VERGENNES — Vergennes police on June 14 cited a city resident for allegedly smoking his tires on more than one occasion on the southbound lane of Main Street “uncomfortably close” to protesters during No Kings Day who were crowding the sidewalk at the time.

Police allege that Edward Wildasin, 40, was the driver of the vehicle being driven in that manner and cited him into court to answer to charges of negligent operation of a motor vehicle, reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct.

In other activity between June 9 and 15, Vergennes police conducted seven cruiser patrols and 14 traffic stops, honored nine fingerprint requests, responded to a false alarm, and also:

On June 9:

• Took a complaint from a woman who said she was bitten by a dog at Monkton Road business, but its owner refused to identify himself or help her. Police contacted the owner and referred the case to the city health officer.

•  Investigated a report of unlicensed dogs at a South Maple Street address.

• Conducted an untimely death investigation at a Hillside Acres address. Police determined no foul play was involved.

On June 10:

• Took a report of damage done to a vehicle during a snowstorm in February. Police said there was insufficient information to investigate the incident.

• Helped a Main Street resident with alleged ongoing issues with a former spouse; police are still looking into the situation.

• Took a report of minor motor vehicle damage that allegedly occurred on School St. during the Memorial Day parade.

On June 11:

• Served two relief from abuse orders on a Vergennes resident.

• Were told a man wandered onto a Green Street resident’s porch and sat on furniture there without permission; the incident is still under investigation.

• Were informed a student had left the high school and was last seen walking on Monkton Road but were quickly told the student had returned to school.

• Turned over a student who had left the high school to the parents.

• Responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of West Main Street and Panton Road. Police said one vehicle sustained significant front-end damage with airbag deployment and fluid leakage, requiring a tow and fire department response, while the second vehicle had minor rear-end damage and was driven from the scene. One person later reported a minor arm injury from the airbag.

On June 12:

• Calmed a dispute between Second Street neighbors sparked by one neighbor’s dog going on the other’s property. Police told the dog owner to be sure it is leashed or on a run at all times and to discontinue any contact with the neighbor.

• Checked an allegation of animal neglect at a Hillside Acres address, but found no problems.

• Checked the welfare of a First Street resident after the individual didn’t show up for a doctor’s appointment and discovered the individual was hospitalized.

• Were informed by the manager of the Vergennes Farmer’s Market that two vehicles were parked on Park Street, which had been blocked for the market. The manager supplied plate numbers, and police contacted the vehicle owners, who moved the vehicles.

• Conducted a Drug Influence Evaluation for Vermont State Police. 

• Completed a records request on behalf of a Vergennes resident.

On June 13:

• Looked unsuccessfully for an allegedly suspicious man knocking on a Bowman Road door in the evening.

• Responded to the report of a vehicle running into the Methodist Church on Main Street. Police said there was extensive damage to the car as well as the church’s handicap ramp and front stairs, but no one was hurt. 

• Fulfilled two records requests for a Vergennes resident.

• Cited Christal Ramos, 42, of Vergennes into Addison County District Court for failure to appear for a court proceeding. Police said there was an active arrest warrant for Ramos ordering that she be issued a citation for the next Monday.

• Were told of a possible attempted break-in at a Meadow Acres residence. The homeowner discovered plexiglass on a back door had been broken the night before, but nothing was missing. Police said there was not enough information to justify police action.

• On June 15 took a report of minor damage to a grave decoration; police said as of Monday an investigation was pending.