Elizabeth MacFarland, 38, of Brattleboro, VT

Officer Hamilton

On December 21 2018 officers of the Brattleboro Police Department responded to a business on Elliot St. for a report of an out of control customer. Upon arrival officers met Elizabeth MacFarland, the customer in question. MacFarland refused to leave when instructed, and was physically resistant with officers when placed under arrest. MacFarland was transported to the department where she was lodged until sober, and then released with a citation. MacFarland will appear in Windham County Superior Court: Criminal Division on December 24 to face the charges.

Qadir N. Murray, 36, of Brattleboro, VT

Officer Winkler

On 11/17/18 at approximately 1516 hours officers from the Brattleboro Police Department were in contact with Qadir Murray on Fairground Road regarding an arrest warrant. Officers went to arrest Murray and a struggle insued. Murray was eventually arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Murray was transported to the Brattleboro Police Department where he was held in lieu of bail for his warrants. Murray was issued a citation to appear in Windam Superior Court: Criminal Division on 11/19/18 to answer for his charges.

Chyquan Cupe, 21, of Hartford, CT

Officer Wilson

On 10/25/2018 at approx. 1800 hrs, Brattleboro Officers attempted to stop a vehicle on Canal Street which did not have its lights on.  The operator jumped out of the vehicle without putting it into park and ran from Officers jumping over a fence into neighboring yards.  Multiple Brattleboro units and Vermont State Police arrived on scene.  A perimeter was set up and a search for the suspect was conducted.  The suspect was never found.  On 10/31/2018 at approximately 1830 hrs, a Brattleboro Officer on patrol, observed the suspect in the same general location and made contact with him.  The suspect again attempted to run.  Force was used to control the suspect.  He was placed under arrest and was found to be in possession of cocaine.  While handcuffed, the suspect attempted to escape.  He was identified as Chyquan M Cupe 21, from Hartford CT.  Cupe was transported to the Brattleboro Police Department where he was processed and ordered held on $2500 bail.  He is scheduled to appear in Windham County Superior Court on 10/30/2018 to answer to the charges. 

Douglas, James A. 28 of Brattleboro

Officer Fletcher

On 9/26/18 at approximately 6:00 PM officers from the Brattleboro Police Department responded to a local business for a report of a theft. The complainant reported a male subject had stolen a donation box. The male subject fled from the establishment, breaking the box on the sidewalk outside, taking the money, and then continued away from the business where he was apprehended by witnesses.

The subject was identified on scene as a female, James Douglas 28 of Brattleboro. After Douglas was advised she was under arrest, and while being placed into handcuffs she pulled away from the officer and attempted to free herself from the officers hold. Douglas was then placed in police cruiser while the witnesses were being interviewed. During this time she escaped from the cruiser and fled the scene on foot.

Douglas was later located and taken back into custody. Douglas was issued conditions of release and held on lack of$1,000 bail. She was issued citation to appear at the Windham Superior Court, Criminal Division on 9/27/18 at 1230 hours.

Carlos Rosa, 61, of Staten Island, NY

Officer Penniman

On 9/14/18 Carlos Rosa, a 61 Year Old Male from Staten Island, NY requested that the Brattleboro Police Department help him in unlocking his vehicle.
 
Upon arrival, Police observed suspected heroin inside the vehicle.
 
After successfully unlocking the vehicle, Police attempted to place Rosa under arrest. Rosa resisted, and was quickly placed into custody.
 
Rosa was transported to the Brattleboro Police Department, where he was processed.
Rosa was issued a citation for Possession of Heroin and Cocaine, and resisting arrest.
 
Rosa will appear at Windham County Superior Court on 9/17/18 to answer his charges. Rosa was held in lieu of $5,000.00

Jr Douglas, James, A. 28 of Brattleboro

Officer Kerylow

On 07/23/2018 Brattleboro Police met with a female subject on High Street regarding a theft of her purse. The female reported she was walking on Green Street when a male subject came up from behind her and grabbed onto her purse which was tucked under her left arm. The female reported there was a struggle with the male and the male ripped the purse from her possession. As the male was running away, he fell and dropped the purse causing her wallet to fall onto the ground. The male then took her wallet and continued running. The description of the male that was provided matched the description of James A. Douglas Jr.
 
During investigation officers were able to determine that one of the female’s debit cards was used shortly after the theft at a business on Canal Street. The employee at the business reported that Douglas had used the card to purchase cigarettes.
 
Officers were able to locate Douglas at a public building on South Main Street. When Douglas was taken into custody he resisited arrest and assaulted a police officer.
 
Douglas was transported to the Brattleboro Police Department where he was processed and lodged. Douglas was issued Conditions of Release, a citation to appear in court on 07/24/2018 and was held in lieu of $1,000 cash bail. 

Courtney Jacobs, 20, of Brattleboro, VT

Officer Kerylow

On 03/11/2018 at approximately 4:45am Brattleboro Police responded to a residence on Elliot Street for a citizen dispute. It was reported that a female subject kicked in a door of a tenant and threatened her.
 
Upon arrival, officers located Courtney D. Jacobs in her vehicle in the middle of Elliot Street. After speaking with the female complainant it was determined that Jacobs kicked open her door, causing damage, and threated the complainant.
 
Jacobs was placed under arrest and transported to the Brattleboro Police Department for processing. Jacobs was later released with a citation to appear in court on 03/27/2018.