Misbah Abdul-Kareem, 36, of  Wilmington, VT

Sgt. Cable

On 10/11/2021 at approximately 10:55 AM Brattleboro Police received a call for a theft that occurred over the previous weekend at a residence on Forest Street. The victim reported that approximately $1,200 was stolen from their vehicle and they had the theft on surveillance. Officers identified the subject who stole the money as Misbah Abdul-Kareem and on 11/6/21 he was located and arrested. Abdul-Kareem was held in lieu of $500 bail and is scheduled to be in Windham Superior Court on 11/8/2021 at 12:30 PM to answer to the charge of Grand Larceny.

Jude Mischke, 52, of Putney, VT

Officer Penniman

On 9/25/21, Brattleboro Police responded to a residence on Marlboro Ave. for a report of a stolen electric bicycle. The complainant was able to provide video footage, and a description of the suspect was gathered.

Shortly afterwards, Officers received a complaint from the down town area of a male breaking into a vehicle. The description of this male was consistent with the description of the male for the bicycle theft.

Officers later located Jude Mischke on Canal St. Mischke matched the description, and probable cause was developed to arrest Mischke for both offenses. It was also discovered that Mischke was in violation of his Court Ordered Conditions of release by breaking his curfew and consuming alcohol.

Mischke was transported to the Brattleboro Police Department. There he was ordered held in lieu of bail. Mischke will appear at Windham County Superior Court on 9/27/21 to answer his charges.

Devon Wayans, 30, of CT

Officer Penniman

On 8/23/21 at approximately 1700 hrs Brattleboro Police responded to the intersection of Estey St. and Organ St. for a report of an assault.
Police contacted and interviewed the victim as to what had transpired. The victim stated that she had been assaulted by her boyfriend, and that the male had stolen her phone.

Police continued to speak with the victim, who recalled previous events of domestic abuse.

The male, identified as Devon Wayans, was later located and placed under arrest. The male was transported to the Brattleboro Police Department, where he was lodged and held without bail.

Wayans will appear at Windham County Superior Court on 8/24/21 at 1230 to answer to the following charges:

​Domestic Assault.
1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault (X3)
Interference with Access to Emergency Services.
Grand Larceny
Larceny from a Person.
Stalking
Criminal Threatening.

Nicholas Lapedota, 40, of Brattleboro, VT

Lt Petlock

On 07/06/21, Brattleboro Police responded to a business on Old Ferry Road to investigate a theft that occurred overnight. Numerous tools were stolen from vehicles, with a total value of over $1100.00. Following an investigation into the incident, Nicholas Lapedota was cited for the offense of Grand Larceny. Chelsie Ouellette was also issued a citation for Aiding in the Commission of a Felony. Both were ordered to appear in Windham Superior Court on 09/21/21.
 
 

Jason King, 48, of Bellows Falls, VT

Officer Washburn

On 04/28/21 at approximately 2:40pm, Brattleboro Police received a report of a male subject attempting to cut a catalytic converter from a vehicle in the parking lot to a business on Western Avenue. A description was provided of the suspect and his vehicle. Officers attempted to stop the operator on Interstate 91, however he fled into New Hampshire. Officers discontinued pursuit of the vehicle, but in searching the area were able to locate the operator in Chesterfield.
 
The operator, identified as Jason D. King was taken into custody by Chesterfield Police for an unrelated arrest warrant. King was cited for the following offenses by the BPD; Attempted Grand Larceny, Unlawful Mischief, Attempting to Elude an Officer, and Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle. He was ordered to appear in Windham County Superior Court on 06/15/21.