Crime and Police Protection in Pownal

 

 

 

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The Vermont State Police have provided us with the total amount of incidents for 2008. We wish to thank them again for their assistance in supplying this information and the monthly stats for our community. These totals speak for themselves. Again we thank the Vermont State Police and our Constable for their service to our community.

 

Vermont State Police 2008 Report for Pownal

January 1, 2008 thru December 31, 2008

VSP, Shaftsbury

 

12 consent search,

1 natural death,

1 sex offense, forcible rape,

1 ag assault with knife,

4 ag assault, no weapon,

17 simple assault, not aggravated,

1 assault intimidation,

7 burglary force residence,

3 burglary force, non-residence,

3 burglary no force residence,

2 burglary no force, non-residence,

1 larceny, shoplifting,

9 larceny from motor vehicles,

3 larceny, auto parts/accessories,

4 larceny, bicycles,

2 larceny, other buildings,

12 larceny, all others,

1 larceny att. auto parts/accessories,

3 theft automobile,

1 theft motorcycle,

1 theft other vehicle,

1 fraud, insufficient funds, check,

2 fraud, false pretenses/swindle,

1 fraud, other,

1 embezzment,

1 stolen property, possession,

9 vandalism of motor vehicles,

7 vandalism of residences,

11 vandalism, misc.,

6 lewd, immoral practices,

3 cont. subst/drug equipment violation,

1 mistreatment of a child,

1 runaway juvenile,

6 domestic abuse order violations,

20 driving under the influence,

7 illegal possession by a minor,

1 disturbing the peace,

1 quarrels,

16 family disturbances,

6 disorderly conduct, other,

5 condition of release violations,

2 annoying, harrass, susp. phone calls,

1 threatening phone calls,

2 false information to police,

2 kidnapping,

3 probation/parole violations,

2 public nuisance or pranks,

8 trespassing violations,

1 explosives/incendiary problem,

1 fugutive,

9 arrest on warrant, police check,

6 accident, injury, DMV report,

37 accident damage, DMV report,

1 ATC accident,

44 motor vehicle, disturbances,

1 carless negligent motor vehicle,

8 DLS criminal,

6 LSA motor vehicle,

1 littering,

4 canine use (police dogs),

1 bomb squad team response,

1 deer violations,

2 public outreach programs,

14 alarms,

4 ambulance or medical assist,

7 animal problems,

67 agency assists,

1 operating along a public highway,

10 attempt to locate,

2 attempted suicide,

15 ATV incidents,

1 basic rule,

1 burglary alarm,

83 citizen dispute,

79 citizen assist,

7 communications offense,

4 condition of vehicle,

4 driving/roadways laned for traffic,

1 directed patrol,

1 driving to the right,

53 E911 hangups,

1 basic rule and maximum limits,

14 false alarms,

1 fish and game offense,

1 illegal alien detention,

13 intoxicated person,

27 juvenile problems,

2 lost or found property,

24 motorist assistance,

2 mental health assistance,

3 message delivered,

5 missing persons,

1 not classified,

6 noise disturbances,

1 parking problem,

69 suspicious persons/circumstances,

1 property watch,

1 snowmobile incident,

1 speeding 31+, not interstate,

2 search warrants,

11 traffic hazards,

2 threatening,

2 tail lights,

1 vehicle serious and inspection,

24 welfare check,

2 family offenses, other (old),

1 cont subst/possession cocaine,

12 cont subst/posession marijuana,

1 cont subst/possession synthetics,

1 cultivation of marijuane,

Total incidents for this portion of report 926

Traffic,

Citations 302, violations 302,

Warnings 549, violations 578

Total all services, 2,355

 

Constable LaFontaine,

week ending 1/12/2009

2 domestic family disputes assisted VSP,

1 VIN check,

15 vehicle stops,

1 call to Mason Hill Road, family eviction and property dispute,

1 supervise removal of family property from Mason Hill Road home,

8 hours at the Vt. Police Academy

 

Constable LaFontaine,

week ending 1/25/09,

1 VIN check,

2 trespassing complaints, N. W. Hill Road and Route 7,

1 911 hangup, Alta Gardens,

22 vehicle stops,

1 possible suicide assist VSP,

1 assist motorist on Barbers Pond Road

 

Constable LaFontaine,

week ending 2/2/09

1 eviction and property removal,

1 VSP dispatched me to residence on Route 7, notify occupant of family emergency,

1 complaint about speeding in Pownal Center near school,no matching vehicle found,

2 VIN checks,

11 vehicle stops,

 

Constable LaFontaine,

week ending 2/9/09

1 neighbor dispute and threats, Route 7,

1 theft of property complaint, Barbers Pond Road,

1 mobile home vandalized and possible transient living in home invest.,

1 call to Green mt. Trailer Park, vehicle driving in field, found vehicle stuck in snow call tow truck,

Assisted VSP, Pownal Elem. School complaint of vehicles passing buses when lights and stop placard were on and displayed,

At school daily for loading of all children and followed different buses daily.

1 VIN check for Jellys Auto

 

Constable LaFontaine,

week ending 2/15/09

4 domestic dispute calls,

1 trespassing call,

2 late night business and town property checks,

DUI patrol with VSP,

26 vehicles stops for the week,

Pownal Elementary School daily for supervision of bus loading. School has been having problems with drivers running the busses (passing) when their lights and STOP placards are displayed. I have been at the school daily and followed different bus runs daily. Since I have been there no problems have occurred.

 

Constable LaFontaine,

week ending 2/22/09

20 vehicle stops during patrols,

Dispatch meeting at Bennington PD (radio service and concerns),

1 neighbor dispute (trespassing and ATV use),

1 ATV call,

1 landlord/tenant dispute,

1 call for advice and tenant rights,

2 late night/early morning DUI patrols,

2 town business and property night checks

 

Constable LaFontaine,

week ending 3/1/09

20 vehicle stops,

1 VIN check,

1 ATV complaint,

1 snowmobile complaint,

1 damage to motor vehicle complaint,

2 domestic calls,

assist VSP with possible felony vehicle stop,

Assist Pownal Fire with traffic control,

Pownal School complaint about a driver interfering with bus run at after school program.

 

 

Vermont State Police Report for January 2009

January 1, 2009 thru January 31, 2009

VSP, Shaftsbury

1 suicide,

2 assault simple, not aggravated,

1 fraud, false pretenses/swindle,

1 vandalism of motor vehicle,

1 sex off reg., failure to reg.,

1 regujlated drugs, cultivation offense,

1 controled subst/drug equjipment violation,

1 driving under the influence,

1 arrest on warrant, police check,

3 accident damage, DMV report,

3 motor vehicle, disturbances,

3 alarms,

1 ambulance or medical assist,

2 agency assist,

1 attempted suicide,

8 citizen dispute,

7 citizen assist,

1 communications offense,

2 E911 hangups,

3 false alarms,

1 intoxicated person,

2 motorist assist,

2 message delivered,

2 not classified,

1 passing school bus,

4 suspicious person/circumstances,

1 traffic hazard,

4 welfare check

total incidents 61,

citations 23, violations 23,

warnings 36, violations 37

 

Thank You!

To all the residents who turned out to ask the candidates questions on the upcoming election. Also all the candidates who took the time and effort to explain and answer questions. And particularly those who moderated the event and filmed it for CAT-TV at a later time. Your efforts are appreciate by our community.

 

Albert A. Lafontaine elected constable

I would like to thank the voters from the Town of Pownal for their overwhelming support in the town's elections. I will never forget the people from the town no matter how long I should live and will always be proud to have them as my neighbors. I would like to thank all my friends who allowed me to put my signs up in their yards and supported me through the campaign process. I would also like to thank Sergeant George Babcock for his support, guidance and standing out in the cold for me during the election. My most sincere thanks and devotion goes to my wife Laurie who has made me a better person and who endured the bitter cold all day to support me. With friends and neighbors like all of you, and a wife like Laurie, I am the most blessed person in the world. Thanks also to Jody, Dave and Andrew for running a great campaign and being the type of quality people that Pownal needs.

Sincerely,

Albert A. Lafontaine

Constable

 

Vermont State Police Report for February 2009

February 1, 2009 thru February 28, 2009

VSP Shaftsbury

1 burglary, no force residence,

1 lewd, immoral practices,

1 family disturbance,

1 accident injury, DMV report,

2 accident damage, DMV report,

7 motor vehicle, disturbances,

2 DLS criminal,

1 alarm,

2 agency assist,

2 ATV incidents,

7 citizen dispute,

2 citizen assist,

4 E911 hangups,

1 no insurance,

1 juvenile problem,

1 limitations on passing,

2 motorist assist,

1 not classified,

1 suspicious person/circumstances,

1 inspection of register vehicle,

1 welfare check,

63 citations, 63 violations,

9 warnings, 9 viiolations,

total this report 114

 

Constable Lafontaine,

week ending 3/8/09

1 vehicle driving recklessly, Pownal Ctr. Vehicle found,

l call to N. Pownal possible party with large fire,

1 call about stray dog. Pownal dog officer not home, when to location and could not find dog,

7 vehicle stops during patrols,

1 late nite business check patrol,

Town Election,

Town Meeting,

1 assist VSP theft, Main Street complaint

 

Contacted the BCSD

Awaiting word if we might gain for the page some of their data on a weekly and or monthly basis. Hope to have an answer shortly. Thanks to a Real Vermonter for this suggestion. If we are able this will paint a more complete picture of the public safety in Pownal.

April 2009. BCSD only participates in grant programs here in Pownal such as "click it or ticket" or county wide checkpoints, that are supported by grant monies. No patrols are made in Pownal. Several officers bring their cars home and this will explain seeing them on our roadways.

 

Constable Lafontaine

Week ending 3/16/09

Total 34 vehicle stops,

1 assist VSP Pownal Ctr. dispute,

1 neighbor dispute in N. Pownal,

2 VIN checks,

1 ATV complaint,

1 late night business and town property check

 

Constable Lafontaine,

week ending 3/22/09

Total vehicle stops 32,

3 theft complaints,

4 calls for ATV's,

1 trespassing complaint,

1 late night business and property check

 

Constable Lafontaine,

week ending 3/29/09

19 vehicle stops,

4 calls on ATV complaints investigated,

2 VIN checks,

1 trespassing investigation,

1 vehicle reclaimed to right owner, person who had vehicle was given it wrongfully,

2 neighbor disputes

 

Constable Lafontaine,

week ending 4/6/09

1 assist VSP with single car accident, traffic,

1 abandoned vehicle (car), Niles School Road,

1 Call about ATV,

8 vehicle stops

 

Constable Lafontaine,

week ending 4/13/09

31 vehicle stops,

4 VIN checks,

1 complaint motorcycle accident,

10 ATV calls,

2 late night property and business checks.

 

Constable Lafontaine,

week ending 4/19/09

1 assist VSP with missing juvenile from Pownal call,

1 harassment complaint,

1 neighbor dispute,

1 illegally parked vehicle,

1 late night business and property check,

7 ATV calls,

42 vehicle stops on normal patrols

 

Constable Lafontaine,

week ending 4/27/09

2 late nite business and property checks, 

15 vehicle stops,

3 atv complaints,

2 neighbor disputes,

1 illegal dumping call,

2 VIN checks

 

Constable Lafontaine,

week ending 5/3/09

19 vehicle stops on routine patrols,

1 illegal mail removal from box,

1 illegal dumping site,

assist VSP residential alarm,

assist VSP suspicious vehicle,

3 VIN checks,

1 trespassing, Alta Gardens,

4 disorderly conduct, Alta Gardens,

assist PFD at Mack Molding alarm,

assist Shiners Bingo track, racetrack

 

Constable Lafontaine,

week ending 5/11/09

1 stranded moorist, rt. 7, call tow truck,

2 trespassing complaints,

1 assist VSP custody problems,

1 custody questions,

1 late nite business and property check,

25 vehicle stops,

Pownal school bus loading traffic control. Watch problem bus stop in S.Pownal for bus loading and unloading.

 

Constable Lafontaine,

week ending 5/17/09

17 vehicle stops on patrol,

3 neighbor disputes,

1 possible attempted breakin,

1 eviction notice,

3 atv complaints,

1 child harassment complaint,

ATV protrol along railroad tracks behind Alta Gardens and to N. Pownal,

School bus loading and unloading in S. Pownal

 

Vermont State Police Report for March 2009

March 1 thru March 31

VSP Shaftsbury

2 consent search,

1 natural death,

1 burglary, no force, residence,

1 larceny from building,

2 larceny all others,

4 vandalism of motor vehicles,

1 regulated drugs, posession of,

2 runaway, juvenile,

2 driving under the influence,

1 disturbing the peace,

2 accident, damage, DMV report,

1 motor vehicle, disturbance,

1 careless negligent, motor vehicle,

1 agency assist,

1 ATV accident,

1 basic rule,

3 citizen dispute,

6 citizen assist,

1 communications offense,

1 condition of vehicle,

1 driving to right,

6 E911  hangups,

2 false alarms,

3 juvenile problem,

2 missing person,

1 not classified,

1 noise disturbance,

1 obstructing windshields,

7 suspicious person/circumstances,

1 welfare check

citations 27, violations 27,

warnings 38, violations 39,

total this report 60

 

Vermont State Police Report April 2009

April 1 thru April 30

VSP Shaftsbury,

1 consent search,

1 ag assault, no weapon,

1 assault, simple, not aggravated,

1 burglary, no force residence,

1 burglary, attempted residence,

1 larceny, all others,

1 fraud, false token,

1 fraud, wire,

1 regulated drugs, possession of,

3 driving  under the influence,

1 family disturbance,

1 disorderly conduct, other,

1 false information to police,

1 perjury,

1 probation, parole violation,

1 trespassing violation,

1 accident damage, DMV report,

3 motor vehicle, disturbances,

2 DLS criminal,

1 LSA motor vehicle,

2 alarm,

1 ambulance/medical assist,

1 animal problem,

7 agency assist,

1 registration required,

1 attempt to locate,

2 ATV incident,

1 basis rule,

2 citizen dispute,

5 citizen assist,

1 communication offense,

1 condition of vehicle,

2 E911 hangups,

1 false alarm,

1 stop/yield intersections,

1 no insurance,

1 intoxicated person,

3 juvenile problem,

2 motorists assist,

2 missing person,

1 noise disturbance,

1 DLS, civil,

9 suspicious person/circumstances,

2 traffic hazards,

1 inspection of register vehicle,

1 welfare check,

citations 49, violations 49,

warnings 52, violations 54

total this report 78

 

Constable Lafontaine,

week ending 5/24/09

14 vehicle stops,

call to White Oaks hiking trail area, yelling and screams corming from trail in woods,

assist VSP suspicious person,

assist VSP property damage and trespassing (juvenile),

call to race track property, possible gun shots,

2 ATV complaints

 

Constable Lafontaine,

week ending 5/31/09

13 vehicle stops,

call to Ctr. Pownal, vehicle tampered with,

Pownal school problem, child,

call for items missing from truck bed,

call to Noble Road, possible camp fire,

VIN check,

3 ATV complaints,

 

Constable Lafontaine,

week ending 6/6/09

ATV on private property,

ATV on public road with child,

assist Shriners Bingo traffic,

Call to Ctr. Pownal, neighbor dispute

 

Constable Lafontaine,

week ending 6/15/09

2 ATV complaints,

1 neighbor dispute,

19 vehicle stops,

1 call on abandoned vehicle, possibly stolen,

1 call about possible under age drinking party,

Monitored bus loading and drop off,

1 call  to school, possible irate parent,

1 call about car passing bus with lights and sign on and visible.

 

Vermont State Police Report May 2009

May l thru May 31

VSP Shaftsbury

1 consent search,

1 ag assault, no weapon,

2 simple assault, not aggravated,

1 burglary, forced residence,

1 larceny from building,

1 vandalism, misc.,

1 regulated drugs, posssession of,

1 regulated drugs, cultivation of,

2 family disturbance,

1 disorderly conduct, other,

1 impeding police officer,

1 fireworks,

1 arrest on warrant,  police check,

1 accident injury, DMV report,

5 motor vehicle, disturbances,

2 DLS criminal,

1 ambulance or medical assist,

7 agency assist,

1 attempt to locate,

3 ATV incidents,

1 burglary alarm,

14 citizen dispute,

4 citizen assist,

2 communications offense,

6 E911 hangups,

1 fish and game offense,

1 intoxicated person,

2 juvenile problem,

1 motorist assist,

1 mental health assist,

1 not classified,

1 noise disturbance,

1 DLS, civil,

8 duspicious person/circumstance,

1 speeding 11-20 mph not interest,

2 threatening,

1 turning  at intersection,

1 unsecure premises,

3 welfare check,

Citations, 46, violations 46,

warnings 82, violations 87

total this report 87

 

Constable Lafontaine,

week ending 6/21/09

1 911 hangup call, assist VSP,

1 stolen property report assist VSP,

1 assist probation and parole and VSP violation,

2 ATV,

2 Vin checks,

1 late night business and property checks,

2 neighbor dispute property issues (1 involving a firearm being used),

1 break in,

20 vehicle stops,

2 monitor bus loading and unloading,

Gratitis/unpaid services,

Lead rescue squad motorcycle ride,

Pownal School Graduation

 

Constable Lafontine,

week ending 6/30/09

27 vehicle stops,

2 nuisance complaints,

3 ATV complaints,

2 neighbor disputes,

1 information on registration,

2 monitor school bud loading and unloading,

1 business and town property check,

1 trespassing call,

1 VIN check,

1 children on bikes in front of traffic

 

Constable Lafontaine,

week ending 7/6/09

2 nuisance calls, went to state atty. office to review nujisance complaints,

33 vehicle stops,

2 ATV calls,

1 suspicious activity call,

1 neighbor dispute,

2 late night business and property checks,

1 speeding call,

1 trespassing complaint

 

Constable lafontaine,

week ending 7/13/09

1 call horses in road Route 346 and Rt. 7 area, animals found and owner contacted,

1 destruction of property call,

1 call possible drinking of minors,

2 noise complaints,

1 traffic complaint,

16 vehicle stops

 

Constable Lafontaine,

week ending 7/21/09

1 call to road blocked by fallen tree,

1 call to theft of property,

1 assist at accident,

1 investigation of location of wanted person,

2 neighbor disputes,

3 ATV calls,

1 traffic complaint at summer camp, speeding,

Assist Hospice motorcycle ride with traffic control,

21 vehicle stops,

1 ATV patrol

 

Vermont State Police Report June 2009

1 consent search,

1 burglary force, non-residence,

1 larceny auto parts/accessories,

1 larceny from building,

1 larceny fro coin operated machine,

1 vandalism of motor vehicle,

2 vandalism of residence,

1 lews, immoral practices,

2 family disturbances,

1 condition of release violation,

2 accident injury, DMV report,

1 accident damage, DMV report,

4 motor vehicle disturbances,

1 LSA motor vehicle,

1 ambulance or medical assist,

1 animal problem,

4 agency assist,

1 attempt to locate,

8 citizen dispute,

9 citizen assist,

1 communications offense,

1 driveway roadways laned for traffic,

4 E911 hangups,

1 false alarm,

2 juvenile problem,

1 passing school bus,

10 suspicious person/circumstances,

1 starting parked vehicle,

2 traffic crash, non reportable,

1 traffic hazard,

1 threatening,

1 vehicle serial number inspection,

4 welfare check,

Warnings 35, violations 36

Citations 13, violations 13

Total incidents this report 74

 

Constable Lafontaine,

Weeking ending 8/17/09

Been very busy, mostly with investigations and follup intviews.

2 illegal dump sites found, photos and documentation recorded,

1 directed/requested patrol. stationary radar. Various locations on Jackson Crossing Rd. at resident request. 4 separate patrols.

1 child welfare report,

1 late night business and property check,

1 attemped breakin,

1 served court divorce papers,

1 alarm at Stewarts,

1 neighbor dispute involving 6 people, possible assault, property damage and trespassing.

2 calls to Alta Gardens,

17 vehicle stops

 

Constable Lafontaine,

week ending 8/31/09

includes week ending 8/22/09

1 setup and assist in arrest of felon at Tri-State Fair with VSP,

1 assist VSP with burglary investigation,

1 vehicle damage report,

1 call about possible unsafe gun fire,

1 state atty. office discuss property damage case, filed report,

1 assist VSP interview possible suspect in burglary case and property damage case,

1 stolen items from Pownal retail location investigation,

3 ATV complaints,

16 vehicle stops,

1 call to Alta Gardens vehicle damage and property stolen,

1 call to No. Pownal information of illegal dumping,

2 ATV calls,

1 vehicle stop

 

Constable Lafontaine

week ending 9/6/09

1 trespassing call,

1 stolen property complaint,

1 breaking into vehicle call,

3 ATV calls,

2 neighbor dispute calls,

1 call for grass fire on route 346,

18 vehicle stops on regular patrols

 

Vermont State Police Report July 2009

1 burglary, no force, non-residence,

1 larceny from motor vehicle,

1 larceny, auto parts/accessories,

3 larceny, all others,

2 theft automobile,

1 vandalism of motor vehicles,

1 vandalism, misc.,

1 lewd, immoral practices,

2 regulated drugs/possession of,

1 mistreatment of a child,

1 illegal possession by a minor,

1 fireworks,

3 arrest on warrant, police check,

2 accident, dmage, DMV report,

2 motor vehicle disturbances,

1 LSA motor vehicle,

2 canine use, police dogs,

4 agency assist,

13 citizen dispute,

9 citizen assist,

1 communications offense,

2 E911 hangups,

1 false alarm,

2 juvenile problem,

1 mental health assistance,

1 missing person,

1 not classified,

6 suspicious person/circumstances,

1 traffic hazard,

3 welfare check

warnings 37, violations 40,

citations 38, violations 38

total incidents this report 71

 

Vermonst State Police Report August 2009

1 unclassified,

2 assault simple, not aggravated,

1 burglary no force, non-residence,

2 larceny from building,

1 larceny all other,

1 arson, all other,

1 forgery, check,

1 fraud, insuffienct funds, check,

3 vandalism, misc.,

1 driving under the influence,

2 family disturbances,

1 condition of release violation,

2 accident damage, DMV report,

1 motor vehicle disturbances,

1 DLS criminal,

3 alarm,

1 ambulance or medical assist,

1 animal problem,

4 agency assist,

1 attempted suicide,

2 ATV incidents,

1 basic rule,

8 citizen dispute,

5 citizen assist,

2 communications offense,

1 E911 hangup,

2 false alarm,

1 juvenile problem,

1 limitations on passing,

1 motorist assist,

1 mental health assistance,

1 missing person,

1 noise disturbance,

11 suspicious person/circumstances,

1 recovered stolen property,

1 recovered stolen auto,

1 speeding local, 11-20 mph,

1 traffic hazard,

1 threatening,

1 welfare check,

warnings 57, violations 60,

citations 33, violations 34

total incidents this report 75

 

Constable Lafontaine,

week ending 9/17/09

4 ATV calls,

1 suspicious person around residence,

1 illegaly parked vehicle,

1 custody problem and questions,

1 property damage,

1 domestic fight,

2 speeding concern calls,

1 late night business and property check,

1 illegal dumping,

17 vehicle stops

 

Constable Lafontaine,

week ending 9/20/09

4 ATV complaints around town,

special patrol for car show traffic,

2 trespassing compaints,

3 VIN checks,

1 late night business and property check patrol,

call to race track from owners about car show,

1 vehicular assault,

1 road rage, with baseball bat used,

1 possible deer jacking,

1 suspicious vehicle in field,

morning school bus traffic,

1 meeting with state atty. office

 

Constable Lafontaine,

week ending 10/03/09

1 illegal dump site,

1 trip to VSP,

1 landlord/tenant dispute,

1 suspicious person, Pownl Ctr.,

1 dangerous driving complaint,

3 morning school bus loading monitoring,

1 late night check,

17 vehicle stops

 

Thanks again to Constable Al Lafontaine for his continued loyality in supplying his reports for the wiki page. He has made a positive contribution to our community and its health and safety.

 

Vermont State Police Report September 2009

1 burglary force residence,

1 larceny from building,

1 vandalism of motor vehicles,

1 driving under the influence,

1 family disturbance,

1 condition of release violation,

1 accident, damage, DMV report,

2 motor vehicle disturbances,

1 careless negligent motor vehicle,

1 littering,

1 animal problem,

6 agency assist,

1 registration required,

3 ATV incidents,

1 basic rule,

6 citizen dispute,

7 citizen assist,

2 communications offense,

7 E911 hangups,

1 no insurance,

1 limitations on passing,

1 no license,

4 suspicious person/circumstances,

1 speeding, 11-20 mph, not interst,

1 traffic hazard,

2 welfare checks,

Citations 18, violations 18,

Warnings 40, violations 48

Total incidents for this report 56