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Middlebury Police Log: Police warn of scammers calling in the county

MIDDLEBURY — Police in Middlebury are warning area residents to be wary of scammers calling this week.

On the afternoon of Wednesday, April 11, the Middlebury Police Department received numerous reports of Addison County residents receiving automated phone calls that said their debit cards were “locked,” according to Middlebury Police Sgt. Jason Covey. In each case the messages prompted the potential victims to enter their account number to “unlock” the debit cards.

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Vergennes Police Log: Vergennes police assist with VUHS harassment dispute

VERGENNES — Vergennes police between April 9 and 15 handled a variety of incidents, including a harassment issue at Vergennes Union High School, a verbal domestic dispute, and a bad-check case.

In that week, city police:

•  On April 9 met with and mentored VUHS students having behavioral issues.

•  On April 10 unsuccessfully tried to find a motorist who had driven off from Champlain Farms without paying for about $20 of gas.

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Friends remember Sheriff Jim Coons, the face of local law enforcement

Posted on April 18, 2012 |
By John Flowers



MIDDLEBURY — Addison County Sheriff Jim Coons, who died on Monday evening at the age of 59, was recalled by fellow law enforcement officials as a gregarious, savvy and cooperative public servant who dramatically transformed his department during his three decades in office.

“Jim Coons was the iconic face of law enforcement in Addison County and a bridge between the past and present,” said Middlebury Police Chief Tom Hanley.

“He will be a tough act to follow.”

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Vermont State Police Log: Troopers stop speeder at 94 mph in New Haven

ADDISON COUNTY — Vermont State Police stopped a vehicle for traveling at 94 mph in a posted 40 mph zone on Route 7 in New Haven on Easter morning.

Senior Trooper Andrew Leise reported that Bianca Maria Fassbender, 23 of Bad Homburg, Germany, was driving 54 mph over the speed limit through New Haven Junction (where Route 17 and train tracks intersect with Route 7), with three passengers in her vehicle. The trooper noted that this is a busy business area with a major intersection.

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Vergennes Police Log: Vergennes police cite a city man for felony domestic assault

VERGENNES — A Vergennes man who police said was highly intoxicated at the time of a Sunday afternoon incident is facing a felony charge of domestic assault plus two more charges: simple assault on a police officer for allegedly spitting in the officer’s face, and interfering with emergency services for damaging a phone that his alleged victim was using to call for help.

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Middlebury Police Log: Fighting man, theft at college, verbal disputes occupy police

MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury police cited Joshua S. Cave, 35, of Leicester for aggravated assault, following a reported fight outside a Court Street residence on April 4. Police said the alleged victim sustained cuts and bruises.

In other action last week, Middlebury police:

•  Got medical help for a woman who was standing in front of the Seymour Street fire station on April 2 saying she was depressed and that she had taken around 80 Tylenol pills.

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Police warn of debit card 'lockout' phone scam

Posted on April 12, 2012 |
By Addison Independent



MIDDLEBURY — Police in Middlebury are warning area residents to be wary of scammers calling this week.

On the afternoon of Wednesday, April 11, the Middlebury Police Department received numerous reports of Addison County residents receiving automated phone calls that said their debit cards were “locked,” according to Middlebury Police Sgt. Jason Covey. In each case the messages prompted the potential victims to enter their account number to “unlock” the debit cards.

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Vergennes Police Log: Call leads police to heroin discovery

VERGENNES — Vergennes police last month cited a New Haven resident for possession of heroin, and last week in a separate incident issued her three tickets after a traffic stop.

The more serious charge police filed against Stephanie Williams, 20, came on March 18 after a clerk at the Main Street Champlain Farms called police and reported two women were taking a suspicious amount of time in the store’s rest room.

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Middlebury Police Log: Men barge into motel, demand money

MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury police investigated an alleged strong-arm robbery at the Blue Spruce Motel on Route 7 South on Friday, March 30. Police said three men entered the room of a lodger of the motel and demanded money. Police said the man gave the suspects more than $100 in cash.

Police have referred the case to Addison County State’s Attorney David Fenster.

In other action last week. Middlebury police:

•  Were informed that a car was struck while parked on Hillcrest Road on March 26.

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Vermont State Police Log: Troopers busy with marijuana busts

ADDISON COUNTY — Between March 27 and April 2, Vermont State Police operating out of the New Haven barracks closed Route 7 for about 7 hours beginning at around 5:20 p.m. on March 29 while they negotiated with a drunken man who had a gun and was threatening violence. Ultimately, the man surrendered.

In addition, VSP reported only four other incidents during the week — three marijuana busts and a burglary at the county fairgrounds. Specifically, troopers:

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