Officer Washburn

​On May 22, 20212 at 1147 hours, Brattleboro police responded to a report of a single motor vehicle roll over crash on Route 142, near the Vernon town line.  On arrival officers located both occupants of the vehicle Justin Caminiti (19) and Cameron Raymond (19) of Hinsdale, NH at the scene.  Both occupants were transported to Brattleboro Memorial Hospital by Rescue.  Caminiti was later flown by helicopter to UMass medical center due to his injuries as he had been ejected from the vehicle.  Both Caminiti and Raymond were later reported to be in stable condition and released from the hospital.  This crash is currently under investigation.  Several witnesses were located at the scene however, police request anyone with any information to contact the Brattleboro Police Department at (802) 257-7950    

John Whelan, 71, of Dummerston, VT

Officer Cunningham

On December 24, 2020 officers of the Brattleboro Police Department, received information there was a possible operator of a vehicle driving while under the influence who had crashed into another vehicle on Black Mountain Road. The officers found the vehicle and conducted a motor vehicle stop on Black Mountain Road. Subsequent investigation revealed John Whelan, the operator of the vehicle, was under the influence of alcohol while operating a motor vehicle and left the scene of an accident without providing his information.

Whelan was placed under arrest, and transported to the Brattleboro Police Department. There he was processed, and released on a citation. Whelan will appear at Windham County Superior Court on January 12, 2021 to answer for the charge.

Det Sgt Eaton

The sole occupant of the vehicle was identified as Courtney L. Girouard, 38, of Brattleboro. Girouard’s vehicle left the roadway and struck a telephone pole. The vehicle continued through some brush where it rolled, ejecting Girouard.
Brattleboro Fire remained on scene to assist during the scene investigation.
Green Mountain Power responded and cut the power to the immediate area and then repaired the damaged pole.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Original press release below:
On 9/22/20 at approximately 1930 hrs Brattleboro Police responded to the area of 729 Upper Dummerston Rd. for a report of a vehicle that had left the roadway and struck a telephone pole.
The operator, whose name is being withheld until next of kin can be located, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Upper Dummerston Rd. was closed in the area for several hours to allow an investigation, and due to downed wires.
This investigation is ongoing, and anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to call the Brattleboro Police Department.

Officer Penniman

On 9/22/20 at approximately 1930 hrs Brattleboro Police responded to the area of 729 Upper Dummerston Rd. for a report of a vehicle that had left the roadway and struck a telephone pole.
The operator, whose name is being withheld until next of kin can be located, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Upper Dummerston Rd. was closed in the area for several hours to allow an investigation, and due to downed wires.
This investigation is ongoing, and anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to call the Brattleboro Police Department.