Crime
Vermont State Police Log: Search warrant executed in Middlebury
ADDISON COUNTY — At the conclusion of a Vermont State Police investigation that included the execution of search warrants, the Attorney General’s Office this week announced that Jonathan Wieman, 48, of Middlebury had been arraigned on a misdemeanor count of unlawful disclosure of sexually explicit image without consent.
State police had received a report that Wieman had posted sexually explicit images of a person online without that person’s consent. Wieman pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Monday in Chittenden County Superior Court, Criminal Division.
Meanwhile, state police at the New Haven barracks are working with other law enforcement agencies in Addison County to conduct drunken driving checkpoints this week. These checkpoints are focused on people who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Vermonters are urged to use a designated driver when necessary.
In other recent activity, troopers:
• On June 25 announced charges of embezzlement from the Stewart’s Shops in Ferrisburgh. Police say that on March 25 they began investigating a report that the convenience store noted missing funds on its bank statements. Police allege that Laura M. Brewer, 42, of Charlotte, the manager of the store, failed to deposit $8,763 in cash. On June 25 Brewer turned herself in at the New Haven barracks and was cited for embezzlement.
• On June 26 just before 4 p.m. responded to a one-car crash on Route 22A near Route 17 in Addison. Police report that Karen Pratt, 66, of Waukee, Iowa, was driving a 2022 Chevy Suburban when she fell asleep; her vehicle left the road and struck a pole. None of the five occupants of the SUV were injured. Troopers were assisted on scene by the Vergennes Fire Department and Vergennes Area Rescue Squad.
Police issued Pratt a $220 traffic ticket.
• On June 27 around 7:30 p.m. went to a Greenbush Road home in Ferrisburgh for getting a call for help. Police allege that, after a verbal argument, Kira M. Degray, 29, of Ferrisburgh assaulted a 63-year-old Addison woman and vandalized property. Police cited her for simple assault and unlawful mischief.
• On June 27 just before 8 p.m. stopped a vehicle on Route 7 near Chicago Road in Ferrisburgh and ended up citing Claire R. Delaney, 23, of Ferrisburgh for driving under the influence. Troopers were assisted by Vergennes police.
Finally, on June 26 troopers responded to a report from LD Safety Marking Corp. that it was getting threatening messages following routine lane marking on Route 22A in Panton. Police determined that Jackson Buck, 43, of Panton attempted to harass the company by repeatedly sending electronic communications. On June 30 state police cited Buck for disturbing the peace by electronic communications.
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