Arrest - Disorderly Conduct

Case Number:  17SF011268 

Investigating Officer:  Officer Fitzgibbons

Date of Incident:  November 28, 2017

Defendant:  Heather Byrne, 48 Springfield, VT

While in the hallway of the busy Springfield Hospital ER, Byrne became agitated and picked up a cup of coffee and threw it down the hallway, nearly striking the security officer and a Sheriffs Deputy. 

Byrne was cited to appear in Windsor County Criminal Court on January 23, 2018 to answer the the alleged charge.

Arrest - DUI - Drug

Case Number:  17SF009372

Investigating Officer:  Officer Neily

Date of Arrest:  November 22, 2017

Defendant:  Chaz Soboleski, 25, Rockingham, VT

Springfield Police were dispatched to Chester Rd. in Springfield, VT for a report of a vehicle operating erratically. Upon investigation, Chaz Soboleski was cited to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Criminal Division, Windsor Unit on December 9th for alleged DUI - drug.

Arrest - Retail Theft

Case Number:  17SF008662

Investigating Officer:  Officer Neily

Date of Arrest:  November 21, 2017

Defendant:  Ashley Hier, 26, Brattleboro, VT

pringfield Police were dispatched to River St. in Springfield, VT for a report of a shoplifting. Upon investigation, Ashley Hier was cited into Windsor Superior Court-Criminal Division for alleged retail theft.

Hier has been cited to appear in Windsor County Criminal Court on January 2, 2018 to answer to the alleged charge

Arrest - DLS Criminal

Case Number:  17SF011146

Investigating Officer:  Officer Prince

Date of Incident:  November 25, 2017

Defendant:  Tasha Tenney, 32 Springfield, Vermont

On 11/25/2017 at approximately 0306 hours Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the parking lot of the Truck Stop. The operator was alleged to be Tasha Tenney. Tenney was found to be criminally suspended. Tenney was issued a citation for Criminal DLS to appear at a later date.

Arrest - 2nd Degree Agg. Domestic Assault

Incident Number:  17SF011084

Investigating Officer:  Officer Fitzgibbons

Date of Incident:  November 23, 2017

Defendant:  Rodney Gleason, 59, Springfield, VT

Officers were called to a report of a physical altercation at a residence. Probable cause was found to charge Gleason with Domestic Assault. 

A review of his criminal history found prior convictions to make this an enhanced aggravated charge. Gleason was ordered held until sober for the alleged offense and will be arraigned on November 28th.

Arrest - DUI

Case Number:  17SF011045

Investigating Officer:  Officer Prince

Date of Incident:  November 22, 2017

Defendant:  Codi Merlin, 22, Springfield, Vermont

On November 22, 2017 at approximately 10:40 pm Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a motor vehicle violation on Church Street in North Springfield. The operator was alleged to be Codi Merlin. 

Following a brief investigation, Merlin was arrested for alleged DUI and transported to the Springfield Police Department for processing. Merlin was issued a citation  to appear in Windsor County Criminal Court on December 5th to answer to the alleged charge of DUI.

Arrest - Simple Assault & False Information to an Officer

Case Number:  17SF010710

Investigating Officer:    Neily

Date of Offense:  November 13, 2017   

Defendant: Aurora Odell, 25, Woodstock, VT

Springfield Police were dispatched to River St. in N. Springfield, VT for a report of a citizen dispute. Upon investigation, Odell was cited to appear in Windsor County Criminal Court on January 2, 2018 to answer to the alleged charges of Simple Assault & False Information to an Officer.

Arrest - Possession of Heroin

Case Number:  17SF010898

Investigating Officer:  Officer Prince

Date of Offense:  November 18, 2017

Defendant:  Miranda Sevene, 23, Bellows Falls, Vermont

On November 18, 2017 Officers came into contact with Miranda Sevene. During a search of Sevene she was allegedly found to be in possession of Heroin. Sevene was arrested and transported to the Springfield Police Department for processing. 

Sevene was issued a citation to appear in Windsor County Criminal Court to answer to the alleged charge of Possession of Heroin on January 9, 2018.

Arrest - Escape from Supervision

Case Number:  17SF010949 

Investigating Officer:  Sgt. Molgano

Defendant:  Justin Gilliam, 33, Springfield, Vermont

Gilliam allegedly violated his furlough conditions by traveling to the state of New Hampshire.

Gilliam was cited to appear in Windsor County Criminal Court on the alleged charge.  Gilliam was remanded to SSCF by Department of Corrections field supervisors.

Arrest - Possession of Bath Salts & Possession of Heroin

Incident Number:  17SF010898

Investigating Officer:  Officer Prince

Date of Incident:  November 18, 2017

Defendant:  Jesse LaFlam Sr., 45,  Springfield, Vermont

On 11/18/2017 at approximately 0818 hours Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Paddock Road. The operator was alleged to be Jesse LaFlam Sr. A search of Jesse and the vehicle was conducted and Jesse was found to allegedly be in possession of Heroin and Bath Salts. 

LaFlam was arrested and transported to the Springfield Police Department for processing and issued a citation for Possession of Heroin and Possession of Bath Salts to appear on November 20, 2017 in Windsor County Criminal Court. 

LaFlam was then lodged at Southern State Correctional Facility in lieu of $12,000 cash or surety bail.

Arrest - 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault & Disorderly Conduct

Case Number:  17SF010917

Investigating Officer:   Officer Deslauriers

Date of Incident:  November 19, 2017

Defendant:  David Durphey III, 29, Springfield, Vermont

On 11-19-2017 Officers were called to a residence where neighbors could hear a female screaming for someone to help her. On arrival Officers allegedly saw a male subject standing over a female about to strike her. The male subject was taken into custody and transported to the Springfield Police Department. The female was transported to the Springfield Hospital where she was treated for injuries allegedly caused by the defendant. 

The defendant was lodged at Southern State Correctional Facility in lieu of $10,000 cash or surety and arraigned on November 20th in Windsor County Criminal Court.

Arrest - Possession of Marijuana

Case Number:  17SF010931 

Investigating Officer:   Officer Deslauriers

Date of Incident:  November 19, 2017

Defendant:  Brooks Achin, 31, East Hampton, MA

On 11-20-2017 A traffic stop was conduct on a vehicle for an alleged minor traffic violation. 

During the course of the stop the Officer detected the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in locating more than an ounce of marijuana.

The defendant was cited to appear in Windsor County Criminal Court on January 9th, 2018 and released.

Arrest - DLS

Case Number:  17SF010722

Investigating Officer:  Officer Fitzgibbons

Date of Incident:  November 13, 2017

Defendant:  Female Juvenile, 17, Ludlow, VT

A juvenile, known to officers was observed driving on Main Street while I was on foot patrol on 11/13/17. 

She was confirmed to be Criminally Suspended. She was located by Ludlow PD on 11/16/17 and processed and cited to appear in Windsor County Criminal Court on January 9, 2018, for the alleged violation.

Arrest - DUI

Case Number:  17SF010825 

Investigating Officer:  Officer Fitzgibbons

Date of Incident:  November 16, 2017

Defendant:  Sharon Greenia, 22, Swanton, VT

Greenia was stopped for an alleged speeding violation and was found to be under the influence of alcohol. 

Greenia was processed, cited to appear in Windsor County Criminal Court on January 16, 2018 to the alleged charge of DUI, and released

Arrest - Petit Larceny

Case Number:  17SF006959 

Investigating Officer:  Officer DeFelice

Date of Arrest:  November 7, 2017

Defendant:  Britian Stocker, 24, Springfield, VT 05156

On August 3, 2017 at approximately 1840 hours officers of the Springfield Police Department were dispatched to 54 Bridge Street for a report of a stolen gun. 

After investigating the theft, it was found that Britian Stocker had allegedly stolen the gun from 54 Bridge Street in order to allegedly buy drugs. 

On November 7, 2017 Stocker was issued a citation to appear at the Vermont Superior Court, Criminal Division, Windsor Unit on January 9, 2018 at 0800 hours.

Arrest - Outstanding Warrant

Case Number:  17SF010823 

Investigating Officer:  Corporal Gilderdale

Date of Incident:  November 16, 2017

Defendant:  Kody Sanderson, 22, Springfield, VT

Police stopped an allegedly speeding motor vehicle on Charlestown Road by Exit 7. The rear seat passenger allegedly had an outstanding warrant remanding him to the custody of the Department of Corrections.  Sanderson was subsequently lodged at Southern State Correctional Facility on the warrant.

Arrest - Grand Larceny & False Information to Police

Case Number:  17SF009388

Investigating Officer:  Sergeant Molgano

Date of Arrest:  November 14, 2017

Defendant:  Meagan Prue, 26, Bellows Falls

A package reportedly containing four pieces of jewelry was reportedly delivered to the defendant by mistake by UPS on September 29^th, 2017. When police requested the return of the misdelivered package, the defendant allegedly told the officer that she had dropped the package off at the Springfield Post Office. 

Investigation revealed that no postal employees took receipt of said UPS package from the defendant. Upon further investigation, the defendant admitted to having two of the four pieces of jewelry in her possession, and she allegedly acknowledged providing the officer with misleading information because she was scared. The defendant was provided the opportunity to avoid a larceny charge by returning the other two pieces of jewelry; however, she allegedly claimed that she did not possess the two

missing pieces of jewelry. 

One missing piece of jewelry is valued in the hundreds of dollars, and the other missing piece of jewelry is valued in the thousands of dollars. 

Anyone who has information regarding the whereabouts of the missing jewelry is asked to contact Sergeant Gregory Molgano at 802-885-2113.  

Prue was issued a citation to appear in Windsor County Criminal Court on January 9th 2018 to answer to the alleged charges.

Crime Mapping - October 2017

October 2017 Crime Mapping

Arrest - Retail Theft - False Info to an LEO

Incident Number:  17SF008662

Investigating Officer:  Officer Neily

Date of Incident:  November 8, 2017

Defendant:  Brooke Class, 20, Weathersfield, VT

Springfield Police were dispatched to River St. in Springfield, VT for a report of a shoplifting. Upon investigation, Brooke Class was cited into Windsor Superior Court-Criminal Division for alleged retail theft and false information to a law enforcement officer.

Arrest - Unlawful Mischief

Case Number:  17SF009360 

Investigating Officer:  Officer Deslauriers

Date of Incident:  October 2, 2017

Defendant:  Lawrence Daniels, 28, Springfield, Vermont

On 10-2-2017 Officers were called to the Holiday Inn express reference a noise disturbance in one of their rooms. On arrival the occupants were removed from the premises as requested by Hotel staff. The room sustained several hundred dollars in damages which the defendant was alleged to have been responsible for.

Lawrence was issued a citation to appear in Windsor County Criminal Court on January 9th 2018 to answer to the alleged charge.

Arrest - Negligent Operation

Case Number:  17SF010519 

Investigating Officer:  Sgt. Molgano

Date of Incident:  November 8, 2017

Defendant:  Mary Sauve, 36, Bellows Falls, Vermont

On the afternoon of 11/08/17, the Springfield Police Department received reports of an erratic driver who had allegedly crossed the yellow center lines multiple times and almost collided with other vehicles. 

The vehicle in question was subsequently located and stopped. Following a roadside investigation, the operator, Mary Sauve, was issued a citation to appear in Windsor County Criminal Court on January 2nd, 2018 to answer to the alleged charge of Negligent Operation.

Arrest - DLS

Case Number:  17SF010663 

Investigating Officer:  Officer Leonard

Date of Incident:  November 12, 2017

Defendant:  Christopher M. Turco, 32, No. Walpole, NH

Vehicle stopped for defective equipment. Operator identified as Christopher M. Turco. VT DMV indicates that Turco's driving privilege in VT is criminally suspended. Turco arrested on the allegation of Driving after License Suspension. He was released on a citation to appear in Windsor County Criminal Court on January 9th 2018.

Arrest - Fugitive From Justice

Incident Number:  17SF010652 

Investigating Officer:  Officer Deslauriers

Date of Incident:  November 11, 2017

Defendant:  Shalon Barth, 27, Springfield, Vermont

On 11-11-2017 probation and parole contacted the Springfield Police Department reference one of their clients who allegedly had an active arrest warrant in the State of New Hampshire. The client identified as Shalon Barth was taken into custody at the Springfield Probation and Parole office with out incident and subsequently lodged at Southern State Correctional Facility in lieu of $5000 bail.

Arrest - DUI - DLS

Case Number:  17SF010496

Investigating Officer:  Officer Prince

Date of Incident:  November 7, 2017

Defendant:  Tammy Sears, 44, Bellows Falls, Vermont

On 11/07/2017 at approximately 2119 hours Officers conducted a traffic stop in the parking lot of the Edgar May building. The operator of the vehicle allegedly attempted to switch seats with the passenger. The operator was identified as Tammy Sears. Sears was arrested for DUI and Criminal DLS and transported to the Springfield Police Department for processing. 

Sears was issued citations for DUI and Criminal DLS  and ordered to appear in Windsor County Criminal Court on November 28th to answer to the alleged charges.

Arrest - DUI

Case Number:  17SF010572

Investigating Officer:  Officer Fitzgibbons

Date of Incident:  November 9, 2017

Defendant:  Lee M. Smith, 69, Suffield, CT

On November 9, 2017 a BOL was issued for an alleged erratic operator on Interstate 91 Northbound. While checking the area of Exit 7, a vehicle matching the description was located getting onto Interstate 91 Southbound. 

The vehicle was allegedly crossing out of the travel lane, at one point traveling down the breakdown lane of the interstate. The operator showed indicators of being impaired and was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI. Smith was processed, Cited into Windsor County Criminal Court for November 28th  and released to a family member. 

Springfield PD was assisted by the Vermont State Police and a Vermont State Game Warden.

Arrest - DUI

Case Number:  17SF010613

Investigating Officer:  Sgt. Moriglioni

Date of Incident:  November 10, 2017

Defendant: Donald Whitney, 95, Springfield, VT

On the evening of November 10, 2017 a witness alleged that a vehicle had driven over a curb and nearly hit a guard rail and then pulled into a garage. Officers responded to the residence in question and after investigating determined who the operator was. 

The subject was taken into custody and issued a citation for Windsor County Criminal Court on November 28th for allegedly being impaired while driving.

Arrest - Possession of Heroin

Case Number:  17SF010656 

Investigating Officer:  Sgt Moriglioni

Date of Incident:  November 11, 2017

Defendant:  Christine Carvage, 51, Springfield, VT

On the evening of November 11, 2017 It is alleged that an encounter ensued between Christine Carvage and Acting Sergeant Moriglioni when Carvage was allegedly leaving a known drug house. 

Carvage was arrested for allegedly having a misdemeanor amount of heroin on her person and cited to appear in Windsor County Criminal Court on January 9, 2018.

Arrest - Possession of Heroin, Cocaine, Bath Salts, and Narcotic

Case Number:  17SF009793

Investigating Officer:  Fitzgibbons

Date of Incident:  November 6, 2017

Defendant:  Thomas A. Chase II, 45, Chester, Vermont

On October 17, 2017 a motor vehicle stop was conducted for several motor vehicle violations. The vehicle was seized pending the application of a search warrant for suspicion of drug activity. Upon executing the warrant, a felony amount of heroin as well as misdemeanor amounts of cocaine, bath salts, and prescription narcotic pills were seized. 

Thomas Chase was later charged for the alleged possession and cited into Windsor County Criminal Court to appear on January 9, 2018.

Arrest - DLS

Case Number:  17SF010136

Investigating Officer:  Detective Smith

Date of Incident:  October 27, 2017

Defendant:  Keith Destromp, 42 Springfield, Vermont

 On 10/27/2017 Keith Destromp was issued a citation to appear in Windsor County Criminal Court on December 19th for allegedly operating a motor vehicle with a criminally suspended license. 

Arrest - DUI

Case Number:  17SF010279 

Investigating Officer:  Officer Fitzgibbons

Date of Incident:  November 1, 2017

Defendant:  Willliam P Ladue, 64, Vergennes, VT

Officers stopped to check on a disabled vehicle in the roadway and found that the operator was allegedly under the influence of alcohol.

Ladue was cited to appear in Windsor County Criminal Court on November 21st to answer to the alleged charge.