Manley - DUI & Unlawful Mischief

 Bellows Falls Police Department

170 Rockingham Street 

Bellows Falls VT

802-463-1234

CASE #: 23BF001666

OFFICER: Sgt. Ian Tuttle & Ofc. Nicholas Lawrence

DATE/TIME: 06/30/2023 at approximately 2340 hours

LOCATION (specific): Rockingham St, Bellows Falls & Missing Link Rd, Rockingham

VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence (2nd Offense) & Unlawful Mischief

ACCUSED: Dwight T. Manley (age 35)

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Walpole, New Hampshire

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On June 30th, 2023, at approximately 2340 hours, an officer with the Bellows Falls Police Department arrested Dwight T. Manley, age 35, of Walpole, New Hampshire for driving under the influence.

Manley’s vehicle was observed driving on Rockingham St and into the Town of Rockingham on Route 5. An officer observed several motor vehicle violations on Route 5 and subsequently stopped the vehicle on Missing Link Rd. After meeting with the operator, Manley, indicators of impairment were observed. Standardized Field Sobriety Test’s were administered, and at the conclusion of the tests Manley was arrested for DUI.

Manley was transported to the Bellows Falls Police Department for the purpose of processing. During processing Manley became uncooperative and combative, and ultimately damaged property belonging to the police department. 

At the completion of processing Manley was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division on 07/03/2023 to answer to the charges of Driving Under the Influence and Unlawful Mischief. Manley was lodged at Southern State Correctional Facility in lieu of $500 cash/surety bail, per the Honorable Court.

Brownell - DLS & VCR

 Bellows Falls Police Department

170 Rockingham Street 

Bellows Falls VT

802-463-1234

CASE #: 23BF001430                                               

OFFICER: Sgt. Ian Tuttle, Ofc. Robert LaBelle, Ofc. Nicholas Lawrence  

DATE/TIME:  06/02/2023 at approximately 0010 hours                                                                  

LOCATION (specific): Henry St Ext, Bellows Falls            

VIOLATION: Driving with a Criminally Suspended License & Violation of Conditions of Release                           

ACCUSED: Brian M. Brownell (age 40)                                          

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bellows Falls, Vermont  

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On June 2^nd, 2023, at approximately 0010 hours, an officer with the Bellows Falls Police Department arrested Brian M. Brownell, age 40, of Bellows Falls, Vermont for driving with a criminally suspended license and violation of conditions of release.

While on patrol an officer located a vehicle stopped on Henry St Ext at the intersection of Pine St. The officer discovered that the operator of the vehicle, subsequently identified as Brownell, had fallen asleep at the wheel. The officer stopped to check on Brownell, and subsequently discovered that his license was criminally suspended in the State of Vermont, and he was in violation of active court ordered conditions.

Brownell was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Bellows Falls Police Department for processing. Brownell was ultimately released on a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division on 07/11/2023 to answer to the charges.

The Bellows Falls Police Department was assisted on scene with this investigation by officers from the Walpole (NH) Police Department.

Goldsmith - Receiving (Possession of) Stolen Prop., Grand Larceny, UM, DC

 Bellows Falls Police Department

170 Rockingham Street 

Bellows Falls VT

802-463-1234

CASE #: 23BF001203                                               

OFFICER: Sgt. Ian Tuttle, Ofc. Nicholas Lawrence, & Ofc. Ladd Wilbur  

DATE/TIME: 05/10/2023 at approximately 2046 hours                                                                  

LOCATION (specific): 7 Square, Bellows Falls                   

VIOLATION: Receiving (Possession of) Stolen Property, Grand Larceny, Unlawful Mischief,

                        Disorderly Conduct

ACCUSED: Joel M. Goldsmith (age 39)                                          

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bellows Falls, Vermont

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On May 10^th, 2023, at approximately 2046 hours, the Bellows Falls Police Department arrested Joel M. Goldsmith, age 39, of Bellows Falls for the above listed charges.

While officers were on foot patrol in the area of the Square, they received a report of a male subject hitting there police cruiser and acting in a disorderly manner. Officers subsequently made contact with the male, identified as Goldsmith, and after an investigation at roadside it was discovered that he was in possession of several stolen items.

It was subsequently discovered that on 04/28/2023, the Bellows Falls Police Department had responded to a report of a motor vehicle break in at a business on Henry St. The stolen items in this incident were discovered to have been stolen from this motor vehicle on the listed date.

Goldsmith was arrested and transported to the Bellows Falls Police Department for the purpose of processing. At the completion of processing Goldsmith was issued a citation to appear on 07/11/2023 to answer to the charges.

Hansen - Arrest on Warrant

Bellows Falls Police Department

170 Rockingham Street 

Bellows Falls VT

802-463-1234

CASE #: 23BF001487                                               

OFFICER: Sgt. Ian Tuttle               

DATE/TIME: 06/09/2023 at approximately 0119 hours                                                                    

LOCATION (specific): Rockingham St, Bellows Falls                         

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant (Instate)

ACCUSED: Christian Hansen (age 47)                                              

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bellows Falls, VT           

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On June 9th, 2023, at approximately 0119 hours, the Bellows Falls Police Department came in contact with Christian Hansen, age 47, of Bellows Falls on Rockingham St. It was subsequently discovered that Hansen had an active arrest warrant issued by the Vermont Superior Court - Windsor Criminal Division. Hansen was ultimately arrested and transported to the BFPD for processing. At the completion of processing Hansen was released on a citation, per the court.

Batchelder - Arrest on Warrant (Instate)

 Bellows Falls Police Department

170 Rockingham Street 

Bellows Falls VT

802-463-1234

CASE #: 23BF001323                                               

OFFICER: Ofc. Ladd Wilbur, Sgt. Ian Tuttle, & Ofc. Jillian Cenate                

DATE/TIME:  05/23/2023 at approximately 1651 hours                                                                  

LOCATION (specific): Various Locations, Bellows Falls                  

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant (Instate)                                       

ACCUSED: Nicholas Batchelder (age 38)                                          

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bellows Falls, Vermont  

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On May 23rd, 2023, at approximately 1651 hours, officers with the Bellows Falls Police Department arrested Nicholas Batchelder, age 38, of Bellows Falls on an active instate arrest warrant issued by the Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division.

Batchelder was located walking on Oak St and ultimately fled from officers. Officers chased Batchelder on foot throughout the village for a lengthy period of time. He was ultimately located and taken into custody without incident at a residence on Green St. Batchelder was transported to Southern State Correctional Facility and lodged in lieu of $100 bail.

Peltier - FIPO

 Bellows Falls Police Department

170 Rockingham Street 

Bellows Falls VT

802-463-1234

CASE #: 23BF001248 & 1195

OFFICER: Ladd Wilbur

DATE/TIME: 05/15/2023

LOCATION (specific): 63 Atkinson Street Bellows Falls VT 05101

VIOLATION: False Information to a Police Officer

ACCUSED: Andrea Peltier

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bellows Falls, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 5/22/2023 the Bellows Falls Police, Department issued a citation to Andrea Peltier to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on July 27, 2023, to answer to the charge of False Information to a Police Officer. The Bellows Falls Police Department received a complaint from Peltier saying that her significant other had violated a relief from abuse order and provided a sworn statement to the police department which was shown after an investigation to be untrue.

Rice - Simple Assault

 Bellows Falls Police Department

170 Rockingham Street 

Bellows Falls VT

802-463-1234

CASE #: 23BF001036

OFFICER(S): Officer N. Lawrence

DATE/TIME: April 20th, 2023, at approximately 2024 hours

LOCATION (specific): Wells St /Laurel Ave, Bellows Falls, Vermont, 05101

VIOLATION: Simple Assault

ACCUSED: Robert A Rice (age 44)

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bellows Falls, Vermont

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On April 20th, 2023, at approximately 2024 hours, officers with the Bellows Falls Police Department responded to a disturbance on Wells St. An investigation was conducted and at the conclusion of the investigation, Robert A Rice, age 44, of Bellows Falls, was arrested for simple assault.

Rice was transported to the Bellows Falls Police Department for processing, and at the completion of processing he was issued a citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court – Windham Division, on May 30th, 2023 at 0830 hours.

Amidon - 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault & Violation of Conditions of Release

 Bellows Falls Police Department

170 Rockingham Street 

Bellows Falls VT

802-463-1234

CASE #: 23BF001169

OFFICER: Sgt. Ian Tuttle, Ofc. Robert LaBelle, & Ofc. Nicholas Lawrence

DATE/TIME: 05/07/2023 at approximately 0019 hours

LOCATION (specific): King St, Bellows Falls

VIOLATION: 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault & Violation of Conditions of Release

ACCUSED: Tami M. Amidon (age 54)

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bellows Falls, Vermont

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On May 7th, 2023, at approximately 0019 hours, the Bellows Falls Police Department received a report of a domestic disturbance on King St. 

An investigation was conducted, and at the conclusion of the investigation, Tami M. Amidon, age 54, of Bellows Falls was arrested for 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault. Amidon was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division on 05/08/2023 to answer to the charge and released on conditions of release, per the court.

A short time later officers were continuing there investigation and responded back to the residence the original incident had occurred. Amidon was located at said location, in violation of her originally issued conditions of release. Amidon was arrested and transported to the Bellows Falls Police Department for processing. She was released on conditions of release, per the court.

The Bellows Falls Police Department was assisted with this incident by the Walpole NH Police Department.

Clifford - Arrest on Warrant (Instate)

 Bellows Falls Police Department

170 Rockingham Street 

Bellows Falls VT

802-463-1234

CASE #: 23BF001150

OFFICER(S): Officer Nicholas Lawrence, Sergeant Ian Tuttle, Officer Robert Labelle

DATE/TIME: May 5th, 2023, at approximately 0240 hours

LOCATION (specific): 124 Rockingham St, Bellows Falls, Vermont, 05101

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant (Instate)

ACCUSED: Eric W. Clifford (age 39)

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bellows Falls, Vermont

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On May 5th, 2023, at approximately 0240 hours, officers with the Bellows Falls Police Department had contact with Eric Clifford, age 39, of Bellows Falls, and it was discovered that he had an active arrest warrant issued out of the Vermont Superior Court, Windham Unit.

Clifford was arrested and transported to the Bellows Falls Police Department for processing. Clifford was transported to Southern State Correctional Facility and lodged in lieu of $500 bail.

Lockerby - Fugitive from Justice

 Bellows Falls Police Department

170 Rockingham Street 

Bellows Falls VT

802-463-1234

CASE #: 23BF001157

OFFICER(S): Ofc Nicholas Lawrence, Ofc Todd Mayer, Sgt Ian Tuttle

DATE/TIME: May 5th, 2023, at approximately 1534 hours

LOCATION (specific): Westminster St, Bellows Falls, Vermont, 05101

VIOLATION: Fugitive from Justice

ACCUSED: Dustin P Lockerby (age 25)

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Athens, Vermont

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On May 5th, 2023, at approximately 1534 hours, officers with the Bellows Falls Police Department responded to a trespassing complaint at a local business on Westminster St. Upon investigation it was determined that one of the involved parties, Dustin P Lockerby, age 25, of Athens, had an active extraditable warrant out of the State of New Hampshire.

Lockerby was located walking on Westminster St and was taken into custody. Lockerby was transported to the Bellows Falls Police Department for processing. Lockerby was ordered held in lieu of $10,000 bail and was subsequently transported to Southern State Correctional Facility. Lockerby will be arraigned on the charge on 05/08/2023.

Lafayette - DUI

 Bellows Falls Police Department

170 Rockingham Street 

Bellows Falls VT

802-463-1234

CASE #: 23BF001147

OFFICER: Ofc. Robert LaBelle, Sgt. Ian Tuttle and Ofc. Nicholas Lawrence

DATE/TIME: 05/4/2023 at approximately 2231 hours

LOCATION (specific): Westminster St, Bellows Falls & Route 5, Westminster

VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence (1st Offense)

ACCUSED: Richard P Lafayette (age 37)

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Westminster, Vermont

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On May 4th, 2023, at approximately 2231 hours, an officer with the Bellows Falls Police Department arrested Richard P Lafayette, age 37, of Westminster, Vermont for driving under the influence.

An officer observed a motor vehicle violation on Westminster St in the Village of Bellows Falls on a vehicle ultimately discovered to be driven by Lafayette. The officer stopped the vehicle on Route 5 in the Town of Westminster and after meeting with Lafayette, the officer observed signs of impairment. Standardized Field Sobriety Tests were administered and at the conclusion of the tests Lafayette was arrested for DUI.

Lafayette was transported to the Bellows Falls Police Department for the purpose of processing. At the completion, Lafayette was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division on 05/16/2023 to answer to the charges.

COURT ACTION: Y

CITED – DATE: 5/16/2023

COURT: Windham County Superior Court – Criminal Division

Clifford - VAPO

 Bellows Falls Police Department

170 Rockingham Street 

Bellows Falls VT

802-463-1234

CASE #: 23BF001133

OFFICER: Ladd Wilbur

DATE/TIME: 05/03/2023 at approximately 1607 hours

LOCATION (specific): Green Street, Bellows Falls

VIOLATION: Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order 

ACCUSED: Eric Clifford

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bellows Falls, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On May 3rd, 2023, at approximately 3:26 PM hours, the Bellows Falls Police Department began an investigation into a possible Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order.

At the conclusion of the investigation, Eric Clifford from Bellows Falls VT, was arrested for the offenses. Clifford was processed at the Bellows Falls Police Department and issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division on 05/04/23 to answer the charge, per the court.

Fairbrother - DUI

 Bellows Falls Police Department

170 Rockingham Street 

Bellows Falls VT

802-463-1234

CASE #: 23BF001056                                               

OFFICER: Ofc. Robert LaBelle & Sgt. Ian Tuttle               

DATE/TIME:  04/23/2023 at approximately 0059 hours                                                                  

LOCATION (specific): Route 121, Westminster                  

VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence (1st Offense)   

ACCUSED: Nathan E Fairbrother (age 24)                                      

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Westminster, Vermont    

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On April 23rd, 2022, at approximately 0059 hours, an officer with the Bellows Falls Police Department arrested Nathan E Fairbrother, age 24, of Westminster, Vermont for driving under the influence.

An officer observed a motor vehicle violation on Route 121 on a vehicle ultimately discovered to be driven by Fairbrother. The officer stopped the vehicle on Route 121 and after meeting with Fairbrother, the officer observed signs of impairment. Standardized Field Sobriety Tests were administered and at the conclusion of the tests Fairbrother was arrested for DUI.

Fairbrother was transported to the Bellows Falls Police Department for the purpose of processing. At the completion, Fairbrother was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division on 05/30/2023 to answer to the charges.

COURT ACTION: Y

CITED – DATE: 5/30/2023

COURT: Windham County Superior Court – Criminal Division

Pennington - DUI, Resisting Arrest, Agg. DC

 Bellows Falls Police Department

170 Rockingham Street 

Bellows Falls VT

802-463-1234

CASE #: 23-BF-000999

OFFICER: Mayer                     

DATE/TIME: 04-15-2023 @ approximately 2:27 p.m.                                         

LOCATION (specific): 112 Westminster Street – Bellows Falls, Vermont

VIOLATION: DUI - 2nd or Subsequent, Resisting Arrest, Aggravated Disorderly Conduct

ACCUSED: Richard Pennington; Age: 49

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hudson Falls, New York 

 SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:       

On 04-15-2023 at approximately 2:27 p.m. Officer Mayer of the Bellows Falls Police Department, received a dispatch concerning an unconscious male in a vehicle. The operator was later identified as Richard Pennington of Hudson Falls, NY.

Pennington was woken up and a conversation began. On suspicion of Pennington being intoxicated, the standard field sobriety tests were conducted. Pennington could not perform the tests. 

A roadside Blood Alcohol Content was requested and given, with the resulting BAC % over the allowable limit set forth by law.

Pennington was advised that that he was under arrest, he resisted and had to be physically subdued. Pennington was taken into custody and charged with DUI -2nd or Subsequent Offense, Resisting Arrest and Aggravated Disorderly Conduct.

Pennington was transported to the Bellows Falls Police Department for processing and issued a citation to appear in Windham Superior Court- Criminal Division to answer to the charge(s) on May 2nd, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. 

Norberg - DUI

 Bellows Falls Police Department

170 Rockingham Street 

Bellows Falls VT

802-463-1234

CASE #: 23BF000993                                               

OFFICER: Sgt. Ian Tuttle & Ofc. Nicholas Lawrence                    

DATE/TIME: 04/14/2023 at approximately 2051 hours                                                                  

LOCATION (specific): Rockingham St, Bellows Falls                    

VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence

ACCUSED: Pamela J. Norberg (age 51)                                          

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: New London, Connecticut         

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On April 14^th, 2023, at approximately 2051 hours, an officer with the Bellows Falls Police Department arrested Pamela J. Norberg, age 51, of New London, Connecticut for driving under the influence.

Norberg’s vehicle was stopped on Rockingham St after an officer observed a motor vehicle violation. After meeting with Norberg, indicators of impairment were observed. Standardized Field Sobriety Test’s were administered, and at the conclusion of the tests Norberg was arrested for DUI.

Norberg was transported to the Bellows Falls Police Department for the purpose of processing. At the completion, she was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division on 05/02/2023 to answer to the charge of Driving Under the Influence.

Hier - DLS & VCR

Bellows Falls Police Department

170 Rockingham Street 

Bellows Falls VT

802-463-1234

CASE #: 23BF000709

OFFICER: Sgt. Ian Tuttle & Ofc. Robert LaBelle

DATE/TIME: 03/17/2023 at approximately 2033 hours

LOCATION (specific): Green St, Bellows Falls

VIOLATION: Driving with a Criminally Suspended License & Violation of Conditions of Release

ACCUSED: Ashley L. Hier (age 31)

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bellows Falls, Vermont

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On March 17th, 2023, at approximately 2033 hours, an officer with the Bellows Falls Police Department arrested Ashley L. Hier, age 31, of Bellows Falls, for DLS and VCR.

Hier was arrested and transported to the Bellows Falls Police Department for the purpose of processing. At the completion of processing, she was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division on 05/02/2023 to answer to the charges.

 

Morsey - DUI

 Bellows Falls Police Department

170 Rockingham Street 

Bellows Falls VT

802-463-1234

CASE #: 23BF000723

OFFICER: Sgt. Ian Tuttle, Ofc. Robert LaBelle

DATE/TIME: 03/18/2023 at approximately 2343 hours

LOCATION (specific): Rockingham St, Bellows Falls

VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence 

ACCUSED: Dylan J. Morsey (age 23)

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Dry Fork, VA

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On March 18th, 2023, at approximately 2343 hours, an officer with the Bellows Falls Police Department arrested Dylan J. Morsey, age 23, of Dry Fork, Virginia for driving under the influence.

Morsey’s vehicle was stopped on Rockingham St after an officer observed a motor vehicle violation. After meeting with Morsey, indicators of impairment were observed. Standardized Field Sobriety Test’s were administered, and at the conclusion of the tests Morsey was arrested for DUI.

Morsey was transported to the Bellows Falls Police Department for the purpose of processing. At the completion, he was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division on 04/04/2023 to answer to the charge of Driving Under the Influence.

The Bellows Falls Police Department was assisted by the Walpole (NH) Police Department with regards to this incident.

Heist - Domestic Assault (2 Counts)

 Bellows Falls Police Department

170 Rockingham Street 

Bellows Falls VT

802-463-1234

CASE #: 23BF000742

OFFICER: Ofc. Watrous

DATE/TIME: 03/21/2023  2:08 am

LOCATION (specific): Atkinson Street  Bellows Falls, VT             

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault x2

ACCUSED: Matthew Heist 

Age: 40 

City/State: Bellows Falls, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 03/21/2023 the Bellows Falls Police Department responded to a residence on Atkinson Street for a reported disturbance.  As a result of an investigation, Matthew Heist was charged with 2 counts of domestic assault. He was cited to appear in court on 03/21/2023 and released.

Cullers - DC & VCR

 Bellows Falls Police Department

170 Rockingham Street 

Bellows Falls VT

802-463-1234

CASE #: 23BF000721                                               

OFFICER: Ofc. Robert LaBelle & Sgt. Ian Tuttle                            

DATE/TIME:  3/18/2023 at approximately 2022 hours                                                                    

LOCATION (specific): 97 Westminster St, Bellows Falls               

VIOLATION: Violations of Conditions of Release & Disorderly Conduct                        

ACCUSED: James Cullers (Age 58)                                     

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bellows Falls, Vermont  

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On March 18th, 2022, the Bellows Falls Police Department responded to Westminster St at 2022 hours for a male causing a disturbance. After a subsequent investigation James Cullers, age 58, of Bellows Falls, was arrested and was charged with Violation of Conditions of Release and Disorderly Conduct. Cullers was Lodged at Southern State Correctional Facility.

COURT ACTION: Y

CITED – DATE: 3/20/2022

COURT: Windham County Superior Court – Criminal Division

Cullers - Arrest on Warrant (Instate) & DC

 Bellows Falls Police Department

170 Rockingham Street 

Bellows Falls VT

802-463-1234

CASE #: 23BF000644                                               

OFFICER: Ofc. Robert LaBelle & Sgt. Ian Tuttle                            

DATE/TIME:  3/9/2023 at approximately 2019 hours                                                                      

LOCATION (specific): 66 Williams St, Bellows Falls                     

VIOLATION: Violations of Conditions of Release & In-state Arrest Warrant                                

ACCUSED: James Cullers (Age 58)                                     

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bellows Falls, Vermont  

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On March 10th, 2022, the Bellows Falls Police Department responded to Williams St at 2020 hours for a male causing a disturbance. After a subsequent investigation James Cullers, age 58. of Bellows Falls, had an active warrant and was charged with Violation of Conditions of Release. Cullers was Lodged at Southern State Correctional Facility on his active arrest warrant.

COURT ACTION: Y

CITED – DATE: 3/13/2022

COURT: Windham County Superior Court – Criminal Division

Cullers - Criminal Threatening & Disorderly Conduct

  Bellows Falls Police Department

170 Rockingham Street 

Bellows Falls VT

802-463-1234

CASE #: 23BF000633                                               

OFFICER: Ofc. Robert LaBelle & Sgt. Ian Tuttle                            

DATE/TIME:  3/9/2023 at approximately 2019 hours                                                                      

LOCATION (specific): 66 Williams St, Bellows Falls                     

VIOLATION: Criminal Threatening and Disorderly Conduct                                 

ACCUSED: James Cullers (Age 58)                                     

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bellows Falls, Vermont  

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On March 9th, 2022, the Bellows Falls Police Department responded to Williams St at 2019 hours for a male causing a disturbance. After a subsequent investigation James Cullers, age 58. of Bellows Falls, was charged with Criminal Threatening and Disorderly Conduct.

The Bellows Falls Police Department was assisted on scene by the Walpole New Hampshire Police Department.

COURT ACTION: Y

CITED – DATE: 3/10/2022

COURT: Windsor County Superior Court – Criminal Division

Matteson - DC, Resisting Arrest, Assault on a LEO, Trafficking Fentanyl, Poss. of Cocaine

 Bellows Falls Police Department

170 Rockingham Street 

Bellows Falls VT

802-463-1234

CASE #: 23BF000608                                               

OFFICER(S): Officer Jillian Cenate, Chief David Bemis, Sergeant Ian Tuttle,

                        Officer Craig Watrous                                                           

DATE/TIME: March 7^th, 2023, at approximately 1141 hours                                                          

LOCATION (specific): Westminster St, Bellows Falls, Vermont, 05101                

VIOLATION: Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest, Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer,                               Trafficking Fentanyl, Possession of Cocaine                                                

ACCUSED: Jeffrey Matteson (age 27)                                 

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bellows Falls, Vermont  

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On March 7^th, 2023, at approximately 1141 hours, officers with the Bellows Falls Police Department responded to a report of a male causing a disturbance on Westminster St. Upon arrival of officers, the male was discovered to be Jeffrey Matteson, 27, of Bellows Falls. Officers attempted to arrest Matteson and a struggle ensued. With the assistance of the Walpole, New Hampshire Police Department and other citizens in the area, Matteson was placed into handcuffs. Two of the officers involved in the struggle sustained minor injuries.

Matteson was additionally charged with the crimes of trafficking fentanyl and possession of cocaine after the items fell from his person during the struggle.

Matteson was transported to the Bellows Falls Police Department for processing. Matteson was ordered held in lieu of $1,000 bail and was subsequently transported to Southern State Correctional Facility. Matteson will be arraigned on the charges on 03/08/2023.

The Bellows Falls Police Department thanks the Walpole (NH) Police Department and the citizens who assisted in this incident.

Barnhill - DUI

 Bellows Falls Police Department

170 Rockingham Street 

Bellows Falls VT

802-463-1234

CASE #: 23BF000417

OFFICER: Sgt. Ian Tuttle

DATE/TIME: 02/17/2023 at approximately 2354 hours

LOCATION (specific): Rockingham St, Bellows Falls

VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence 

ACCUSED: Joan T. Barnhill (age 66)

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Salem, New Hampshire

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On February 17th, 2023, at approximately 2354 hours, an officer with the Bellows Falls Police Department arrested Joan T. Barnhill, age 66, of Salem, New Hampshire for driving under the influence.

Barnhill’s vehicle was stopped on Rockingham St after an officer observed a motor vehicle violation. After meeting with Barnhill, indicators of impairment were observed. Standardized Field Sobriety Test’s were administered, and at the conclusion of the tests Barnhill was arrested for DUI.

Barnhill was transported to the Bellows Falls Police Department for the purpose of processing. At the completion, she was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division on 02/28/2023 to answer to the charges of Driving Under the Influence.

The Bellows Falls Police Department was assisted by the Windham County Sheriff's Office with regards to this incident.