Bristol police log: Police try to stop speeding vehicle

Bristol police on March 4 tried to stop a vehicle that was traveling 70 mph in a 40 mph zone on Rockydale Road. Police said that while an officer was attempting to stop the vehicle, its driver turned onto Lincoln Road at a high rate of speed and passed a vehicle unsafely.

Between Feb. 22 and 28, Bristol police completed four foot patrols, conducted four traffic stops and checked security at Mount Abraham Union High School seven times, at Bristol Elementary School seven times and at local businesses five times.

Bristol police on Feb. 19 arrested Joshua Emmons, 40, of Starksboro on three warrants. According to police, Emmons had failed to appear for previously scheduled criminal court hearings — one in Addison County and two in Chittenden County.

— Bristol police on Feb. 11 investigated a parking lot crash on Mountain Street.

Officers have assisted people experiencing mental health events in recent weeks.

Bristol police have dealt with a couple of motor vehicle incidents in recent weeks.

Police cited Timothy Taylor, 59, of Bristol for driving with an ignition interlock device, which prevents drivers from operating a vehicle if they’ve been drinking.

Bristol police on Dec. 19 received a report of a vehicle stolen from Main Street.

Bristol police on Dec. 3 responded to a family fight on West Street and, after investigating, arrested Christopher Prim, 54, of Bristol.

Bristol police on Nov. 14 attempted to stop two ATVs driving on Burpee Road unsafely.

Bristol police arrested Dylan Lussier, 24, of Bristol for driving under the influence of alcohol. 

Bristol police have dealt with a couple of incidents involving animals in recent weeks.

Police helped two Bristol-area juveniles return home.

Bristol police on Sept. 23 arrested Christopher Roy, 31, of Bristol for violation of conditions of release.

Bristol police are investigating an incident in which a dirt bike eluded an officer on Sept. 16.