October 11
911 Hang-up, Forest Dale Road
A 911 call was received from a vacant phone line at a residence on Forest Dale Road. No callback number listed, and the call was filled with static when received by the 911 call center.
Suspicious Activity, Champlain Street
A complaint was made regarding a suspicious male who was coming to a residence on Champlain Street and asking for a female who did not reside there. It was later determined that the male, who was subsequently identified by the investigating officer, had been "catfished" online by the female he was looking for and believed that she resided at the complainant's residence. The male was advised by the investigating officer not to return to the house going forward, as the subject he was looking for did not live there.
Burglary, Champlain Street
A burglary and theft of a motor vehicle were reported at a residence on Champlain Street.
Noise Disturbance, Town Farm Road
Received a complaint of dogs barking and creating a disturbance late at night on Town Farm Road.
Assault - Simple, Franklin Street
An assault between juveniles was reported at the Otter Valley Union High School on Franklin Street. One juvenile was transported to the hospital for treatment due to injuries sustained in the altercation. The matter is under investigation.
October 10
Crash - LSA, US Route 7
Officers received a report of a vehicle leaving the scene of a minor crash on Center Street after it had allegedly rear-ended a vehicle in traffic. The suspect vehicle reportedly fled the scene at a high rate of speed without stopping. The incident was documented for insurance purposes.
October 9
Trespass, Humiston Drive
A violation of a trespassing order was reported on Humiston Drive.
Bomb Threat, Franklin Street
The Brandon Police Department was contacted by an unknown female caller reporting that there was a male in a pickup truck in the parking lot of the Otter Valley Union High School on Franklin Street with guns and was threatening to blow up the school. No Brandon officers were on duty at the time, so troopers from the Vermont State Police were dispatched to the scene. The call was later determined to be false and was related to similar "swatting" incidents that had been reported at various other locations in the past.
Larceny - Other, Center Street
A larceny of a bicycle was reported on Center Street.
Animal Incident, Spellman Way
Received a call regarding three dogs on Spellman Way that may have been poisoned by antifreeze that was dumped in the neighborhood. The Town of Brandon Animal Control Officer was advised of the incident, and the matter is currently being looked into to see if any criminal offenses may have been committed.
October 8
Retail Theft, Supermarket Drive
Another retail theft was reported at the Hannaford Supermarket. A suspect has been identified and the matter is currently under investigation.
Retail Theft, Supermarket Drive
A retail theft was reported at the Hannaford Supermarket by the store's Loss Prevention Officer. A suspect has been identified and the matter is under investigation.
Fingerprints, Forest Dale Road
Fingerprints completed for educational purposes.
October 7
Motor Vehicle Complaint, Champlain Street
Received a complaint regarding a teenager on a loud dirt bike going up and down Champlain Street on the roadway and the sidewalk.
Assist - Public, Ballentine Road
Officers assisted an elderly male who came into the police department to report that he was looking for assistance in getting a walker back that he had lent to some individuals. The responding officers were able to retrieve the walker from the subjects and returned it to its rightful owner.
October 6
Threats/Harassment, Mulcahy Drive
Brandon Police responded to Mulcahy Drive for a report that a male was violating a restraining order against the female complainant. It was later determined that the male in question, who was not on scene when the responding officer arrived, had not yet been served with the order and therefore no violation had occurred.
Larceny - Other, Lovers Lane
Officers responded to a report of a theft from a residence on Lovers Lane.
October 5
Juvenile Problem, Mulcahy Drive
Received a call regarding a juvenile living on Mulcahy Drive who had not returned home. The complainant later contacted the police advising that the juvenile had returned to their residence.
Motor Vehicle Complaint, Pearl Street/Bridge
Received a call regarding a tractor-trailer unit that was stuck on Pearl Street at the Sanderson Covered Bridge. The driver was able to get the truck turned around and left the area.
Alarm, Grove Street
A burglary alarm activation was reported at the Lucky 7 Dispensary on Grove Street. The alarm was later canceled by the alarm company.
Larceny - from Building, Champlain Street
Received a complaint from a resident on Champlain Street reporting that someone had broken into their garage and stole some marijuana and tools that were being stored there.
Assault - Simple, Franklin Street
Officers took a report of a fight that took place at Otter Valley Union High School.
Traffic Stop, Franklin Street/Country Club Road
A motor vehicle stop was conducted on Franklin Street at Country Club Road for failure to display a rear license plate. A warning was issued to the operator.
Animal Incident, Mulcahy Drive
Received a complaint about an allegedly aggressive dog at an apartment building on Mulcahy Drive. The matter was forwarded to the Town of Brandon Animal Control Officer for follow-up.
Directed Patrol, Arnold District Road
Officers conducted a directed patrol for ongoing speeding complaints on Arnold District Road. No violations were observed.



