Captain Mark Carignan



Police organizations in New England have been cautioned about the presence of fentanyl-laced marijuana in some states.

On 11/20/21 Brattleboro police responded to a report of an overdose. CPR was used and several doses of Naloxone (Narcan) were required to revive the patient. The patient has survived, and no further information will be released regarding their medical status.

The patient asserted that they had not used any opiates, and had only smoked marijuana. Officers conducted a field test on the patient’s remaining marijuana and it tested positively for fentanyl.

The private smoking of marijuana is legal in Vermont for those aged 21 and older. Users are cautioned to ensure they know the source and history of any marijuana they may consume.

​The investigation into this matter is ongoing.

Anyone arrested or cited by the Brattleboro police department is presumed innocent until convicted of a crime in court.

Christopher Baxter, 32, of Brattleboro, VT

Officer Penniman

On 11/20/21 in the early morning hours, Brattleboro Police conducted a motor vehicle stop on Western Ave. for a registration violation.

One of the passengers, Christopher A. Baxter, was found to be in violation of his Court Ordered Curfew. Furthermore, Baxter was found to be in possession of a misdemeanor amount of crack cocaine.

Baxter was placed under arrest, and transported to the Brattleboro Police Department. There he was lodged in lieu of bail. Baxter was able to post bail, and was released on a citation.

Baxter will appear at Windham County Superior Court on 11/23/21 to answer his charges.

Anyone arrested or cited by the Brattleboro police department is presumed innocent until convicted of a crime in court.

Sara Moses, 40, of Vernon, VT

Officer Penniman

On 11/18/21 at approximately 2130 hrs Brattleboro Police contacted Sara Moses inside of a vehicle on Maple St. Moses was found to be in violation of her 24 Court Ordered curfew.

Probable cause of drug activity was developed, and a search of Moses’ car was commenced. A misdemeanor amount of crack cocaine was located in the vehicle.

Moses was placed under arrest, and transported to the Brattleboro Police Department. There she was processed, and released on a citation.

Moses will appear at Windham County Superior Court on 11/23/21 to answer her charges.

​Anyone arrested or cited by the Brattleboro police department is presumed innocent until convicted of a crime in court.

Romeo Reome III, 52, of Brattleboro, VT

Officer Washburn

On November 15, 2021 the Brattleboro Police were dispatched to a residence on South Main St. for a possible violation of conditions. Officers arrived and after an investigation it was determined that Romeo V. Reome III age 52 Brattleboro was in violation of his conditions of release. Reome was charged with 138 counts of violation of conditions of release. Reome was arrested and transported to the Brattleboro Police Department for processing. Reome was ordered held on $200.00 bail and is scheduled to appear at the Windham County Superior Court Criminal Division on November 16, 2021 at 12:30pm. Anyone arrested or cited by the Brattleboro police department is presumed innocent until convicted of a crime in court.

David Mears, 43, Of Bennington, VT

Sgt. Cable

On 11/11/2021 at approximately 11:45 AM Brattleboro Police responded to a report of a fight in progress at a business on Chickering Drive.  Responding officers located David Mears inside the business arguing with staff.  Subsequent investigation revealed that Mears had engaged in violent behavior at the business.  There were no injuries reported.  Mears was issued a citation to appear at Windham Superior Court on 12/21/21 to answer to the crime of Disorderly Conduct.
 

Jose Ramirez, 47, of Brattleboro, VT

Sgt. Hamilton

On 11/13/21 at approximately 2:10am, Brattleboro Police responded to a convenience store on Canal Street for a report of a robbery. Investigation revealed that Jose A. Ramirez inferred to the clerk that he had a weapon and walked around the counter, taking money from the register drawer. He then prevented the clerk from calling 911 for help, before leaving with an undisclosed amount of cash, lottery tickets, and cigarettes.
 
It was later determined that the only weapon that Ramirez had in his possession was a stick. The clerk did not sustain any injuries in the incident.
 
Ramirez was identified through surveillance video and located a hotel nearby, where he was taken into custody without incident. He was lodged at the Brattleboro Police Department in lieu of $10,000 bail, and will appear in Windham County Superior Court on 11/15/21.
 
Anyone arrested or cited by the Brattleboro police department is presumed innocent until convicted of a crime in court.

Christopher Baxter, 32, of Brattleboro, VT
Jereme Schoff, 34, of Springfield, VT

Officer Penniman

On 11/12/21 Brattleboro Police responded to the area of Brattle St. for a suspicious complaint.

Upon arrival Police contacted Christopher Baxter and Jereme Schoff. Schoff was found to have a Vermont Warrant, and placed under arrest.

Baxter was found to be in violation of his Court Ordered Conditions of Release, and placed under arrest. Baxter was processed and released on a citation.

Probable cause was developed, and Baxter’s vehicle was seized. A search warrant was applied for and granted. Police located misdemeanor amounts of Fentanyl and Crack Cocaine in Baxter’s vehicle.

Baxter will appear at Windham County Superior Court on 11/23/21.

Anyone arrested or cited by the Brattleboro police department is presumed innocent until convicted of a crime in court.

Officer Carbone

On November 7, 2021, Officers of the Brattleboro Police Department, along with members of the Brattleboro Fire Department and Rescue Inc., responded to the intersection of Canal Street and South Main Street for a reported Car vs Pedestrian crash. During their response, Officer of BPD shut down traffic on Canal Street to ensure the safety of first responders and the involved parties.
Katherine A. Hildreth (a 57 year old female from Brattleboro), who was operating the 2016 Chevy Malibu at the time of the crash, remained on scene and spoke with Officers. 
The pedestrian, whose name will not be released at this time, suffered serious injuries and was transported to Brattleboro Memorial Hospital. 
At this time, the crash is still under investigation.
No arrests have been made at this time.  Hildreth was not issued a ticket, as the collision did not take place at a crosswalk.  

Victoria Pease, 32, of Brattleboro, VT

Sgt. Cable

On 11/5/2021 at approximately 8:28 AM Brattleboro Police responed to a suspicious vehicle on North Street.  Investigation showed that the operator, Victoria Pease, was not to be in contact with the male passenger per court order.  Pease was arrested and later released on a citation to appear in Windham Superior Court on 12/21/2021 to answer to the charge of Violation of Conditions of Release.
 

Jason Meumeister, 49, of Vernon, VT

Officer Penniman

On 11/2/21 Brattleboro Police conducted a motor vehicle stop on Green St. for several equipment violations. The operator, Jason Neumeister, was found to have a Criminally Suspended License. Furthermore, it was discovered that Neumeister was required to have an Ignition Interlock Device installed in his vehicle; which he did not.

​Neumeister was issued a Citation for the above charges. Neumeister will appear at Windham County Superior Court on 12/21/21 to answer his charges.