Recent Calls - Bennington Police Log APRIL 2009 POLICE HANDLED THE FOLLOWING CALLS FOR SERVICE: April 1st INVESTIGATE: Police found an unsecure door at a business on Main Street. Property was checked. No problems found. MUTUAL AID: Police assisted the Bennington Fire Department with a chimney fire on Main Street. April 2nd MUTUAL AID: Police assisted the Bennington Rescue Department with a medical call on Old Greenfield Road. ARREST: After making a motor vehicle stop on Francestown Road for speed police arrested Kenneth Cooper, 41, of Forestdale, MA charging him Driving While Intoxicated. He was released on $1000 personal recognizance bail pending a May 14th court date in Henniker District Court. April 3rd MUTUAL AID: Police assisted the Hancock Police Department with a motor vehicle pursuit. April 4th ARREST: Police charged a juvenile with Theft and Receiving Stolen Property. Juvenile petitions were filed with the Henniker District Court. DOMESTIC: Police responded to Bible Hill Road for a report of a domestic incident. It was determined to have been verbal. PROTECTIVE CUSTODY: Police took a pedestrian into Protective Custody for public intoxication. The individual was given a ride home. April 6th ARREST: Police charged three juveniles with Simple Assault and Disorderly Conduct. Juvenile petitions were filed with the Henniker District Court. ARREST: Police requested assistance from Hillsborough Police in serving a summons for Criminal Trespassing to Erika Hensigner, 78, of Hillsborough. She was released on a summons pending a June 11th court date in Henniker District Court. CRIMINAL THREATENING: Police received a report of Criminal Threatening. The subject is a resident of Main Street Bennington. Investigation continues. April 7th ARREST: Police charged a juvenile with Simple Assault. A juvenile petition will be filed with the Henniker District Court. ARREST: Police took a juvenile into Protective Custody for being missing. He was taken into Protective Custody because he was uncooperative in accepting a ride home. He was turned over to his foster parent. April 8th BAD CHECK: Police received a bad check which was passed at Harris’ Mini Mart. Investigation continues. THEFT: Police took a report involving a theft of a 4-wheeler. Police have leads on who took the OHRV; however, unable to locate him at this time. Investigation continues. ARREST: Police arrested Pamela Voorhees, 46, of Bennington on a warrant from Antrim Police. She was released to the custody of the Antrim Police Department. April 9th CHECK WELFARE: Police were requested to check the welfare of a resident on North Bennington Road. He was found to be doing fine. ALARM: Police responded to a residential alarm on Pinehurst Drive. It was accidental. April 10th ARREST: After making a motor vehicle stop police arrested Simon Norton, 17, of Peterborough charging him with Illegal Transportation and Illegal Possession of Alcohol. He was released on $1000 personal recognizance bail pending a May 14th court date in Henniker District Court. Two juvenile passengers were taken into Protective Custody and released to a parent. DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE: Police responded to a domestic disturbance on Paradise Drive. Investigation revealed that two women received minor injuries due to a moving vehicle. Both women were transported to MCH; however, at this time no charges are pending. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Police received a report of a suspicious person on Greenfield Road. There were no problems. ANIMAL: Police began investigating a report of neglected dogs at a North Bennington Road residence. April 11th PROTECTIVE CUSTODY: After making a motor vehicle stop on Francestown Road police took Walter Holt, 60, of Lyndenborough into Protective Custody for intoxication. He did not rise to the level of Driving While Intoxicated; however, due to alcohol consumption he was taken into protective custody and then released to a friend. April 12th JUVENILE: Police responded to Old Greenfield Road for a report of an out-of-control juvenile. Police mediated the dispute and clear without any further incident. ROAD HAZARD: Police received a report of a tree blocking Bible Hill Road. The Town Road Agent was contacted who came on duty and cleared the tree from the road. MUTUAL AID: Police assisted the Antrim Police Department with arrests on West Street. April 13th ARREST: Police arrested Niles LaPlant, 44, of Bennington on two warrants for failure to appear in court. He was on $1000 cash bail pending a May 14th court date in Henniker District Court. ALARM: Police responded to a residential alarm on Pinehurst Drive. It was accidental. April 14th MUTUAL AID: Police assisted the Hancock Police with a hit and run accident. April 15th ALARM: Police responded to a local business for an alarm. No problems were found. MUTUAL AID: Police assisted the Deering Police with a medical call. April 16th JUVENILE: Police received a report of juveniles breaking bottles in the roadway on South Bennington Road. They were gone when police arrived. PROTECTIVE CUSTODY: Police took a motorist into Protective Custody for intoxication. April 17th PROTECTIVE CUSTODY: After receiving a call for an unwanted person police took a visitor to the residence into protective custody for intoxication. SUMMONS: Police issued a summons for Driving Without a Valid License. The motorist is scheduled to appear in Henniker District Court. INVESTIGATE: Police received a report of internet fraud. Investigation continues. ANIMAL: Police mediated a dispute on Antrim Road. The dispute was over a dog going onto a neighbor’s property. April 18th DRUGS: During Earth Day cleanup police had a box turned in which contained drugs believed to be heroin. April 19th INVESTIGATE: Police had a person turn in unscratched lottery tickets which were found on Main Street. The tickets were found to have been stolen. MISSING PERSON: Police received a report of a missing person. Investigation revealed that an individual stayed at another residence that evening. ANIMAL: Police received a report of a stray dog on Gillis Hill Road. MUTUAL AID: Police assisted the Antrim Police with a domestic incident. MUTUAL AID: Police assisted the Antrim Police with an arrest involving a juvenile with alcohol and drugs. April 20th ANIMAL: Police received a report of a stray dog on Main Street. INVESTIGATE: Police began an investigation involving vandalism to a door and theft of signs from a State Route 202 business. MUTUAL AID: Police assisted the Bennington Rescue Department with a medical call at an Acre Street residence. April 21st FISH & GAME VIOLATION: Police found three individuals fishing prior to the official start date. Information was collected and turned over to the State Fish and Game official. CRIMINAL THREATENING: Police received a report from a Census taker stating she was threatened. Police believe it was a misunderstanding. The situation was calmed down without further action being necessary. April 25th Off Road Vehicle: Police received a report of an OHRV on the State trail prior to the official opening of the trail. Police did not find the vehicle. ANIMAL: Police received a report of possible neglect of horses on North Bennington Road. Investigation revealed the horses were doing fine. MUTUAL AID: Police assisted the Antrim Police with the arrest of a juvenile for possession of alcohol. MUTUAL AID: Police assisted the Antrim Police with a motor vehicle accident on State Route 9. INVESTIGATION: Police received a report of loud noise from a residence on Francestown Road. Police ended up charging an individual with Disorderly Conduct. April 26th Off Road Vehicle: Police received another report of an OHRV on the State trail prior to the official opening of the trail. Police did not find the vehicle. April 27th MUTUAL AID: Police assisted the Bennington Fire Department with a call for service on Cross Street. INVESTIGATION: Police investigated a report of a person taking and using a vehicle without permission. MUTUAL AID: Police assisted the Antrim Police with a call for service involving shots fired. April 28th MUTUAL AID: Police assisted the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Department in serving an eviction notice. April 30th SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Police received a report of a suspicious vehicle on Rogers Road. BAD CHECK: Police received a bad check which was passed at a local business. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Police received a report of a suspicious person on Balch Farm Road. It is believed the person was a Census taker. ARREST: Police arrested Dana Colburn of Bennington charging him with Unsworn Falsification. He is scheduled to appear in Henniker District Court on June 11th.