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.