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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.
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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. Officer Carbone
On May 16, 2020, at approximately 5:00pm, Officers of the Brattleboro Police Department, as well as members of The Brattleboro Fire Department and Rescue Inc. responded to Motor Vehicle Crash that took place near a business on Marlboro Road in Brattleboro. Due to the severity of the crash both lanes of traffic were shut down from approximately 5:15pm until 6:20pm. The vehicles involved in the crash were a Chevy Cruze and a Honda Motorcycle. The persons involved were Timothy Gerbasi, a 52 year old male from Brattleboro, and Shelley Donald, a 47 year old female from Athol, MA. Gerbasi suffered serious, but non-life threatening, injuries and was transported to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Hospital for treatment. Donald suffered minor injuries and was treated at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital. Circumstances surrounding the crash are still under investigation. Officer Kerylow
On 04/29/2020 at approximately 1:58pm Brattleboro Police, Rescue Inc. and Brattleboro Fire responded to Main Street near Brattleboro Savings and Loan for a report of a bicyclist that was struck by a motor vehicle. Through investigation it was discovered that Alice A. Blais, 88 year old female from Claremont, NH, was travelling north on Main Street in her vehicle when a bicyclist pulled onto Main Street from Brattleboro Savings and Loan. The bicyclist was identified as Kathleen D. Sims, 57 year old female from Brattleboro, VT. It was determined that Sims failed to yield to oncoming traffic and collided with Blais. Sims was transported to Brattleboro Memorial Hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Officer Cooke
On February 22, 2020 at approximately 0215 hours, officers from the Brattleboro Police Department were dispatched to a 2 car motor vehicle crash on Cotton Mill Hill. Upon arrival of officers it was learned that one of the vehicles had fled from the scene of the crash after causing significant damage to the other vehicle. At this time the Police Department is seeking information that would identify the operator and the vehicle that left the scene. The vehicle was described as a dark colored truck, and would most likely have significant damage to the drivers side of the vehicle. Anybody with information is urged to contact the Police Department. 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. Officer Kerylow
On 12/19/2019 at approximately 2:49pm Brattleboro Police responded to the area of Putney Road and Browne Court for a report of a motor vehicle collision with possible entrapment. Brattleboro Fire and Rescue Inc. also responded. Dylan R. Ray was operating a silver 2009 Subaru Forester and was turning onto Putney Road from a business parking lot. Elaine M. Greenwood was operating a gold 2006 Toyota Camry north on Putney Road and collided with Ray’s vehicle. Ray was treated on scene and did not sustain any injuries. Greenwood was transported to Brattleboro Memorial Hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Sgt. Stanley
On 12/10/2019 at approximately 1250pm the Brattleboro Police Department was actively investigating a motor vehicle collision in the exit 3 roundabout when a second collision occurred. The second collision involving a passenger car and a box truck occurred on the north end of the roundabout causing significant damage but no injuries to either operator. The roundabout was intermittently closed for approximately one hour causing heavy delays in traffic. Thanks to the Brattleboro Fire Department and Marlboro Collision for assisting in the removal of the vehicles. Officer Cunningham
On 10/31/2019 at approximately 6:45 PM Brattleboro Police, Brattleboro Fire Department and Rescue Inc responded to a vehicle collision involving two pedestrians on Canal Street near Oak Grove Avenue. Investigation revealed that Michael Floyd (39 of Brattleboro) struck a 28 year old male and a 29 year old female in a crosswalk with his vehicle, a 2009 Honda Civic. Both pedestrians sustained non-life threatening injuries and were transported by ambulance to Brattleboro Memorial Hospital. Canal Street was closed in that area between 6:45 PM and 7:05 PM. The investigation into this collision is still ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Brattleboro Police at 802-257-7950. |
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