Crime

Vergennes Police Log for Nov. 28

VERGENNES — On Nov. 19, Vergennes police cited a Monkton man for lewd and lascivious conduct with a child and aggravated sexual assault.

Cited was Adam Terry, 31, of Monkton. According to the police media log, Terry was arrested and then cited and released following an investigation that focused on a Vergennes address.

In other actions between Nov. 18- 24, Vergennes police conducted 14 patrols by cruiser, nine traffic stops, one VIN inspection and one property watch; responded to one 911 hangup call; processed nine pre-employment fingerprint requests; and also:

On Nov. 18:

  • Took a report from a city business of an unauthorized entry during the previous night. Police said there were no signs of forced entry, but that staff noticed several irregularities, including money missing from a bank bag. The business owner, according to police, said he wanted to inform them of the incident in case there were similar incidents in the vicinity
  • Took more phone messages from a Hillside Acres resident with known mental health issues.
  • Responded to a minor two-car accident at the intersection of Monkton Road and Walker Avenue,
  • Handled a complaint of vandalism to a car tire with damage done only to a valve.

On Nov. 19:

  • Assisted Vermont State Police at a domestic dispute on Route 7.
  • Conducted a background check on behalf of the military.
  • Heard a complaint from a Second Street resident about a violation of a restraining order, an allegation that is under investigation.

On Nov. 20:

  • Provided a courtesy ride to a man who was stumbling on the sidewalk on West Main Street. Police took him to a Hillside Acres apartment.
  • At a Route 7 traffic stop, helped VSP evaluate a driver for possibly being under the influence of drugs. Police ultimately determined the person was impaired by a substance other than alcohol.
  • On behalf of VSP, checked the welfare of a High Manor Park resident in Waltham and determined the individual was fine.
  • Took a complaint that the male neighbor of a Monkton Road resident “frequently deposits empty alcohol containers on the edge of the complainant’s property,” an allegation supported by a video. Police said they will reach out to the individual in question.

On Nov. 21, tried to serve an abuse prevention order at a Main Street residence and learned the subject had moved to Ludlow; city police alerted police there.

On Nov. 22:

  • Were told a Maple Manor resident had received a threatening letter in the mail. Police said they were investigating.
  • Took a report that concerning statements had been made to the Department for Children & Families by a Booth Woods resident, but after looking into the facts ,determined the comments were interpreted incorrectly.

On Nov. 23:

  • On behalf of a Walker Avenue resident, informed another individual that they were not welcome in the person’s apartment.
  • Conducted a background check on a potential department applicant.
  • Helped St. Albans police identify an assailant involved in an incident at Champlain Farms in Vergennes.
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