Crime
Bristol Police Log: Woman cited for domestic assault
BRISTOL — Bristol police on March 2 responded to a report of a domestic assault on Morgan Horse Lane. After investigating, police arrested and cited Debra Gorton, 57, of Bristol for domestic assault.
Between Feb. 16 and March 15 Bristol police completed 46 foot patrols and seven car patrols, conducted 56 traffic stops, and checked security at Mount Abraham Union High School 25 times, at Bristol Elementary School 30 times and at local businesses 19 times.
Police also processed 28 fingerprint requests, verified a vehicle identification number, responded to one 911 call that turned out to be accidental, facilitated the return of one lost wallet and responded to one alarm activated by an employee error.
In other recent activity, Bristol police:
• On Feb. 16 took a late report of a crash on Prince Lane.
• On Feb. 16 received a cell phone found on West Street.
• On Feb. 16 responded to a motor vehicle complaint on Upper Notch Road. Police found the vehicle and had it moved.
• On Feb. 17 helped the Bristol Public Works Department find the owners of two parked vehicles that were interfering with snow removal.
• On Feb. 17 responded to an animal complaint in Blaises Mobile Home Park. An investigation is ongoing.
• On Feb. 18 assisted with discussing the proper installation of a child car seat.
• On Feb. 18 responded to a parking issue at the intersection of South Street and Pumphouse Drive.
• On Feb. 19 helped Maplefields with a trespass order.
• On Feb. 19 hosted a birthday party for a young member of the community.
• On Feb. 20 responded to a parking problem on West Street.
• On Feb. 20 assisted Mount Abraham Union Middle/High School with a truancy concern.
• On Feb. 20 received a report of a vehicle that was repossessed from Taylor Avenue.
• On Feb. 21 responded to Monkton Road for a reported cow in the roadway. The cow was returned to pasture before police arrived.
• On Feb. 21 issued a parking ticket on Mountain Street.
• On Feb. 24 Bristol’s community resource specialist helped a member of the public get resources.
• On Feb. 24 received a report of the theft of tools from a vehicle on Maple Street. An investigation is ongoing.
• On Feb. 24 received a late report of a motor vehicle crash on Prince Lane.
• On Feb. 25 helped with an injured deer on Meehan Road.
• On Feb. 25 received a report of an ongoing parking issue on South Street and issued tickets.
• On Feb. 26 enforced the town parking ordinance on South Street.
• On Feb. 27 responded to a barking dog complaint on Mountain Street. Police brought the dog to station until the owner could be located.
• On Feb. 27 responded to a complaint of horses loose on Carlstrom Road. Police reported that the caller was able to return the horses to their pasture.
• On Feb. 27 found a lost dog on West Street and returned it to its owner.
• On March 1 received a report of the theft of political signs from a yard on Pine Street.
• On March 3 mediated a disagreement between a child and parent on Firehouse Lane.
• On March 4 enforced the town parking ordinance on Mountain Terrace.
• On March 4 responded to a motor vehicle complaint on Mountain Street.
• On March 5 mediated a disagreement between a child and parent on Firehouse Lane.
• On March 5 helped someone with transportation.
• On March 5 issued a warning for a dog loose on North Street.
• On March 5 checked on Main Street for the report of a suspicious person. Police did not find any suspicious activity.
• On March 5 cited Violi Seaasons, 45, of Bristol for violating a condition of probation.
• On March 7 assisted Mount Abraham Union Middle/High School with a truancy concern.
• On March 7 helped someone to resolve social media harassment.
• On March 8 cited Norman Michaud, 67, of Leicester for driving with a criminally suspended license and without a required interlock device, following a traffic stop on West Street.
• On March 9 responded to Main Street for the report of someone consuming alcohol in public. The person was gone when police arrived.
• On March 11 received a delayed report of a minor parking lot crash.
• On March 11 participated in a Cub Scout adventure on Mountain Street.
• On March 11 received a report of a theft on West Street.
• On March 11 responded to Prince Lane for the report of individuals attempting to enter a closed business. Police did not find any forced entry and reported that no one was found near the business.
• On March 13 helped someone with transportation from Airport Drive.
• On March 13 removed a traffic hazard from the roadway on North Street.
• On March 13 issued a ticket to someone under the age of 21 in possession of tobacco.
• On March 14 assisted Bristol Elementary School with a truancy concern.
• On March 14 following a traffic stop on Burpee Road arrested Shawn Turner, 39, of Starksboro. Police determined that Turner had two active warrants from Washington County and Chittenden County for failing to appear for previous court dates.
• On March 14 helped a community member get resources.
• On March 15 following a traffic stop on South 116 identified a passenger as Ashley Pelkey, 37, of Bristol. Police determined Pelkey had two active warrants for failing to appear for previous court dates and turned Pelkey over to the Addison County Sheriff’s Department.
• On March 15 responded to South Street for a noise complaint. Police reported that the person turned their music down.
• On March 15 responded to West Street for a suspicious call, but police did not find any suspicious activity.
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