Philip Patoine, 34, o Brattleboro, VT

Officer Penniman

Over the past several months Brattleboro Police have received numerous complaints in regards to drug activity stemming from a house on Western Ave.

On 11/16/20, Brattleboro Police were monitoring this house, when they observed a vehicle leave the residence. The vehicle acted in a highly suspicious manner, acting in a manner consistent with attempting to avoid police conduct. Due to the actions of the operator, along with prior knowledge of the situation that the officer had, reasonable suspicion that illegal activity was present, and officers conducted a motor vehicle stop to investigate.

The operator, Philip H. Patoine, a 34 year old male from Brattleboro, provided a false name to law enforcement. Investigation revealed that Patoine’s license was criminally suspended. Investigaiton also revealed that Patoine, a convicted felon, was in possession of a firearm.

Patoine was placed under arrest, and the vehicle seized in order to apply for a search warrant.

​Patoine was transported to the Brattleboro Police Department. From there he was released on a citation for Criminal DLS, False information to Law Enforcement, and Felon in Possession of a Firearm. Patoine will appear at Windham County Superior Court on 11/18/20 to answer his charges.

Tyson Hazelton, 41 of Vernon, VT

Officer Penniman

On 10/5/20 Brattleboro Police observed Tyson K. Hazelton, a 41 year old male from Vernon, operating a motor vehicle on High St. Police knew Hazelton to have a suspended license, and also knew that he had court ordered conditions of release to not operate a motor vehicle.

Police attempted a motor vehicle stop, and Hazelton fled in his vehicle. Due to the time of day and the vehicular and pedestrian traffic, police discontinued the pursuit.

Police later located the vehicle, and Hazelton had fled the scene on foot.

Investigaiton revealed that while fleeing from Police, Hazelton had struck another vehicle, and did not stop to render aid or exchange information. Furthermore, it was revealed that a passenger in the vehicle repeatedly asked Hazelton to let them out of the vehicle, and Hazelton refused, putting the passenger in risk of bodily injury.

​Hazelton was located on 10/14/20, and taken into custody by the Brattleboro Police Department. There he was processed, and ordered held on $5,000.00 bail. Hazelton will appear at Windham County Superior Court on 10/15/20 to answer his charges.

Morgan Powers, 37, of Brattleboro, VT

Sgt. Hamilton

On October 3 2020 at approximately 0930 hours officers of the Brattleboro Police Department were on patrol on Putney Road and stopped a vehicle for no inspection. Subsequent investigation revealed that the operator, Morgan Powers, was criminally suspended.

Powers was arrested, and then released with a citation. Powers is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham County Criminal Division on November 10 to face the charge.

Carl Engstrom, 26, of Brattleboro, VT

Officer Penniman

On 9/6/20, Brattleboro Police conducted a motor vehicle stop on I91N for a vehicle equipment violation.

The operator, Carl Engstrom, a 26 year old male from Brattleboro, was found to have a criminally suspended license.

​Engstrom was issued a citation for Criminal DLS. Engstrom will appear at Windham County Superior Court on 10/13/20 to answer his charge.

Treston Jordan, 20, of Brattleboro, VT

Officer Lockerby

On September 6, 2020 at approximately 0838 hours officers of the Brattleboro Police Department conducted a motor vehicle stop on White Birch Ave for a motor vehicle violation. The operator was identified as Treston R. Jordan of Brattleboro, VT.

​Upon further investigation it was discovered that Jordan’s driver’s license was criminally suspended. Jordan was placed under arrest and transported to the Brattleboro Police Department where he was fingerprinted and photographed.

​Jordan was issued a citation for Criminal DLS and released. Jordan is scheduled to appear in Windham County Superior Court: Criminal Division on 10/13/2020 to face the charge.

Samuel Hunt, 35, of Hinsdale, NH

Officer Lockerby

On August 16, 2020 at approximately 1833 hours officers of the Brattleboro Police Department conducted a motor vehicle stop on Western Avenue for a motor vehicle violation. The operator was identified as Samuel W. Hunt of Hinsdale, NH. Upon further investigation it was discovered that Hunt’s driver’s license was criminally suspended. Hunt was transported to the Brattleboro Police Department where he was fingerprinted and photographed. Hunt was issued a citation for Criminal DLS and released. Hunt is scheduled to appear in Windham County Superior Court: Criminal Division on 9/22/2020 to face the charge.

Alexander Williams, 31, of Madison, CT

Officer Lockerby

On August 8, 2020 at approximately 2214 hours officers of the Brattleboro Police Department conducted a motor vehicle stop on Interstate 91 for a motor vehicle violation. The operator was identified as Alexander J. Williams of Madison, CT. Upon further investigation it was discovered that Williams’s driver’s license was criminally suspended and he also had an active Vermont arrest warrant. Williams was placed under arrest and transported to the Brattleboro Police Department where he was fingerprinted and photographed. Williams was temporaly lodged in lieu of bail for the arrest warrant. Williams eventually made bail and was issued a citation for Criminal DLS and a criminal citation for the arrest warrant, and released. Williams is scheduled to appear in Lamoille County Superior Court: Criminal Division on 8/10/2020 to face the charge for the arrest warrant. He is also scheduled to appear in Windham County Superior Court: Criminal Division on 9/15/2020 to face the Criminal DLS charge.

Cara Rodrigues, 29, of Brattleboro, VT

Officer Penniman

On 7/28/20 Brattleboro Police observed Cara Rodrigues, a 29 year old female from Brattleboro, operating a vehicle on Western Ave.

Police observed several equipment violations, and knew that Rodrigues’ license was criminally suspended.

Police conducted a motor vehicle stop, and placed Rodrigues under arrest.

​Rodrigues was transported to the Brattleboro Police Department. There she was processed, and released on a citation. Rodrigues will appear at Windham County Superior Court on 9/8/20 to answer her charge.

Philip Patoine, 33, of Brattleboro, VT

Officer Penniman

On 7/1/20 Brattleboro Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle due to the plates not being assigned to the vehicle. The operator, later identified as Philip Patoine, a 33 year old male from Brattleboro, provided a false name to law enforcement.

Patoine was found to have a warrant for his arrest for Escape, and his privilege to operate a motor vehicle was criminally suspended.

Patoine was placed into custody, and transported to the Brattleboro Police Department. There he was processed, and later transported to Southern State Correctional Facility.

Gerald Sargent, 34, of Brattleboro, VT

Sgt. Hamilton

On June 19 2020 at approximately 0020 hours officers of the Brattleboro Police Department were on patrol on Putney Road and observed a vehicle operating without its lights activated. Officers stopped the vehicle, and subsequent investigation revealed that the operator, Gerald C. Sargent, had a criminally suspended license.

Sargent was arrested and later released with a citation for Driving with License Suspended Criminally, and is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham County Criminal Division on August 11 to face the charge.