Pillsbury - VCOR & VAPO

 Bellows Falls Police Department

170 Rockingham Street 

Bellows Falls VT

802-463-1234

CASE #: 23BF000084                                               

OFFICER: Sergeant Ian Tuttle          

DATE/TIME:  01/10/2023 at approximately 1906 hours                                                                  

LOCATION (specific): Laurel Ave, Bellows Falls               

VIOLATION: Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order & Violation of Conditions of Release

ACCUSED: Joshua W. Pillsbury (age 28)                                        

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Claremont, New Hampshire       

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On January 10^th, 2023, at approximately 1906 hours, the Bellows Falls Police Department began an investigation into a possible Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order and Violation of Conditions of Release.

At the conclusion of the investigation, Joshua W. Pillsbury, 28, of Claremont, New Hampshire, was arrested for the offenses. Pillsbury was processed at the Bellows Falls Police Department and issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division on 01/23/23 to answer to the charges, per the court.

Bashaw - Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer (Snowmobile)

 Bellows Falls Police Department

170 Rockingham Street 

Bellows Falls VT

802-463-1234

CASE #: 22BF003024                                               

OFFICER: Ofc. Robert LaBelle & Sgt. Ian Tuttle               

DATE/TIME:  12/16/2022 at approximately 1957 hours                                                                  

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

VIOLATION: Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer     

ACCUSED: Nicholas Bashaw (age 22)                                            

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bellows Falls, Vermont  

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On December 16th, 2022, an officer with the Bellows Falls Police Department witnessed a snowmobile traveling south on Westminster St in Bellows Falls and onto Route 5 in Westminster. When the officer attempted to stop the snowmobile, the operator accelerated and failed to stop for the officers lights and sirens. An investigation ensued and at the conclusion of the investigation Bashaw was issued a citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division on February 7th, 2023, to answer to the offense Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer.

The Bellows Falls Police Department was assisted on scene by the Windham County Sheriff’s Office

COURT ACTION: Y

CITED – DATE:2/7/2023

COURT: Windham County Superior Court – Criminal Division

Heynig - Fugitive from Justice

  Bellows Falls Police Department

170 Rockingham Street 

Bellows Falls VT

802-463-1234

CASE #: 23BF000152                                               

OFFICER(S): Sergeant I. Tuttle                                                        

DATE/TIME: January 18^th, 2023, at approximately 2044 hours                                                      

LOCATION (specific): South St /Atkinson St, Bellows Falls, Vermont, 05101                 

VIOLATION: Fugitive from Justice                                                 

ACCUSED: Frank E. Heynig II (age 31)                              

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bellows Falls, Vermont  

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On January 18^th, 2023, at approximately 2044 hours, officers with the Bellows Falls Police Department responded to a disturbance at a residence on South St. After speaking with involved individuals, it was determined that one of the involved parties, Frank E. Heynig II, age 31, of Bellows Falls, had an active extraditable warrant out of the State of New Hampshire.

Heynig was located walking on Atkinson St and taken into custody. Heynig was transported to the Bellows Falls Police Department for processing. Heynig was ordered held in lieu of $10,000 bail and was subsequently transported to Southern State Correctional Facility. Heynig will be arraigned on the charge on 01/19/2023.

The Bellows Falls Police Department was assisted by officers from the Walpole (NH) Police Department and deputies from the Windham County Sheriff's Office.

Matteson - Larceny from a Person

  Bellows Falls Police Department

170 Rockingham Street 

Bellows Falls VT

802-463-1234

CASE #: 22-BF-002712

OFFICER: Mayer                    

DATE/TIME: 11-11-2022 @ approximately 1:38 p.m.                                            

LOCATION (specific): 124 Rockingham Street – Bellows Falls, Vermont

VIOLATION: Larceny from a Person

ACCUSED: Jeffrey Matteson; Age: 27

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bellows Falls, Vermont

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:      

On 11-11-2022 at approximately 1:38 p.m., the Bellows Falls Police Department received a call from an employee of Penguin Mart, located at 124 Rockingham Street in Bellows Falls.

The employee called to state that a male had “pickpocketed” the wallet of an elderly customer as they were exiting the store.

Upon arriving and watching the security footage the individual that allegedly stole the wallet was identified as Jeffrey Matteson.

Matteson was located on 12-16-2022 and issued a No Trespass Order for the Penguin Mart and a citation to appear in the Windham County Superior Court- Criminal Division to answer to the charge(s) of Larceny from a Person on February 07, 2023, at 8:00 a.m.

Kneeland - Ignition Interlock Required

 Bellows Falls Police Department

170 Rockingham Street 

Bellows Falls VT

802-463-1234

CASE #: 23BF000118                                               

OFFICER: Sergeant Ian Tuttle & Officer Robert LaBelle

DATE/TIME:  01/13/2023 at approximately 2315 hours                                                                  

LOCATION (specific): Westminster St, Bellows Falls and Rte 5, Westminster                  

VIOLATION: Ignition Interlock Device Required               

ACCUSED: Jeffrey D. Kneeland (age 40)                                        

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Vernon, Vermont            

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On January 13^th, 2022, at approximately 2315 hours, an officer with the Bellows Falls Police Department arrested Jeffrey D. Kneeland, age 40, of Vernon, Vermont for the crime of Ignition Interlock Device Required.

A vehicle subsequently discovered to be driven by Kneeland stopped for the observed violation on Route 5 in the Town of Westminster, just outside of the Village of Bellows Falls. At the scene of the stop, Kneeland was identified as the operator. It was discovered that he was required to have an ignition interlock device in the vehicle he was driving which he did not.

Kneeland was arrested and transported to the Bellows Falls Police Department for processing. At the completion of processing he was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division on 02/28/2023 to answer to the charge of Ignition Interlock Device Required.

Duby - Arrest on Warrant (Instate)

 Bellows Falls Police Department

170 Rockingham Street 

Bellows Falls VT

802-463-1234

CASE #: 23BF000110                                               

OFFICER: Sgt. Ian Tuttle & Ofc. Robert LaBelle                

DATE/TIME:  01/13/2023 at approximately 1759 hours                                                                  

LOCATION (specific): Cherry Hill St, Bellows Falls                  

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant (Instate)                                       

ACCUSED: Jeremy Duby (age 39)                                          

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bellows Falls, Vermont  

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On January 13th, 2023, at approximately 1759 hours, officers with the Bellows Falls Police Department arrested Jeremy Duby, age 39, of Bellows Falls on an active instate arrest warrant issued by the Vermont Superior Court – Windsor Criminal Division.

Duby was located at a residence on Cherry Hill St and was taken into custody without incident. Duby was transported to the Bellows Falls Police Department for the purpose of processing. Duby was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court - Windsor Criminal Division on 01/17/2023 to answer to the arrest warrant. Duby was transported to Southern State Correctional Facility and lodged in lieu of $500 bail.

Matthews - Arrest on Warrant (Instate)

Bellows Falls Police Department

170 Rockingham Street 

Bellows Falls VT

802-463-1234

CASE #: 23BF000106                                               

OFFICER: Ofc. Robert LaBelle & Sgt. Ian Tuttle               

DATE/TIME:  1/12/2023 at approximately 2207 hours                                                                    

LOCATION (specific): 124 Rockingham St, Bellows Falls                         

VIOLATION: In-State Arrest Warrant

ACCUSED: James Matthews (age 28)                                              

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bellows Falls, VT           

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On January 12, 2023, at approximately 2204 hours, The Bellows Falls Police Department came in contact with James Matthews at Penguin Mart. After a subsequent investigation it was discovered that Matthews had an outstanding arrest warrant issued by the Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division. Matthews was taken into custody and transported to Southern State Correctional Facility and given a citation to appear at the Windham County Superior Court – Criminal Division to answer to the warrant. Matthews was lodged in lieu of $200 bail.

COURT ACTION: Y

CITED – DATE:1/13/2023

COURT: Windham County Superior Court – Criminal Division 

Hansen - Arrest on Warrant (Instate)

 Bellows Falls Police Department

170 Rockingham Street 

Bellows Falls VT

802-463-1234

CASE #: 23BF000089                                               

OFFICER: Chief David Bemis, Sgt. Ian Tuttle, Ofc. Robert LaBelle, & Ofc. Todd Mayer                

DATE/TIME:  01/11/2023 at approximately 1223 hours                                                                  

LOCATION (specific): Atkinson St, Bellows Falls                  

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant (Instate)                                       

ACCUSED: Christian Hansen (age 46)                                          

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bellows Falls, Vermont  

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On January 11th, 2023, at approximately 1223 hours, officers with the Bellows Falls Police Department arrested Christian Hansen, age 46, of Bellows Falls on an active instate arrest warrant issued by the Vermont Superior Court – Windsor Criminal Division.

Hansen was located walking on Atkinson St and was taken into custody without incident. Hansen was transported to the Bellows Falls Police Department for the purpose of processing. Hansen was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court - Windsor Criminal Division on 01/12/2023 to answer to the arrest warrant. Hansen was transported to Southern State Correctional Facility by the Windham County Sheriff's Office and lodged in lieu of $500 bail.

Vaine - Arrest on Warrant (Instate)

 Bellows Falls Police Department

170 Rockingham Street 

Bellows Falls VT

802-463-1234

CASE #: 23BF000052                                               

OFFICER: Sgt. Ian Tuttle & Ofc. Robert LaBelle                

DATE/TIME:  01/07/2023 at approximately 2055 hours                                                                  

LOCATION (specific): Route 5, Westminster                  

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant (Instate)                                       

ACCUSED: Daniel N. Vaine Jr (age 26)                                          

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Putney, Vermont  

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On January 7th, 2023, at approximately 2055 hours, an officer with the Bellows Falls Police Department arrested Daniel N. Vaine Jr, age 26, of Putney, Vermont on an active instate arrest warrant issued by the Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division.

Vaine was issued a citation and released, per the court, to appear in Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal on 01/09/2023.

White - DUI (2nd Offense) & Negligent Operation

 Bellows Falls Police Department

170 Rockingham Street 

Bellows Falls VT

802-463-1234

CASE #: 22BF003157                                               

OFFICER: Ofc. Robert LaBelle & Sgt. Ian Tuttle               

DATE/TIME:  12/31/2022 at approximately 2002 hours                                                                  

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

VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence (2^nd Offense), and Negligent Operation               

ACCUSED: DJ White (age 47)                                             

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: DJ White of Newport, New Hampshire  

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On December 31^st, 2022, an officer with the Bellows Falls Police Department witnessed a vehicle traveling north on Rockingham St in Bellows Falls before proceeding onto Route 5 in Rockingham. The officer noticed that the vehicle crossed over the solid yellow centerline and was driving northbound in the southbound lane. The officer subsequently stopped the vehicle. After a brief investigation the operator of the vehicle who was identified as DJ White was placed under arrest for Driving Under the Influence (2^nd Offence) and Negligent Operation. White was issued a citation to appear in the Windham Superior Court – Criminal Division on February 7th, 2023, for the offenses of DUI and Negligent Operation.

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

COURT ACTION: Y

CITED – DATE:2/7/2023

COURT: Windham County Superior Court – Criminal Division

Carr - Eluding in a Gross Neg. Manner, DUI, DLS, FIPO, VCR

 Bellows Falls Police Department

170 Rockingham Street 

Bellows Falls VT

802-463-1234

CASE #: 22BF003146                                               

OFFICER: Sgt. Ian Tuttle, Ofc. Robert LaBelle, Ofc. Joshua Healy (Walpole PD),

Det. Sgt. Mario Checchi, Dep. David Gaillardetz, Dep. Thomas Raymond, Dep. Micah Fisher

DATE/TIME:  12/30/2022 at approximately 2318 hours                                                                  

LOCATION (specific): Several Streets/Roads, Bellows Falls / Westminster          

VIOLATION: Eluding a Police Officer in a Grossly Negligent Manner, Driving with a Criminally Suspended License, Driving Under the Influence (2^nd or Subsequent Offense), False Information to a Police Officer, Violation of Conditions of Release

ACCUSED: Daniel J. Carr (age 32)                                      

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bellows Falls, Vermont  

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On December 30^th, 2022, at approximately 2318 hours, an officer with the Walpole New Hampshire Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle on Route 12 in the Town of Walpole for observed motor vehicle violations. The vehicle ultimately fled the scene of the stop at a high rate of speed and the Walpole officer continued to attempt to stop the vehicle.

The vehicle continued into the Village of Bellows Falls via the New Arch Bridge and through the Village of Bellows Falls before proceeding into the Town of Westminster. Officers continued to attempt to stop the vehicle which drove in a grossly negligent manner while traveling through the Village of Bellows Falls and on Route 5 in Westminster. The operator eventually lost control of the vehicle and it crashed on Route 5 just south of the Rockingham Recycling Center.

Officers made contact and identified the operator as Daniel J. Carr, age 32, of Bellows Falls. While interacting with the Carr indicators of impairment were observed. Carr was subsequently transported to Springfield Hospital by Golden Cross Ambulance. At the hospital Standardized Field Sobriety Test’s were administered. It was also learned that Carr’s license was criminally suspended in the State of Vermont, he had provided false information to police, and was in violation of his court ordered conditions of release.

Carr was ordered held in lieu of $2,500 bail and lodged at Southern State Correctional Facility, per the court. Carr was ordered to appear in Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division on 01/03/2023 to answer to the charges.

The Bellows Falls Police Department was assisted with this investigation by the Walpole (NH) Police Department, Windham County Sheriff’s Office, Golden Cross Ambulance, Westminster Fire & Rescue, and J&M Auto.