated Disorderly Conduct

Case Number:  17SF002356

Investigating Officer:  Fitzgibbons

Date of Offense:  March 28, 2017

Defendant:  Nicholas Brown, 36, Springfield, VT

On March 28, 2017 a victim called to report an altercation with Brown.  It was alleged that Brown was pushing the victim around and threatening them with bodily harm causing minor injuries.  

Brown was taken into custody and cited to appear in Windsor County Criminal Court on March 29th to answer to the alleged charges.

Arrest - Warrant

Arrest on Warrant

Case Number:  17SF002354

Investigating Officer:  Fitzgibbons

Date of Offense:  March 28, 2017

Defendant:  Melissa Robinson, 35, Springfield, VT

On March 28th, 2017, Melissa Robinson was located walking on Clinton Street.  Robinson had an active arrest warrant and was taken into custody and lodged at SSCF in lieu of $1,000 bail and to serve 18 days on a warrant issued by DOC.

Arrest - Assault

1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault
Carrying a Weapon in a Felony

Case Number:  17SF002298

Investigating Officer:  Neily

Date of Offense:  March 25, 2017

Defendant:  Bridget Ritchie, 42, Springfield, VT

Springfield Police were dispatched to South Street in Springfield, VT for a report of a citizen dispute.  Upon investigation, Bridget Ritchie was taken into custody and for the alleged offenses of 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault and Carrying a Weapon in the Commission of a Felony.

Ritchie was lodged at SSCF in lieu of $5,000 cash o surety and was arraigned on March 27th.

Arrest - Fugitive From Justice

Fugitive From Justice

Case Number:  17SF002669

Investigating Officer:  Neily

Date of Offense:  April 7, 2017

Defendant:  Norman Bevins, 43, Brownsville, VT

Springfield Police conducted a motor vehicle stop for an alleged minor motor vehicle violation.  Upon investigation, Norman Bevins was arrested as an alleged fugitive from justice on warrants issued by the State of NH.

Bevins was lodged at SSCF in lieu of $10,000 bail.

Arrest - Drugs

Possession of Heroin

Case Number:  17SF002725

Investigating Officer:  DeFelice

Date of Offense:  April 9, 2017

Defendant:  Jessica Wood, 40, Springfield, VT

On April 9th, Officers had a casual encounter with Wood on River Street.  Upon investigation, Wood was allegedly found to be in possession of heroin.

Wood was issued a citation to appear in Windsor County Criminal Court on June 20th to answer to the alleged charge.

Arrest - Larceny

Retail Theft

Case Number:  17SF002435

Investigating Officer:  Gilderdale

Date of Offense:  March 30, 2017

Defendant:  Charles Nourse, 39, Springfield, VT

The clerk at the North Springfield Irving advised that Nourse allegedly failed to pay for food items and had then left the store.

Nourse was cited into Windsor County Criminal Court on May 30th to answer to the alleged charge.

Public Request for Information

Dog hit by a car - Request for Information

Case Number: 17SF002176

Investigating Officer: Fitzgibbons

On March 21, 2017, the Springfield Police Department responded to a report of a family dog being injured in the driveway of the home on Fairground Road in Springfield.

The incident happened at about 1:30 PM. It is believed that the dog may have been struck by a car, which then left the area.

It is unknown if this was intentional or accidental, or if the operator of the vehicle was aware of the incident. The dog is currently recovering from severe injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sgt. Fitzgibbons at 802-885-2113.

March 2017 PD Activity

March Crime Mapping

March 2017 Crime Mapping is up and ready for review.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=15bP6jjZOFav1fu5-GCRm0rq1wMM&usp=sharing

Child Fair

An Exciting time was had by all at the 24th Annual Family Festival held at Riverside Middle School earlier today.  

Springfield PD's own Chief Douglas Johnston; LT Mark Fountain; and Detectives Anthony Moriglioni and Shaun Smith were making smiles with give-away treats and picture/
thumbprint IDs.  

Arrest - Drugs

 Possession of Cocaine 
 Possession of Heroin

Case Number 17SF002629

Arresting officer:  Prince

Date of Arrest:  April 6, 2017

Defendant: Yana Belova, 19, Proctorsville, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 04/06/2017 at approximately 1745 hours Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Clinton Street by the Penguin Mart. A search of the vehicle was conducted and the operator, Yana Belova, was allegedly found to be in possession of suspected heroin and cocaine. 

Yana was transported to the Springfield Police Department for processing and was issued a citation for Possession of Cocaine and Possession of Heroin to appear on May 30 at Windsor Count Criminal Court

Juvenile Citation

Simple Assault

Disorderly Conduct

Case Number:  17SF001861

Investigating Officer:  Leonard

Date of Citation:  March 30, 2017

Defendant:  Male Juvenile, 17, Claremont, NH

On March 8, 2017 Springfield High School reported an assault which had just occurred in front the high school. Investigation found that several male youths from the Claremont, NH area had come to Springfield High School. 

One of these youths then confronted and assaulted a Springfield High School student in front of the school. 

As a result of the investigation this youth was issued a juvenile citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Family Division, Windsor Unit to answer to the allegation of Disorderly Conduct (for engaging in violent, tumultuous, fighting behavior) and Simple Assault.

Arrest - Larceny

Petit Larceny

Case Number:  17SF002595

Arresting Officer:  Gilderdale

Date of Arrest:  April 5, 2017

Defendant:  Jeffrey Matteson, 22, Springfield, VT

On March 05, 2017 the Springfield Police received a complaint of a theft of paintings. Investigation revealed where the paintings were located and they were subsequently turned over to the police by the purchaser. Matteson was allegedly identified as the offender and he was cited for allegedly stealing the paintings.  

Matteson will appear on May 30th in Windsor County Criminal Court.

Arrest - Disorderly

Disorderly Conduct

Case Number:  17SF001124

Arresting Officer:  Deslauriers

Date of Arrest: April 2, 2017

Defendant:  Seth Robinson, 35, Springfield
                    Ryan Millard, 39, Springfield

Officers were called to the intersection of Wall Street and Summer Street for a reported dispute involving several individuals. On arrival Officers dispersed the crowd. Two subjects who were still allegedly yelling back and forth at one another were later cited into court for disorderly conduct.

Robinson and Millard were both cited to appear in Windsor County Criminal Court on may 26th to answer to the alleged Disorderly charge.

Arrest - Forgery

Forgery

Uttering forged Document

Theft

Case Number:  17SF001159

Arresting Officer:   Deslauriers

Date of Arrest:  March 27, 2017

Defendant:  Jacob Martinez, 29, Springfield, Vermont

The victim reported that she had been notified by her bank that there were several checks being  cashed against her account. It was determined through video surveillance that Jacob Martinez  was the alleged  offender. Martinez allegedly had written checks to himself and from the victim's  account.  

Martinez was cited to appear in Windsor Criminal Court on May 16th to answer to the alleged  charges.