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Bristol Police Log: Police are asking for your help

BRISTOL — Bristol police are trying to learn more about a Nov. 6 incident in which they say a truck unsafely passed multiple vehicles on West Street. 

Police have issued tickets and ask anyone who witnessed the incident that Monday, or was passed by a blue Ford truck with New York license plates, to call the department at 802-453-2533. 

Between Oct. 15 and Nov. 18, Bristol police completed 101 foot patrols and one car patrol, conducted seven traffic stops, and checked security at Mount Abraham Union High School 29 times, at Bristol Elementary School 25 times and at local businesses 25 times. 

Police also processed 59 fingerprint requests, verified three vehicle identification numbers, conducted two welfare checks, responded to one false alarm, and facilitated the return of one wallet and one lost dog. 

In other recent activity as reported by Chief Nason last week, Bristol police: 

• On Oct. 16, heard a report of an unleashed dog attacking another dog near Morgan Horse Lane. Police issued the owner of the unleashed dog a citation for a dog at large and further action may include a vicious dog hearing with the Bristol selectboard. 

• On Oct. 16, received a motor vehicle complaint about an incident on Briggs Hill Road. An investigation is ongoing. 

• On Oct. 18, received a report of a theft from a vehicle on West Street during which a wallet and shotgun were taken. An investigation is ongoing. 

• On Oct. 18, investigated a suspicious phone call made to the Mount Abraham Unified School District, which police determined was a prank.  

• On Oct. 20, received a report of a vehicle break-in on West Street. An investigation is ongoing. 

• On Oct. 20, received a report of someone searching through vehicles on Lovers Lane, though nothing was reported  missing. Police are investigating the incident. 

• On Oct. 20, checked on an empty vehicle on Burpee Road. Police determined the vehicle was disabled, and the owner had arranged for it to be moved. 

• On Oct. 22, received a report that a package was stolen from a porch on South Street. An investigation is ongoing. 

• On Oct. 23, were informed that a vehicle had been stolen in Stowe had been found on Devino Lane. A Vermont State Police officer helped Bristol police recover the vehicle. 

• On Oct. 25, responded to a minor two-car collision on Main Street. 

• On Oct. 26, cited a minor for being in possession of tobacco on Airport Drive. 

• On Oct. 27, responded to a panic alarm activation on Pine Street. Police found someone was yelling in the lobby of the business about a parking lot incident. 

• On Oct. 28, responded to an East Street residence for a potential theft of a bicycle. The bicycle was recovered and returned to the owner. 

• On Oct. 29, responded to a suspicious incident on North Street. Green Mountain Power advised police that a transformer fuse had popped in the area. 

• On Oct. 30, helped a driver with their disabled vehicle at Sycamore Park. 

• On Oct. 30, responded to a report of a shooting on North Street. Bristol police requested assistance from VSP. As previously reported by the Independent, VSP investigation resulted in the arrest of Hussein Mohamed, 14, of Burlington on a charge of second-degree murder. 

• On Oct. 31, responded to Prince Lane for a report of people doing drugs in a parked vehicle. The vehicle was gone when police arrived. 

• On Oct. 31, assisted with traffic control and pedestrian crossings during Halloween. 

• On Oct. 31, helped a social service organization in attempting to locate someone on North Street. Police determined the individual no longer lives in the area. 

• On Oct. 31, entered a North Street juvenile into a state database as a missing person. The youth was found on Nov. 7. 

• On Nov. 1, helped a person get gas for their vehicle and provided the individual with the contact information for social service agencies for further assistance. 

• On Nov. 2, responded to a one-car accident on Route 116 North. 

• On Nov. 3, responded to a report of dogs at large in the area of Route 17 and Route 116 North. The dogs were gone when police arrived. 

• On Nov. 4, received a report of vandalism to a lawn by a vehicle on North Street. Police had not identified any leads on the incident as of Nov. 22 and noted the public is encouraged to contact the department to report aggressive driving. 

• On Nov. 5, helped a motorist with their disabled vehicle on Lower Notch Road. 

• On Nov. 5, received a cell phone that was found at Bristol Discount Beverage and Redemption. The owner had not been located as of Nov. 22.  

• On Nov. 5, helped someone on Prince Lane in need of transportation. 

• On Nov. 6, at around 4 a.m., responded to Mountain Street on a report of someone knocking on a door. The individual was gone when police arrived. 

• On Nov. 6, issued a no-trespass notice on a person for a West Street location. 

• On Nov. 8, helped with traffic control for a disabled vehicle in the intersection of Main and North streets. 

• On Nov. 10, received a complaint about speeding on Rockydale Road. Police noted more traffic patrols will be conducted in that area. 

• On Nov. 11, responded to a motor vehicle complaint on Main Street. Police located and warned the driver. 

• On Nov. 15, responded to School Street on a report of individuals breaking glass on private property. An investigation is ongoing. 

• On Nov. 17, helped the Vermont Department for Children and Families with a welfare check on South Street. 

• On Nov. 17. responded to a report of someone driving erratically on East Street. Police located the vehicle and warned the driver.  

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