The Bellows Falls Police Department disseminates press releases for significant incidents and arrests but does not post for all incidents and arrests made. If you wish to receive more information about an incident please contact the Bellows Falls Police Department at 802-463-1234 and direct your call to the Chief of Police.

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

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 2nd, 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.

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

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 10th, 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.

Sunday, June 11, 2023

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.