PRESS RELEASE
Bellows Falls Police Department
170 Rockingham Street Bellows Falls VT
802-463-1234
Tips Line: 802-463-2373
OFFICER: Officer Thomas Raymond, Officer Robert LaBelle
DATE/TIME: 6/21/2024
LOCATION: West Street, and Front Street
VIOLATION:
1) Arrest on Instate Warrant
ACCUSED: Mathew Lawrence (Age 30)
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bellows Falls, Vermont
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On June 21st, 2024 at approximately 2340 hours, Officers with the Bellows Falls Police Department were dispatched to Front Street for a reported attempted break in. While Officers were following up with a lead at a residence on West Street. While speaking with a witness Officers observed Mathew Lawrence who Officer’s know to have an active Arrest Instate Arrest Warrant approach.
Lawrence failed to comply with Officer’s commands and a foot pursuit ensued. Lawrence was taken into custody shortly after on Front Street and transported to the Bellows Falls Police Department for processing. Lawrence was then transported to Southern State Correctional Facility and held on $500 Bail.
COURT ACTION: Y
CITED – DATE: 6/21/2024 12:30pm
Lodged- Southern State Correctional Facility
Bail: $500
COURT: Windham County Superior Court – Criminal Division
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.
