Darlene Derby, 49, of Brattleboro, VT

Officer Penniman

On 7/16/21 Brattleboro Police conducted a search warrant on a residence at an apartment complex on Putney Rd.

Police recovered a small amount of crack cocaine, along with approximately 12.2 ounces of a white powder substance suspected to be cocaine. Police also located a small amount of amphetamines.

The apartment owner, Darlene Derby, was subsequently placed under arrest for Trafficking Cocaine and possession of Amphetamines.

Derby was processed at the Brattleboro Police Department. There she was released on a citation and conditions of release. Derby will appear at Windham County Superior Court on 7/19/21 for arraignment.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information in regards to drug activity related to this apartment is encouraged to call the Brattleboro Police Department, and leave a message for Ofc. Penniman.

Officer Penniman

On 7/16/21 Brattleboro Police conducted a search warrant on a residence at an apartment complex on Putney Rd.

Brattleboro Police seized approximately 347 grams, or 12.24 ounces of suspected cocaine from the residence.

This is an ongoing investigation, and police do have a suspect.

An updated press release will be released shortly.

Meagan Morse, 34, of Brattleboro, VT

Officer Penniman

On 9/23/20 Brattleboro Police executed a narcotics based search warrant on a residence located on South Main St.
 
Arrested was Meagan Morse, a 34 year old female from Brattleboro, for felony possession of cocaine.
 
Morse was transported to the Brattleboro Police Department. There she was processed, and released on a citation.
 
Morse will appear at Windham County Superior Court on 11/3/20 to answer her charge.
            

Susan Yeates, 56, of Brattleboro, VT

Sgt. Cable

On 8/21/2020 at approximately 11:30 PM Brattleboro Police stopped a vehicle on Birge Street in Brattleboro. The vehicle was subsequently seized for the application of a search warrant. Brattleboro Police executed a search warrant on the vehicle on 8/24/2020 and located suspected Fentanyl. The passenger of the vehicle, Susan Yeates, was later located and arrested on 9/17/2020. Yeates was released on court ordered conditions and to appear in court on 9/18/2020 to answer to the charge of Fentanyl Trafficking.

Patrick Devens, 57, of Brattleboro, VT
Rodney Lumbra, 59, of Brattleboro, VT

Officer Penniman

On 9/8/20 the Brattleboro Police executed a narcotics based search warrant on an apartment in the Melrose housing development.

This search warrant was the culmination of Police investigation and complaints from the community in regards to drug activity taking place.

Arrested were Patrick J. Devans, a 57 year old Male from Brattleboro, and Rodney Lumbra, a 59 year old male from Brattleboro.

Lumbra was arrested for misdemeanor possession of fentanyl. He was issued a citation on scene, and released. Lumbra will appear at Windham County Superior Court on 10/27/20 to answer his charge.

Devens was arrested for being in possession of trafficking amount of fentanyl. Devens was taken into custody and transported to the Brattleboro Police Department. There he was processed, and released on a citation and conditions of release. Devens will appear at Windham County Superior Court on 9/9/20 at 1230 to answer his charge.