Moffitt, Deven D., 29 of Brattleboro, VT

Officer Washburn

On June 6, 2019 at approximately 1444 hours, Brattleboro Police approached Moffitt on Elliot Street regarding an unrelated matter.  Prior to Moffitt being taken into custody, Officers saw him drop an item over the fence.  The item was recovered and found to contain crack cocaine and prescription medication.
 
Moffitt was arrested and issued a citation to appear in court on 6/7/19.

Moffit, Deven – 29 – Brattleboro, Vt.

Officer Washburn

On June 05, 2019, officers of the Brattleboro Police Department responded to a residence on Main Street in the town of Brattleboro, for a report of an assault. Subsequent investigation revealed that 3 individuals attacked an 18 year old male while he was in another residence on Main Street. It was also reported that a gun was involved in this incident. The 18 year old male victim sustained serious but non-life threatening injuries and was transported to the Brattleboro Memorial Hospital.
 
One of the 3 individuals that attacked the 18 year old male was identified as 19 year old Bobby Bethune. Bethune was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault, and Interference with Emergency Services, and later ordered held without bail. Bethune will appear in Windham County Superior Court: Criminal Division on 06/05/2019 to answer to the charge.
 
 
Update
 
On June 06, 2019, officers from the Brattleboro Police Department were able to locate a 2nd individual involved in the assault.  The male subject was identified as Deven Moffitt age 29 of Brattleboro.
 
Moffitt was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault, and Interference with Emergency Services, and later ordered held on $10,000.00 bail. Moffitt will appear in Windham County Superior Court: Criminal Division on 06/07/2019 to answer to the charges.
 
The investigation is ongoing and additional arrests are expected.

Bethune, Bobby – 19 – Brattleboro, Vt.

Officer Washburn

On June 05, 2019, officers of the Brattleboro Police Department responded to a residence on Main Street in the town of Brattleboro, for a report of an assault. Subsequent investigation revealed that 3 individuals attacked an 18 year old male while he was in another residence on Main Street. It was also reported that a gun was involved in this incident.
 
One of the 3 individuals that attacked the 18 year old male was identified as 19 year old Bobby Bethune. The 18 year old male victim sustained serious but non-life threatening injuries and was transported to the Brattleboro Memorial Hospital. Bethune was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault, and Interference with Emergency Services, and later ordered held without bail. Bethune will appear in Windham County Superior Court: Criminal Division on 06/05/2019 to answer to the charge.
 
The investigation is ongoing and additional arrests are expected.

Craig, Kenneth J., 44, of Brattleboro
Rutledge, Zachary T., 22, of Brattleboro
Gagne, Chrisanna M., 29, of Brattleboro

Officer Hamilton

On June 4 2019 at approximately 1715 hours officers of the Brattleboro Police Department responded to a residence on Canal Street for a reported stabbing. Upon arrival officers met with several individuals, including Zachary Rutledge, who appeared to have been stabbed. Rutledge was transported to Brattleboro Memorial Hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries.

Officers located Kenneth Craig and Chrisanna Gagne, residents. Subsequent investigation revealed that there was an altercation between Craig and Rutledge involving a knife, and both men sustained injuries. Craig was not transported. Investigation into this matter is ongoing, and anyone with information relating to this incident is encouraged to contact the Brattleboro Police Department.
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Gagne was arrested on an outstanding warrant and held in lieu of $10,000 bail. Craig and Rutledge were both issued citations for assault, and will appear in Windham County Superior Court: Criminal Division on June 18 to face the charges.

Becker, Jody 55 of Brattleboro

Officer Law

On 5/28/2019 at approximately 10:00 PM Brattleboro Police responded to a residence on Western Ave. It was reported that there was a domestic assault in progress.  Upon arrival Brattleboro Police determined Jody Becker 55 of Brattleboro, had assaulted two female relatives. Both Females sustained minor injuries. Becker was arrested for Domestic Assault and later released on conditons and a citation to appear at the Windham County Superior Court: Criminal Division on 5/29/19. 

Officer Law

On 5/12/2019 at approximately 3:40 PM Brattleboro Police responded to a business on Putney Rd. for a report of an employee that had been taking money. It was reported that the juvenile male had been taking money for approximately two months.
 
Upon further investigation it was founded that a male juvenile who had worked at the business had taken money on multiple occasions. Brattleboro Police located the juvenile and issued him a citation for Grand Larceny. The juvenile is to appear at the Windham County Superior Court: Family Division on July 11, 2019 to face the charge. 

Lepisto, Mark. J. 39 Year Old Male from Brattleboro

Officer Penniman

On 6/3/19 Brattleboro Police took a report of a possible violation of an abuse prevention order.  Investigation revealed that Mark J. Lepisto, a 39 year old male from Brattleboro, made contact with an individual; violating an active abuse prevention order.
 
Lepisto has previously been convicted of violating an abuse prevention order, therefor any subsequent like charges are felonious in nature.  Lepisto was placed under arrest, and transported to the Brattleboro Police Department. There he was issued conditions of release, and held in lieu of $10,000.  Lepisto will appear at Windham County Superior Court on 6/4/19 to answer his charge.  

Andrews, Adrasteia K- 40- Brattleboro

SGT Stanley

On 6/1/2019 the Brattleboro Police Department conducted a motor vehicle stop on S Main Street for a speeding violation. During the motor vehicle stop it was determined that the operator, Adrasteia Andrews’ license to operate a motor vehicle was currently under criminal suspension in the State of Vermont. Andrews was subsequently issued a criminal citation to appear in Windham County Superior Court; Criminal Divison on 7/23/19 at 8am for the offense of Driving After Suspension or Revocation of License. 

Burke, Jeffrey. D. 39 Year old male from Brattleboro

Officer Penniman

On 6/1/19 Brattleboro Police responded to a business on Vernon St. for a suspicious call. The complainant stated that he heard what sounded like someone sawing metal.  Upon arrival, investigation revealed that Jeffrey D. Burke, a 39 year old male from VT had cut the exhaust of the complainants vehicle, in an attempt to steal metal for scrapping.
 
Burke was placed under arrest, and transported to the Brattleboro Police Department where he was processed, and released on a citation for unlawful mischief and petit larceny. Burke will appear at Windham County Superior Court on 6/3/19 to answer his charges. 

Maloney, Miles. 30 Year Old Male from Wardsboro, VT. 

Officer Penniman

On 5/31/19 Brattleboro Police observed a vehicle with defective equipment. A motor vehicle stop was conducted on Cherry St.  The operator, Miles Maloney, a 30 year old male from Wardsboro, VT was found to have a criminally suspended license.
Maloney was placed under arrest, and transported to the Brattleboro Police Department. There he was processed, and released on a citation.  Maloney will appear at Windham County Superior Court on 7/23/19 to answer his charge.