To:           AREA NEWS MEDIA
 
FROM:    Town of Brattleboro
 
DATE:    January 21, 2020    
 
RE:          DOWNTOWN DISTRICT SNOW REMOVAL

 
The Town of Brattleboro would like to remind everyone that the snow emergency ban is in effect.  
 
Snow and ice will be removed from the streets in the downtown area this evening.   
Parked vehicles in the downtown district must be removed by 11:00pm or they will be towed at the owner’s expense.
 
If vehicles are going to remain in Town overnight they should park in the Brattleboro Transportation Center. If you use the Transportation Center, do not park in a Reserved Permit space without a permit. Pay and Display is in effect after 9:00 a.m.
 
Contact the Brattleboro Police Department at 257-7950 for any questions.  

To:           AREA NEWS MEDIA
 
FROM:    Town of Brattleboro
 
DATE:      01/19/2020
 
RE:          PARKING LOT SNOW REMOVAL

 
            The Town of Brattleboro would like to remind everyone that the snow emergency ban is in effect. 
 
Snow and ice will be removed from the parking lots in the downtown area this evening.  
 
Parked vehicles in the downtown parking lots must be removed by 1:00am or they will be towed at the owner’s expense.
 
If vehicles are going to remain in Town overnight they should park in the Brattleboro Transportation Center. If you use the Transportation Center, do not park in a Reserved Permit space without a permit. Pay and Display is in effect after 9:00 a.m.
 
Contact the Brattleboro Police Department at 257-7950 for any questions.     

Jason Moul, 38, of Bellows Falls, VT

Officer Lockerby

On 1/18/2020 at approximately 4 PM Brattleboro Police received information and a request for assistance from Vermont State Police regarding a vehicle theft they were investigating. Brattleboro Police located and attempted to stop the vehicle on Putney Road however the operator fled and attempted to elude them by accelerating and passing other vehicles. The vehicle was located unoccupied on Harris Avenue. Brattleboro Police then located the subject in front of a business on Putney Road and apprehended him without incident. Subsequent investigation revealed that the operator, Jason Moul (38 of Bellows Falls), had also entered a residence on Putney Road which he was not privileged to be in.

VSP took custody of Moul. Moul was held in lieu of $10,00 bail and is to appear in court on 1/21/2020 to answer to charges of Unlawful Trespass into an Occupied Dwelling, Grossly Negligent Operation, Attempting to Elude an Officer and additional charges brought forward by VSP. Multiple other agencies assisted including Chesterfield Police, Windham County Sheriff’s Office and Brattleboro Department of Public Works.

Shawn Koolick, 28, of Brattleboro, VT

Officer Llewelyn

​On 1/16/2019 officers of the Brattleboro Police Department responded to a report of a crash on Elliot St in the Town of Brattleboro. Upon arrival the officers saw a vehicle stuck in a snow bank. Subsequent investigation lead to the arrest of Shawn R. Koolick for DUI. Koolick also had an outstanding warrant. Koolick will appear in Windham County Superior Court on 1/17/2020 to answer to his warrant and on 2/4/2020 to answer to his charges from 1/16/2020.
 

Officer Carbone

On 1/16/2020 at approximately 8:45 PM Brattleboro Police received a call for a single vehicle crash on Cedar Street. Officers located a 2001 GMC Sonoma down an embankment. The vehicle was not occupied when it was located by officers. Roadway traffic was restricted for a short time while the vehicle was removed from the embankment.

​This crash is still under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to please contact the Brattleboro Police at 802-257-7950.

Jeremiah Harstin, 35, of Brattleboro

Officer Fletcher

On 1/6/20 at approximately 9:16 AM Officers of the Brattleboro Police Department responded to a residence for a report of a physical altercation. The complainant reported he had been arguing with his girlfriend who had thrown a coffee pot at him.
 
Upon arrival Officers spoke with the two individuals involved who both claimed minor injury caused by the other. After the initial investigation it was determined Jeremiah H. Harstin was the dominant aggressor in the situation. No medical attention was required or requested for the injuries sustained to either party.
 
Harstin was issued a citation to appear at the Windham Superior Court, Criminal division on 2/11/20 at 0800 hours.

Patrick Boyer, 33, of NH

Lt. Warner

On 1/12/2020 at approximately 3pm, Brattleboro Officers responded to a residence on Central St. regarding a stolen vehicle.  During their investigation, Patrick Boyer attempted to flee out a window of the residence, and resisted officer’s attempts to control him.  Boyer was arrested for Disorderly Conduct, and will appear in court on 2/25/2020 to face the charge.
 

John Mudge, Jr, 40, of Brattleboro, VT

Officer Kerylow

On 12/21/2019 Brattleboro Police responded to a residence on Deepwood Drive for a report of a possible condition of release violation.
 
Through investigation it was determined that John D. Mudge Jr violated his court ordered conditions of release. Mudge was arrested at a later date and was released on conditions of release and a citation to appear in court on 01/16/2020 at 8am.
 

Richard Garceau, 86, of Hollis, NH

Officer Kerylow

On 10/15/2019 Brattleboro Police started an investigation for a bicyclist that was struck by a motor vehicle on Putney Road near the entrance to Wendy’s. On the date of this incident it was reported that the vehicle had fled the scene.
 
Through investigation it was determined that Richard Garceau was the operator of the vehicle. Garceau was issued a citation to appear in court on 02/25/2020 at 8am.
 

Buck Mitchell, 27, of Brattleboro, VT

Officer Law

On 1/11/2020 at approximately 2134 hours officers from the Brattleboro Police Department observed Buck Mitchell. Brattleboro Officers were advised that Mitchell had an active arrest warrant.

Upon making contact with Mitchell to place him under arrest for his warrant. Mitchell attempted to flee and resist by fighting with Brattleboro Officers on Canal St. Neither Officer sustained any injuries.

​Mitchell was placed under arrest for Resisting Arrest and for Disorderly Conduct. Mitchell is to appear at the Windham County Superior Court: Criminal Division on 1/13/2020 to face the charges.