VERGENNES — Following a Main Street traffic stop on the afternoon of May 10, Vergennes police cited both the driver and a passenger for violations related to substance use.

Police cited the driver, Vincent Poro, 62, for an ignition interlock device violation, and Rebecca Bussard, 36, who police described as homeless, for misdemeanor possession of cocaine. Police released both after they were cited into court to answer the charges.

In other activity between May 5 and 11, as well as continuing ongoing investigations, Vergennes police conducted five traffic stops and eight cruiser patrols, processed four fingerprint requests, and also:

On May 5:

• Took a report from the South Maple Street area that three juveniles had been missing for about 45 minutes. They were found while the caller was on the phone with the dispatcher.

• Got a heads-up from the Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG) that the department and city residents should be aware that VPIRG canvassers would be going door to door in the city over the next few weeks. Canvassers will be wearing VPIRG shirts or name tags and be carrying either a clipboard or an iPad.

• Received an online report wanting to make police aware an individual in Vergennes is shouting random obscenities at others. Police said they are aware of the person in question, whom they said has a known mental health issue.

On May 6:

• Per a court order, served an Abuse Prevention Order to a local individual.

• Assisted Hinesburg police with an ongoing investigation.

On May 7 heard from a local bank that it had received strange phone calls from a city resident. Police said the individual has known mental health issues, and they advised the bank representative to block the caller’s phone number.

On May 8:

• Heard from a man who placed $10 into the machine at Maplefields to pre-pay for gas, but the machine did not immediately credit him for the deposit, and he walked away. But the next person to use the machine took the money. After viewing security video, police identified and spoke to the person who had taken advantage of the situation, who then paid back the money. Police said no charges are being filed.

• Provided a courtesy ride to a citizen who walked from the elementary school before realizing she left her belongings there. Police said she retrieved the items.

On May 9:

• Heard that on Walker Ave. an individual is holding someone’s belongings and refusing to return them, and the complainant was looking for help from police. That case was unresolved as of Monday morning.

• Were asked to go to Vergennes Union High School to help with a juvenile who was out of control, but learned to the juvenile was calmed before they arrived.

• Dealt with two minor two-vehicle crashes.

• Helped a resident with a property dispute on New Haven Road.

On May 10:

• Responded to a report that a vehicle had gone off New Haven Road near Church Street. City police, along with Vermont State Police, found that a vehicle had left the road, traveled across a grassy area, and struck the speed limit sign near the “Welcome to Vergennes” sign. But because the vehicle had left the scene, and callers did not describe the vehicle or driver, police could take no further action.

• Were told of a road rage incident on Monkton Road, but were not able to find or identify the vehicle.

• Received multiple reports of an alarm sounding at the Green Mountain Power facility at the falls overnight and throughout the day. Police contacted GMP and were told it might have been a high water alarm and someone would check it out. But police were told later the alarm was still sounding. Police then contacted an on-call GMP employee to look into it, and the alarm was eventually turned off.

• Heard there was a woman in distress near the elementary school. Based on the description, police recognized the individual as someone the department had arrested earlier that day and went and spoke with her. Police said she was visibly upset, but she said she was OK and just waiting for a ride.

• Were told a man was attempting to gain entry to a vehicle and local business, but did not cause any damage and was unable to gain entry. The man has been identified, but the case lacks substance for charges to be filed, police said.