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Bristol Police Log: Police asking for leads on suspicious activity

BRISTOL — Bristol police are seeking more information about recent reports of suspicious activity in the area of Lower Notch Road and Many Waters Way. Police on Jan. 16 received a report of someone attempting to open a locked door in that area. 

The individual was seen driving a small white van and didn’t appear to be affiliated with a delivery company, according to police. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Bristol police at 802-453-2533. 

Between Jan. 7 and 20, Bristol police completed 27 car patrols, conducted eight traffic stops and checked security at Mount Abraham Union High School 14 times, at Bristol Elementary School 10 times and at local businesses 11 times. 

Police also processed nine fingerprint requests, helped one individual gain access into their locked vehicle and responded to one false alarm that appeared to be activated by a malfunction. 

In other recent activity, Bristol police: 

• On Jan. 7, told vehicle owners to remove their cars and trucks from Main Street to allow for snow removal. 

• On Jan. 8, checked on a person sleeping in a car on Pine Street. Police did not observe any issues or concerns. 

• On Jan. 9, received a complaint of a vehicle passing a bus with its red lights activated on Jan. 5 on Route 116 South. 

• On Jan. 9, deployed traffic cones on Stoney Hill Road while a disabled tractor-trailer was removed from the area. 

• On Jan. 9, responded to a minor two-car crash on Main Street. 

• On Jan. 9, responded to a call about the use of a bad check at a Main Street location. An investigation is ongoing. 

• On Jan. 9, checked on a bus in the Mount Abe parking lot that was reported to have its lights activated but no one inside. 

• On Jan. 11, received a report of a lost dog on Route 116 South. 

• On Jan. 13, received a report of a loud “pop” and flash of blue light on West Street. Police determined the incident was caused by a transformer malfunction. 

• On Jan. 15, responded to a family fight on Main Street. Police cited Christopher Roy, 29, of Bristol, and April Brennen, 41, of Bristol, for domestic assault. 

• On Jan. 15, received a report of someone trying to get into an occupied vehicle on Prince Lane. An investigation is ongoing. 

• On Jan. 16, responded to Main Street for a report of someone driving a silver Audi unsafely. An investigation is ongoing, and anyone who witnessed the incident is encouraged to contact Bristol police. 

• On Jan. 19, received a report of loose horses on Carlstrom Road, which were retrieved by their owner shortly after. 

• On Jan. 20, received a dog found at large on Route 116 South. Police contacted the owner and returned the dog.

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