Recent Calls - Bennington Police Log AUGUST 2008 August 1st ARREST:  Police took Chet LaValley, 40, of Manchester into Protective Custody for intoxication. He was given a ride to a friend on North Bennington Road. ANIMAL: Police picked up a stray dog from the town beach and took it to Spring Meadows Farm. CHECK WELFARE: Police were requested to check the welfare of a North Bennington Road resident. No problems were found. August 2nd ARREST:  Police arrested Laura Burgoyne, 41, of Antrim on a warrant from Henniker District Court. Because she could not post the cash bail she was transported to the Hillsborough County House of Corrections pending a court date. ARREST:  Police took Richard Cody, 23, of Henniker into Protective Custody for intoxication. He was released to the custody of his father. ARREST:  Police had a juvenile turn himself in on a warrant from Hillsborough. He was instructed to turn himself into the Hillsborough Police which he did. ARREST:  Police arrested Carolyn Smart, 42, of West Townsend Massachusetts charging her with Simple Assault. She was released on $1000. personal recognizance bail pending a September 8th court date in Hillsborough District Court. August 3rd DISORDERLY CONDUCT:  Police responded to Harris’ Mini Mart for a Disorderly Conduct call for service. Investigation revealed a customer became upset and was acting up. She was advised to leave the store which she did without further incident. CIVIL:  Police were requested to do a civil standby at a Paradise Drive residence while personal belongings were removed. August 4th BAD CHECK:  Police received a report from the Town Hall stating they received a bad check. Police notified the person passing the check and advised them to clear it up. CIVIL STANDBY: Police were requested to do a civil standby at a North Bennington Road residence while personal belongings were collected. TRESPASSING:  Police received a report of Criminal Trespassing at a Birch Road residence. Investigation ALARM: Police responded to an alarm at a local inn. It was found to have been accidentally activated by workers. INVESTIGATE: Police received a report of an explosion at the Birch Glen Condos. They responded with the fire department; however, were unable to find any problems. ARRESTS: After a high speed pursuit police arrested four juveniles charging them with a number of motor vehicle complaints. They were scheduled for juvenile court. August 5th SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Police received a report of a suspicious vehicle on Francestown Road. The vehicle was gone by time police arrived. August 6th INVESTIGATE: Police received a noise complaint from an Onset Road residence. Investigation revealed no issues with noise; however, one underage person was taken into Protective Custody for drinking. MUTUAL AID: Police assisted the Sheriff’s Department in serving an eviction notice and removing tenants from a residence. MUTUAL AID: Police assisted the Antrim Police in looking for two missing juveniles from the girl’s shelter. THEFT: Police took a report of a theft – a lawnmower – from a State Route 202 residence. August 7th THEFT: Police took a report of a theft involving a ring and a gun from a Birch Drive residence. August 8th HARASSMENT: Police took a report of harassment from an Antrim Road resident. MUTUAL AID: Police assisted the Hillsborough Police with a motor vehicle accident on West Main Street. CHECK WELFARE: Police were requested to check the welfare of a North Bennington Road resident. August 9th CIVIL: Police were requested to assist with a civil issue at a Main Street residence. The issue is over visitation issues. August 10th MUTUAL AID: Police assisted the Sheriff’s Department, in Antrim, on Clinton Road with a disorderly conduct call for service. MUTUAL AID: Police assisted the Sheriff’s Department, in Antrim, on Grove Street with a suspicious person call for service. August 12th CIVIL: Police mediated a dispute between two individuals on State Route 202. The dispute was over property. August 13th ARREST: Police arrested Brittney Johnson of Antrim on a warrant for Failure to Appear in Court to answer charges of Driving after Suspension. She posted $200. cash bail with another court date. August 14th ALARM: Police responded to an alarm at a residence on Pinehurst Drive. No problems were found. ANIMAL: Police rescued, with the assist of motorists, a very large snapping turtle from State Route 202. ILLEGAL DUMPING: Police took a report of Illegal Dumping at the Birch of Bennington Condos. The dumping was the result of a non-resident using the dumpsters intended for residents only. August 15th CHECK WELFARE: Police were requested to check the welfare of a North Bennington Road resident. ARREST: After a motor vehicle stop police arrested Edward Bean, 57, of Sidney Maine charging him with Driving after Suspension. He was released on personal recognizance bail pending a court date. ARREST: After a high speed pursuit police arrested William Schaefer of Antrim charging him with Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, Disobeying an officer and having a concealed weapon without a license. He was transported to County House of Corrections pending a court date. August 16th DRIVE-OFF: Police received a report of a motorist driving off from a local service station without paying for gas. Investigation revealed it was accidental. August 17th MUTUAL AID: Police assisted the Bennington Rescue Department with a call for service involving a person falling off a horse. CIVIL: Police mediated a dispute between two individuals involving custody issues. August 19th ARREST:  Police arrested Shannon Sudsbury, 29, of Peterborough charging her with Driving After Suspension. She was released on a summons pending a November 10th court date in Henniker District Court, Hillsborough Session. August 21st SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY: Police checked a residence on State Route 202 for a report of suspicious activity. No issues were found. ARREST: Police arrested Ryan Parent, 17, of Deering charging him with violation of bail conditions. He was released on a summons pending a court date. August 22 nd ARREST:  Police arrested Rachael Plamondon, 28, of Bennington charging her with Driving After Suspension. She was released on $1000. personal recognizance bail pending an October 13th court date in Henniker District Court, Hillsborough Session. E911: Police responded to a report of an Emergency 911 call at a Bible Hill Road resident. No problems were found. CIVIL STANDBY: Police were requested to do a civil standby at a Bible Hill Road residence. HARASSMENT: Police took a report of telephone harassment from a Francestown Road resident. NOISE COMPLAINT: Police responded to a report of a noise complaint at a Starrett Road resident. Investigation revealed kids playing in the yard; however, there were no problems with excessive noise. ARREST: Police arrested Rachel Plamondon of Bennington charging her with Driving after Suspension. She was released on personal recognizance bail pending a court date. August 23rd ARREST:  Police arrested Carlos Gonzales, 29,of Lansing Michigan charging him with Driving After Suspension. He was released on a summons pending an October 13th court date in Henniker District Court, Hillsborough Session. MUTUAL AID: Police assisted the Antrim Police with a call for service involving a suspicious vehicle. JUVENILE: Police received a report of two missing juveniles – late getting home. They returned home. ARREST: Police took a North Bennington Road resident into Protective Custody for public intoxication. August 24th ARREST:  Police arrested Pamela Pritchard, 45, of Francestown charging her with theft. She was released on $1000. personal recognizance bail pending an October 13th court date in Henniker District Court, Hillsborough Session. ANIMAL: Police picked up a stray dog on Francestown Road and took it to Spring Meadows Farm. August 25th INVESTIGATE: Police started receiving complaints regarding an inappropriate sign at the end of a driveway on North Bennington Road. August 26th DOMESTIC: Police received a report of a past domestic incident. Report was taken; however, investigation continues. CIVIL: Police mediated a dispute between a couple at Birches of Bennington condos. This is an ongoing issue between husband and wife. August 27th ALARM: Police responded to an alarm at a local office. It was found to have been accidental. August 28th HARASSMENT: Police received a report regarding a Durgin Road neighbor harassing another neighbor. Police spoke to all parties. No further reports made. DOMESTIC: Police took a report of a past domestic disturbance. Investigation continues. ANIMAL: Police took a report from a home owner on Antrim Road regarding her tenants dog constantly barking. August 29th CHECK WELFARE: Police were requested to the check the welfare of a Main Street resident. She was found to be doing fine. ASSIST: Police received a report of a rock spill on Francestown Road. Police responded to the scene and found that the truck driver, along with a lot of assistance, cleaned up the rocks. INVESTIGATE: Police received a report of smoke coming from the Main Street area. No source or problems were found. August 30th INVESTIGATE: Police received a report from a local business regarding a drive-off without paying for gas. It was found to have been accidental. ARREST: Police arrested Joe Stanley, 25, of Bennington charging him with Illegal Possession of a Controlled Drug, believed to be marijuana. He was released on $2500. personal recognizance bail pending an October 20th court date in Henniker District Court, Hillsborough Session. August 31st ANIMAL: Police assisted a Bible Hill Road resident who returned home and found a snake in her house. It was captured and released.