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Tuesday, July 23, 2024

J. Jones and S. Jones - Multiple Charges

 

 

 
 


PRESS RELEASE

Bellows Falls Police Department

170 Rockingham Street Bellows Falls VT

802-463-1234

Tips Line: 802-463-2373

 

 

 

CASE #: 24BF002138 & 2139                                              

 

OFFICER(S): Sergeant Ian Tuttle, Officer Leon Andrews, and Officer Robert LaBelle     

 

DATE/TIME: July 21st, 2024, at approximately 0230 hours.                                                           

 

LOCATION (specific): Rockingham St, Bellows Falls & 593 Rockingham Rd, Rockingham       

 

ACCUSED: James O. Jones (age 37) of Claremont, New Hampshire

VIOLATION: Possession of Stolen Property & Operation without Owners Consent                                 

ACCUSED: Schiloe M. Jones (age 29) of Newport, New Hampshire

VIOLATION: Fugitive from Justice (New Hampshire – Theft by Unauthorized Taking $1500+) 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On July 21st, 2024, at approximately 0230 hours, officers with the Bellows Falls Police Department discovered a stolen vehicle being operated on Rockingham St. The vehicle pulled into the former Hetty Green Motel where officers made contact with James O. Jones of Claremont, New Hampshire. After a brief investigation, Jones was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division on 09/17/2024 at 0830 to answer to the charges of Possession of Stolen Property and Operation without Owners Consent.

 

While investigating the stolen vehicle, it was learned that another involved party, Schiloe M. Smith of Newport, New Hampshire, had participated in the taking of the vehicle, and had an extraditable warrant from the State of New Hampshire. It was learned that Shiloe was currently at the Rodeway Inn in Rockingham. Officers responded to the Rodeway Inn and subsequently placed Schiloe under arrest. She was 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 07/22/24 at 1230 hours to answer to the charge of Fugitive from Justice. Schiloe was ordered held in lieu of $5,000 bail, and lodged at Southern State Correctional Facility

 

The Bellows Falls Police Department was assisted by J&M Auto and the Lebanon (NH) Police Department with regards to this investigation.

 

Please note, decisions regarding release and or bail are outside of the control of the Police Department. These matters are handled by the Judicial System, including Judges, Court Clerks, and the State’s Attorney’s Office.

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