Larceny - from Building, Grove Street

A report was made to the Brandon Police Department regarding the theft of two propane tanks from Champlain Farms on Grove Street.

Alarm, Hollow Road

Officers responded to a residential burglary alarm on Hollow Road. The residence was found to be secured.

Suspicious Activity, Town Farm Road

Received a call regarding a drug deal occurring earlier in the day on Town Farm Road in front of the Neshobe Golf Club.

Assist - Agency, Mulcahy Drive

Officers assisted the Vermont Department of Children and Families with a safety check at a residence on Mulcahy Drive.

Fingerprints, Forest Dale Road

Fingerprints completed for NCPA-volunteer purposes.

Violation of Court Order, Pine Tree Drive

A report of a possible violation of a Relief From Abuse Order was reported on Pine Tree Drive.

Bomb Threat, Franklin Street

The Brandon Police Department, along with Vermont State Police, responded to a reported threat of violence targeting Otter Valley Union High School in Brandon, VT, on 10/16/2026. The source of the threat is unknown at this time. Police have developed no information to suggest the threat is credible and believe it to be a false threat. At the time of the threat, the school was in normal session and was subsequently evacuated. Law enforcement and school staff then checked the building and did not locate anything suspicious. The investigation into this incident is active and ongoing, and no additional information is available at this time. The Brandon Police Department will provide updates as the investigation continues. Further questions may be directed to Otter Valley Union High School officials.

Threats/Harassment, Town Farm Road

A juvenile living on Town Farm Road was threatened by another juvenile.

Fingerprints, Forest Dale Road

Fingerprints completed for educational purposes.

Motor Vehicle Complaint, McConnell Road

A road rage incident that occurred a month ago, which started in Pittsford and ended in the Town of Brandon, was reported to the Brandon Police Department.

Alarm, Franklin Street

Officers were advised of a building alarm at the Otter Valley Union High School on Franklin Street.

Motor Vehicle Complaint, Champlain Street

Officers responded to a motor vehicle complaint on Champlain Street after a caller advised there were individuals driving erratically and speeding through the area. Officers were unable to locate the vehicles and/or operators.

Animal Incident, Spellman Way

A late-reported complaint was made regarding possible animal abuse and neglect on Spellman Way.

Community Policing, Neshobe Circle

Officers attended a safety planning meeting at the Neshobe Elementary School.

Assist - Agency, Brandon Gap

Officers assisted the Vermont State Police - New Haven Barracks with locating two overdue hikers on the Brandon Gap in Goshen. The officer subsequently located the two hikers near the Brandon Gap Trailhead and found them to be safe and healthy.

Traffic Hazard, Franklin Street

Officers responded to the area of Franklin Street near High Street for a report of a FedEx delivery truck that had gotten hung up on the bottom of a driveway and was causing a traffic hazard by sticking out into the travel lane. The responding officers stood by on-scene until a tow truck arrived to pull the delivery van free.

Citizen Dispute, Mulcahy Drive

A resident of Mulcahy Drive came into the Brandon Police Department to speak with an officer regarding an ongoing issue he has been having with his neighbor and how he believed that he is being harassed by him. The complainant was advised as to what options he could pursue in regard to alleviating this issue with his neighbor, including applying for a Stalking Order at the courthouse.

Alarm, Wheeler Road

Officers responded to a residential burglary alarm on Wheeler Road. Officers found that the residence was secured and did not observe any suspicious activity.

Suspicious Activity, Franklin Street

Received a call regarding a male wearing dress clothes and carrying several large suitcases who had been dropped off in front of the Otter Valley Union High School on Franklin Street. No officers were available to respond at the time, and only one call had been received regarding the subject.

VIN Verification, Forest Dale Road

Officers conducted a VIN verification on a vehicle on Forest Dale Road.

Fingerprints, Forest Dale Road

Officers conducted fingerprints for an explosives license through the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Property Watch, Richmond Road

Officers conducted a requested property watch on Richmond Road.

Traffic Stop, Conant Square/Pearl Street

A motor vehicle stop was conducted at the intersection of Conant Square and Pearl Street for defective equipment (a cracked windshield) and for operating an uninspected motor vehicle. The operator was issued a warning for the violations.

Traffic Stop, Conant Square/Pearl Street

A motor vehicle stop was conducted on Conant Square at Pearl Street for a traffic control signal violation. The operator was later issued a warning for the offense.

Lost/Found Property, Forest Dale Road

A lost wallet that was found at the Hannaford Supermarket in Brandon was turned in to the Brandon Police Department. Attempts to contact the owner were made, but due to the fact that the owner is currently wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant, the department never heard back from him. The wallet was maintained for safekeeping.