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Bristol Police Log: Bristol man arrested for domestic assault

BRISTOL — Bristol police on Dec. 3 responded to a family fight on West Street and, after investigating, arrested Christopher Prim, 54, of Bristol. They cited Prim for domestic assault.

Between Nov. 23 and Dec. 13, Bristol police completed 51 foot patrols, conducted 28 traffic stops and checked security at Mount Abraham Union High School 20 times, at Bristol Elementary School 21 times and at local businesses 14 times.

Police also processed 21 fingerprint requests, conducted two welfare checks and facilitated the return of one set of keys.

In other recent activity as reported by Chief of Police Bruce Nason last week, Bristol police:

  • On Nov. 25 attempted a traffic stop, but the vehicle fled.
  • On Nov. 25 received a report of a vehicle crash on Stoney Hill Road.
  • On Nov. 26 assisted New York State Police in locating someone who police said left the scene of a minor traffic crash before stopping and exchanging information.
  • On Nov. 28 received a report of a theft from an unlocked motor vehicle on Taylor Avenue. An investigation is ongoing.
  • On Nov. 29 located a disabled vehicle in Sycamore Park.
  • On Nov. 29 took a report of a crash on Upper Notch Road.
  • On Nov. 30 responded to a motor vehicle complaint of vehicles parked in the road on Lower Notch Road.
  • On Dec. 1 received a report of check fraud. An investigation is ongoing.
  • On Dec. 1 received a report of a theft on Elm Street, and an investigation is underway.
  • On Dec. 2 assisted Vermont State Police on Monkton Road.
  • On Dec. 3 checked on a potentially disabled vehicle on Prince Lane. Police determined no assistance was required, as the individual was waiting for someone to arrive with gas and would contact police if they didn’t.
  • On Dec. 3 assisted a member of the community on Taylor Avenue.
  • On Dec. 3 assisted state police on Route 17.
  • On Dec. 4 investigated a possible violation of a court order on Main Street.
  • On Dec. 4 assisted Bristol Rescue on Monkton Road.
  • On Dec. 5 assisted a motorist with a disabled vehicle on Bristol Road.
  • On Dec. 5 patrolled the Main Street area during the annual Chocolate Walk event.
  • On Dec. 6 attended community events in Bristol.
  • On Dec. 6 received a dog at large that was brought to the Bristol police station. The animal’s family was located, and a warning was issued for the dog running at large.
  • On Dec. 8 received a report of a threat and found that nothing rose to the level of an offense.
  • On Dec. 9 received a dog at large. The owner was located and a citation was issued.
  • On Dec. 10 assisted the Bristol Public Works Department with locating the owner of a vehicle on Mountain Terrace that was interfering with snow plowing.
  • On Dec. 12 assisted with taking a report of a motor vehicle collision.
  • On Dec. 12 helped someone gain entry to their vehicle when access was blocked by another parked car.
  • On Dec. 12 received a complaint of a dog barking and creating a nuisance on Munsill Avenue. When police arrived, the dog was no longer causing a nuisance.
  • On Dec. 13 attempted to stop a vehicle that was traveling 62 mph on Hewitt Road, which is posted at 35 mph. The officer attempted to stop the vehicle using sirens and lights, but the vehicle increased its speed. The officer ceased the attempt to stop the vehicle, and neither the vehicle nor its operator were identified.
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