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Bristol Police Log: Stolen cattle trailer found in Bristol

BRISTOL — Bristol police on May 20 responded to a traffic hazard on Firehouse Drive, where a truck with a cattle trailer — which had been reported stolen from Brandon the night prior — was blocking the roadway. An investigation is ongoing.

Also on May 20, police received multiple calls from Bristol residents about someone entering parked vehicles and, in some cases, taking items. Police believe the incidents are related to the stolen vehicle on Firehouse Drive.

Bristol police between May 4 and 24 completed 60 foot patrols and two car patrols, conducted 67 traffic stops and checked security at Mount Abraham Union High School 21 times, at Bristol Elementary School 21 times and at local businesses 21 times.

Police also processed 23 fingerprint requests, verified one vehicle identification number, assisted Bristol Elementary with three truancy concerns and responded to one 911 hang-up call that proved to be caused by a malfunction.

In other recent activity, Bristol police:

  • On May 5, Bristol’s Community Resource Specialist assisted someone with housing resources.
  • On May 5, took in a lost dog and attempted to locate its owner.
  • On May 5, tried to check on the welfare of someone on North Street, but the person wasn’t there when police arrived.
  • On May 7, assisted a community member in getting resources.
  • On May 7, helped a person secure a no-trespass order.
  • On May 7, Bristol’s Community Resource Specialist took part in group activities with students at Mount Abe.
  • On May 7, helped someone access housing resources.
  • On May 7, provided a lost motorist with directions.
  • On May 7, responded to a domestic assault report on Firehouse Drive. After investigating, police cited Douglas Burnham, 38, of Bristol, for domestic assault.
  • On May 8, ticketed a juvenile who was in possession of tobacco on Airport Drive.
  • On May 8, received a report of harassing and threatening social media messages received by a Bristol resident. An investigation is ongoing.
  • On May 9, received a report of an incident involving harassing behavior on West Street, but determined no action rose to the level of an offense.
  • On May 10, received a noise complaint on Main Street and found no action rose to the level of an offense.
  • On May 11, responded to Main Street for a report of someone living in the lobby of a business.
  • On May 11, responded to a family fight on West Street. An investigation is ongoing.
  • On May 12, completed a records request.
  • On May 12, responded to a citizen dispute on South Street. Police reported no action rose to the level of an offense.
  • On May 13, received a report of someone violating their conditions of release. An investigation is ongoing.
  • On May 13, assisted a motorist on Main Street.
  • On May 16, received a motor vehicle complaint. Police are reviewing documentation related to the sale of the motor vehicle to determine if a crime has been committed.
  • On May 16, received an ID and contacted the owner.
  • On May 16, took a report of a fraud. An investigation is ongoing.
  • On May 16, received a motor vehicle complaint from a Maple Ridge Trailer Park resident. Police didn’t observe any violations.
  • On May 16, responded to North Street for a citizen dispute and found no action rose to the level of an offense.
  • On May 17, received a report of water in the road on East Street. Police determined the water wasn’t in the travel portion of the road, and there was no hazard at the time.
  • On May 17, served a notice against trespass on Mountain Street.
  • On May 17, received a motor vehicle complaint on Pump House Road but didn’t observe any violations.
  • On May 17, responded to Red Clover Lane for a citizen dispute. Police determined there was no dispute and the individuals were playing video games.
  • On May 19, responded to suspicious activity on School Street but found no action rose to the level of a criminal offense.
  • On May 20, monitored traffic in a construction work zone on West Street.
  • On May 20, responded to Prince Lane for a report of a citizen dispute, but found no action rose to the level of an offense.
  • On May 20, received a report of a stolen vehicle on Orchard Terrace. An investigation is ongoing.
  • On May 21, responded to Prince Lane for a complaint of suspicious activity but no action rose to the level of an offense.
  • On May 21, Bristol’s Community Resource Specialist assisted with student activities at Mount Abe.
  • On May 21, began investigating possible home improvement fraud case on Hermit Thrush Lane.
  • On May 21, received a report of damage to a parked vehicle on Main Street.
  • On May 21, responded to a minor motor vehicle crash on South Street.
  • On May 21, dealt with a parking problem on Airport Drive.
  • On May 22, assisted a disabled motorist in getting gas for their vehicle on Route 116 North.
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