Vergennes Police Log: Juvenile cited for beverage thefts

Vergennes police were called on Feb. 1 to handle a case of a juvenile allegedly stealing three non-alcoholic beverages from the Main Street Champlain Farms convenience store. 

Between Jan. 23 and 29 Vergennes police conducted 19 traffic stops. City police have said they ticket drivers in about half of such stops, and they issue warnings in the other half ending. 

A West Street resident reported to Vergennes police on Jan. 19 that between $75 and $120 worth of redeemable bottles had been stolen from a shed on his property during the night before. 

In a mostly quiet six days between Jan. 10 and 15, Vergennes police issued three no-trespass orders; helped the Vergennes Area Rescue Squad (VARS) twice, once on behalf of Vermont State Police; and dealt with a couple of citizen complaints.

Vergennes police on Jan. 3 cited a juvenile for the nighttime break-in and theft from Maplefields convenience store at the junction of Main and South Water streets.

Vergennes police on Dec. 20 cited a High Street resident for domestic assault on an elderly relative. 

Vergennes police took a pair of calls last week from a Panton Road resident about complaints they believe could be unfounded due to likely dementia on the part of the caller.

Vergennes police dealt with a variety of incidents between Dec. 5 and 11, including refereeing family discord and juveniles disagreeing with one another, conducting welfare checks and responding to car accidents. 

A Vergennes resident lost $15,000 to a computer scam last week, Vergennes police reported.

Vergennes police on Nov. 23 cited a newly discharged client from the Valley Vista substance use disorder treatment facility for unlawful mischief and trespass after a couple of interactions with her. 

Vergennes police last week dealt with a case of a stolen car and an allegation of a sexual assault, both involving a former couple.  

Vergennes police continue to be called by the Valley Vista substance use disorder facility as it discharges problematic clients who are unable to successfully complete their rehabilitation programs.

Vergennes police on Nov. 2 worked with federal law enforcement and the Bank of America’s fraud department to prevent a fraudulent check for about $6,900 being charged to a city law firm.

Vergennes police this past Saturday, Oct. 29, cited a city resident for driving a moped on South Water Street under the influence of alcohol.

Vergennes police allege a woman with a New Haven address embezzled about $1,300 from the Maplefields convenience store on Main Street in the city.