Officer Lord William Singleton Graduation

The Springfield Police Department proudly announces the graduation of Lord William Singleton from the 105th Basic Training Class of the Vermont Police Academy located in Pittsford, VT.

Following graduation Officer Singleton will begin a 9 week Field Training course with the department where he will apply his training from the academy under the guidance of an FTO (Field Training Officer) who is an experienced or senior member of the department.

Please join us as we wish Officer Singleton much success as he continues on his path here at the Springfield Police Department!!!

Arrest - False Information to a Police Officer

Offenses: False Information to Police

Incident Number: 18SF004382

Investigating Officer: Fitzgibbons

Date/Time of Incident/Arrest: 5/10/18 @ about 0600

Defendant: William "Wild Bill" Dalling, 60, Charlestown, NH

Summary of Incident: On May 10, 2018, Dalling allegedly spoke with police regarding an investigation into a wanted person. It was later determined that Dalling had provided false information at that time.

Dalling was cited to appear in Windsor Country Criminal Court on 7/17/18 to answer to the alleged charge(s).

Arrest - DUI

Offenses: Driving Under Influence Incident Number: 18SF004686 Investigating Officer: Molgano

Date/Time of Incident/Arrest: 05/20/18 - 1805

Defendant: Hunter S. Bowen, 22, East Dorset, Vermont

Summary of Incident:

On the evening of 05/20/18, Springfield Police responded to Commonwealth Avenue to assist the Springfield Fire Department with an unresponsive subject. 

Hunter Bowen was reportedly found in the driver's seat of his parked vehicle evidencing signs of alcohol consumption. Bowen was transported to Springfield Hospital to be treated for injuries allegedly sustained in an unrelated assault. 

Upon his discharge from the hospital, he was taken into custody and processed for suspicion of DUI. Bowen was cited to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windsor Unit, Criminal Division, on 5/29/18.

Arrest - Petit Larceny

Offenses:   Petit Larceny

Incident Number:   18SF004552

Investigating Officer:  Leonard

Date/Time of Incident/Arrest:  May 15, 2018 at 2250 hrs

Defendant:  Dwight D. Bundy, 34 years of age, Springfield resident

Summary of Incident:

Employee of Hillside Auto called to report a subject had just allegedly stole inspection stickers from the windshield of several vehicles parked at Hillside Auto located on Paddock Road, Springfield. 

Description of the suspect was obtained from the employee. Information was later provided indicating that Dwight Bundy had involvement in the alleged theft. 

Bundy was located later in the night and was issued a citation to appear in court to answer to the allegation of Petit Larceny.

Arrest - DUI #2

Offenses: DUI #2

Incident Number: 18SF004566

Investigating Officer: Fitzgibbons

Date/Time of Incident/Arrest: 5/16/18 @ 1458

Defendant: Craig S. Bates, 41, Essex Jct. Vermont

Summary of Incident: A BOL was issued for a vehicle that was seen with the operator allegedly drinking beer and smelling of alcohol. The vehicle was reportedly southbound on the interstate from the Hartland Rest Area. The vehicle was located and was allegedly failing to maintain lane position. The operator showed signs of impairment and was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI. The operator has a prior conviction for DUI in 2017.

Bates was cited to appear in Windsor Country Criminal Court on 5/29/18 to answer to the alleged charge(s).

Arrest - Violation of Conditions of Release x2

Offenses: VCOR x 2

Incident Number: 18SF004625

Investigating Officer: Gilderdale

Date/Time of Incident/Arrest: 05-18-18 / 1112 

Defendant: Christopher Merritt / 35 / Springfield, VT

Summary of Incident: Springfield Police were notified that Christopher Merritt was on Conditions of Release and was allegedly violating those conditions by breaking an alleged 24 hour curfew. A check of court paperwork found that there was a 24 hour curfew imposed on Merritt. Merritt was found on Main Street and arrested for allegedly violating his conditions.

Christopher Merritt was cited to appear in Windsor County Criminal Court on May 21, 2018 to answer to the alleged charge of Violation of Conditions of Release x 2. Christopher Merritt was subsequently lodged at Southern State Correctional Facility in lieu of $15,000.00 cash or surety bail.

Arrest - Possession of Heroin and DLS

Offenses: 1) DLS Criminal 

                2) Poss. of Heroin 

Incident Number: 18SF004666

Investigating Officer: Gilderdale

Date/Time of Incident/Arrest: 05-19-18 / 1615 Defendant: Shad Wright / 31 / Ascutney, Vermont

Summary of Incident: Officer responded to the Springfield Plaza to assist the Springfield Ambulance with a breathing but unresponsive male in a motor vehicle. Upon arrival, officer's allegedly found heroin and prescription pill in Wright's possession. Wright allegedly did not have a valid prescription for the medication. A check of Wright's motor vehicle history found he was allegedly criminally suspended in the State of Vermont.

Shad Wright was cited to appear in Windsor County Criminal Court on July 17, 2018 to answer to the alleged charges of DLS Criminal and Possession of Heroin.

Arrest - Arrest on Warrant

Offenses: Arrest on Warrant

Incident Number: 18SF004437

Investigating Officer: Prince

Date/Time of Incident/Arrest: 05/11/2018 @ 2004 hours 

Defendant:  Scott Sargent, 33, Windsor VT Summary of Incident:

On 05/11/2018 Officers made contact with Scott Sargent who had two active arrest warrants. Scott was arrested without issue and transported to the Springfield Police Department for processing. After processing Scott was lodged at Southern State Correctional Facility.

Arrest - Arrest on Warrant

Offenses: Wanted Person

Incident Number: 18SF004427

Investigating Officer: Fitzgibbons

Date/Time of Incident/Arrest: 5/11/18

Defendant: Lawrence Daniels, 28, Springfield, Vermont

Summary of Incident: 

Daniels was allegedly wanted for failing to appear back in January. He was observed outside of a residence on Stanley Road.

Daniels was cited to appear in Windsor Country Criminal Court on 5/14/18 to answer to the alleged charge(s) and subsequently lodged at Southern State Correctional Facility in lieu of $1500 cash or surety bail.

Arrest - Arrest on Warrant

Offenses: Wanted Person

Incident Number: 18SF004359

Investigating Officer: Fitzgibbons

Date/Time of Incident/Arrest: 5/9/18 @ 1149

Defendant: Douglas Sargent, 49, Springfield, Vermont

Summary of Incident: Sargent was allegedly wanted for escaping from furlough. He was located in a vehicle on a motor vehicle stop. He allegedly was in possession of some powdered substances that are suspicious of being regulated drugs. They will be sent to the Vermont Forensic Laboratory for evaluation.

Sargent was cited to appear in Windsor Country Criminal Court on 5/10/18 to answer to the alleged charge(s) and subsequently lodged at Southern State Correctional Facility in lieu of $10000 cash or surety bail.

Arrest - Possession of Heroin

Offenses: Possession of Heroin

Incident Number: 18SF004265

Investigating Officer: Prince

Date/Time of Incident/Arrest: 05/06/2018 @ 1952 hours

Defendant:  Jeremy Clark, 29, Springfield VT 

Summary of Incident:

On 05/06/2018 Officers were dispatched to the Park & Ride located on Missing Link Road for a report of a possible drug deal. Upon arrival Officers made contact with Jeremy Clark who was allegedly the operator of a vehicle parked in the lot. A search of the occupants and the vehicle was conducted. Jeremy was found to be in possession of suspected heroin. Jeremy was issued a citation for Possession of Heroin to appear at a later date.

Jeremy was cited to appear in Windsor Country Criminal Court on July 10th, 2018 to answer to the alleged charge of Possession of Heroin.

Arrest - Possession of Heroin

Offenses: Possession of Heroin

Incident Number: 18 SF004265

Investigating Officer: Prince

Date/Time of Incident/Arrest: 05/06/2018 @ 1952 hours

Defendant: Kerri Yagoob, 28, Springfield VT 

Summary of Incident:

On 05/06/2018 Officers were dispatched to the Park & Ride located on Missing Link Road for a report of a possible drug deal. Upon arrival Officers made contact with Kerri Yagoob who was allegedly the passenger in a vehicle parked in the lot. A search of the occupants and the vehicle was conducted. Kerri was found to be in possession of suspected heroin. Kerri was issued a citation for Possession of Heroin to appear at a later date.

Kerri was cited to appear in Windsor Country Criminal Court on July 10th, 2018 to answer to the alleged charge of Possession of Heroin.

Arrest - Possession of Heroin

Offenses: Possession of Heroin

Incident Number: 18SF004218

Investigating Officer: Prince

Date/Time of Incident/Arrest: 05/05/2018 @ 0126 hours 

Defendant: Shaun Johnson, 50, Windsor VT 

Summary of Incident:

On 05/05/2018 Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the parking lot of the Truck Stop. Shaun Johnson was allegedly a passenger in the vehicle. A search of Shaun was conducted and he was found to be in possession of suspected heroin. Shaun was arrested and transported to the Springfield Police Department for processing. Shaun was issued a citation for Possession of Heroin to appear at a later date.

Shaun was cited to appear in Windsor Country Criminal Court on July 10th, 2018 to answer to the alleged charge of Possession of Heroin.

Arrest - DUI and Excessive Speed

Offenses: DUI/ Excessive Speed

Incident Number: 18SF004218

Investigating Officer: Neily/Prince

Date/Time of Incident/Arrest: 05-05-2018 at 0126 hours

Defendant:  Ray Charles Smith, 38, Bloomfield, CT

Summary of Incident: Springfield Police conducted a motor vehicle stop for an alledged motor vehicle violation. Upon investigation Ray Charles Smith was taken into custody for alleged DUI and Excessive Speed.

Smith was cited to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Criminal Division, Windsor Unit on May 22, 2018 @ 0800 hours to answer to the alleged charges.

Arrest - Criminal DLS

Offenses: Criminal DLS

Incident Number: 18SF004206

Investigating Officer: Prince

Date/Time of Incident/Arrest: 05/04/2018 @ 1837 hours

Defendant:  Bryan Bailey-Clark, 28, Mt Holly VT 

Summary of Incident:

On 05/04/2018 Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on South Street. Bryan Bailey-Clark was allegedly the operator of the vehicle. Bryan is Criminally Suspended. Bryan was arrested and transported to the Springfield Police Department for processing. Bryan was issued a citation for Criminal DLS to appear at a later date.

Bryan was cited to appear in Windsor Country Criminal Court on July 10th, 2018 to answer to the alleged charge of Criminal DLS.

Arrest - Arrest on Warrant

Offenses: Arrest on Warrant

Incident Number: 18SF004183

Investigating Officer: Neily/Prince

Date/Time of Incident/Arrest: 05-04-2018 at 0350 hours

Defendant: Chelsea Howard, 29, Chester, VT

Summary of Incident: Springfield Police were dispatched to Olive St. in Springfield, VT for a report of a possible opiate overdose. Upon investigation Howard was found to have an active warrant her arrest.

Howard was cited to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Criminal Division, Windsor Unit on 05- 08-2018 at 0800 hours to answer to the alleged charge.

Arrest - Arrest on Warrant and Return on Mittimus

Offenses: Arrest on Warrant and Return on Mittimus

Incident Number: 18SF004169

Investigating Officer: Gilderdale

Date/Time of Incident/Arrest: 05-03-18 @ 1459 / 05-03-18 @ 1508

Defendant: Bethany Cabiya

Summary of Incident: Police responded to 12 Bacon Street in Springfield, Vermont for a report of a wanted female. Upon arrival, contact was made with Bethany Cabiya. A check of the state system found that Cabiya allegedly had a warrant for her arrest and allegedly had a Return on Mittimus.

Cabiya was served a citation for the offense of Arrest on Warrant, to appear on May 07, 2018 at 1230 hours, in Vermont Superior Court, Criminal Division, Addison Circuit, located in Middlebury, Vermont.

Cabiya was subsequently lodged at Southern State Correctional Facility in lieu of $5000.00 cash or surety bail and three days to serve on the Return on Mittimus.

Arrest - DUI

Offenses: DUI

Incident Number: 18SF004021

Investigating Officer: Neily

Date/Time of Incident/Arrest: 04-29-2018 @ 0200 hours

Defendant: Christopher Clark, 51, N. Walpole, NH

Summary of Incident: On 04-29-2018 at approximately 0144 hours Springfield Police conducted a motor vehicle stop for an alledged minor motor vehicle violation. Upon investigation Christopher Clark was taken into custody for alledged driving under the influence of alcohol.

Clark was cited to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Criminal Division, Windsor Unit on May 15, 2018 at 0800 hours to answer to the alleged charge.

Arrest - Impeding a Law Enforcement Officer; Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer and Aggravated Disorderly Conduct

Offenses: Impeding LEO/SA on LEO/ Aggravated Disorderly Conduct Incident Number: 18SF004018

Investigating Officer: Neily/Molgano

Date/Time of Incident/Arrest: 04-28-2018 @ 2328 hours

Defendant: Joseph Blanchard, 43, Chester, VT

Summary of Incident: On 04-28-2018 at approximately 2213 hours Springfield Police conducted a motor vehicle stop for an alleged minor motor vehicle infraction. Upon investigation Joseph Blanchard was taken into custody for alleged impeding a law enforcement officer, simple assault on a law enforcement officer and aggravated disorderly conduct.

Blanchard was cited to appear in Windsor County Superior Court, Criminal Division, Windsor Unit on April 30, 2018 at 1230 hours to answer to the alleged charges and subsequently lodged at Southern State Correctional Facility in lieu of $500 cash or surety bail.

Arrest - Unlawful Mischief and Violation of Conditions of Release

Offenses: Unlawful Mischief and Violation of Conditions of Release 

Incident Number: 18SF00339

Investigating Officer: Gilderdale

Date/Time of Incident/Arrest: 04-14-18 @ 0835 / 04-18-18 @ daytime 

Defendant: James Dyer Jr

Summary of Incident: Officer responded to the Springfield Homeless Shelter for a report of vandalism to the front door. Upon arrival, video surveillance footage was reviewed and a male subject forcibly threw the front door open twice causing it to crack. The male subject was allegedly identified as James Dyer.

A check of pending court cases found that Dyer was allegedly on Conditions of Release. He allegedly violated his Conditions of Release due to the alleged above actions.

James Dyer (DOB 10-01-1987) was cited to appear in Windsor County Criminal Court on June 12, 2018 to answer to the alleged charge of Unlawful Mischief and Violation of Conditions of Release.