Swanton Village Police Media Release 2024

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MEDIA RELEASE ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​12/5/2024

NARRATIVE:

On November 22, 2024, at approximately 1915 hours, an Officer of the Swanton Village Police Department attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop on Robinhood Drive for a motor vehicle infraction. Upon approach, the operator of the motor vehicle fled at a high rate of speed North on Robinhood Drive. The Officer pursued the vehicle as it drove North, through the four-way intersection of Robinhood Drive, First Street and Missisquoi Street. The Officer observed the vehicle crash at the end of Missisquoi Street and observed the operator flee on foot. The officer pursued the suspect on foot and apprehended the suspect a short distance from the scene of the crash. The suspect, Davidson Altimo of Springfield Massachusetts, was found to be in possession of more than 10 grams of Heroin. Davidson Altimo was transported to the Swanton Village Police Department for processing and later lodged at the Northwest Correctional Facility for lack of $10,000 bail.  

MEDIA RELEASE 12/4/2024

NARRATIVE:

On 10/27/2024 at approximately 0033 hours Officer Kalb conducted a traffic stop on a Silver Toyota Prius. Steven Mashtare was operating the vehicle and Kristen Reed was a passenger in the vehicle. During the traffic stop Officer Kalb noted multiple items related to illegal narcotics use.  Mashtare declined consent to search the vehicle, which was subsequently seized pending a search warrant for the vehicle.

A search warrant was granted by the court for the Prius.

Upon execution of the search warrant a total of 13 grams of crystal methamphetamine were discovered within the vehicle, along with 2.2 grams of cannabis.

A warrant was requested to be issued for Mashtare to appear in Franklin County Superior Court Criminal Division for Drug-Methamphetamine, Possession > 2.5 grams and operating after suspension or revocation of license.

Reed was cited to appear in Franklin County Superior Court Criminal Division on November 4, 2024, at 10:00 AM for Drug-Methamphetamine, Possession > 2.5 grams and cannabis possession > 2 ounces.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​MEDIA RELEASE ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​06/24/2024

NARRATIVE:

On 06/23/2024 at approximately 1:07 PM the Swanton Village Police Department responded to an agency assist call attempting to locate the suspect Nicholas Hale who was alleged to be holding the victim against her will in the area of the Mobil station / I-89 interchange with Route 78. The primary investigating agency for this case is Vermont State Police. Officers from the Swanton Village Police Department continued to assist Vermont State Police in attempting to locate the suspect in the area of Elm Street and Fourth Street in the Village of Swanton where the suspect is believed to have fled the area on foot wearing a gray sweatshirt and jeans. The suspect is believed to be armed with a firearm. If the suspect is encountered, exercise caution and contact the police.

The Swanton Village Police appreciate any assistance the public can provide. Anyone with information can call the Vermont State Police, St. Albans Police, or the Swanton Village Police Department at (802) 868-4100.

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MEDIA RELEASE 6/20/2024

NARRATIVE:

On 06/16/2024 at approximately 4:30 PM Officer Kalb was in the area of Blake Street and noted a large cloud of dust over the parking lot behind the Swanton Recreation field. SVPD has received numerous complaints about people driving in the parking lot doing burnouts and donuts. When the vehicle in the lot was approached it left the parking lot at a high rate of speed. At that time the vehicle was followed, and the officer noted that the driver failed to stop at the stop sign at the intersection of Jewett St. and Grand Ave. The vehicle then traveled southbound on Grand Avenue and passed a vehicle on the right as it was trying to turn into a driveway. The vehicle then made a wide turn onto Bushey St, leaving the travel portion of the roadway and destroyed a roadway sign as well as a mailbox.  After the vehicle returned to the roadway, it approached Robin Hood Drive where it failed to stop at the intersection and nearly struck two pedestrians on the side of the road at that intersection.  The vehicle then came to a stop in front of 37 Bushey Street.  The driver of the vehicle was transported and processed.  The driver was issued a citation to appear in court on Tuesday 6/18/2024 at 1:00 PM.

All of the subjects in the suspect motor vehicle were juveniles. For that reason, we are not able to release any names at this time.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​MEDIA RELEASE ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​6/5/2024

NARRATIVE:

On 06/02/2024 at approximately 5:24 PM the Swanton Village Police Department responded to a report of an assault at 33 Grand Avenue, Swanton, VT. Witnesses stated they observed the suspect, Gage Rockwood push the 78-year-old victim to the ground and then strike the victim multiple times in the torso. The victim suffered injuries consistent with witness statements. The suspect fled the scene before police arrived but was identified through subsequent investigation. The suspect was located on 6/5/2024 and issued a citation to appear in court on Monday 6/10/2024 at 1:00 PM.

The Swanton Village Police appreciate any assistance the public can provide. Anyone with information can call the Swanton Village Police Department at (802) 868-4100 or the investigating officer, Officer Kalb at (802) 868-4100 ext. 2433.

MEDIA RELEASE 5/13/2024

NARRATIVE:

On 06/02/2024 at approximately 5:24 PM the Swanton Village Police Department responded to a report of an assault at 33 Grand Avenue, Swanton, VT. Witnesses stated they observed the suspect, Gage Rockwood push the 78-year-old victim to the ground and then strike the victim multiple times in the torso. The victim suffered injuries consistent with witness statements. The suspect fled the scene before police arrived but was identified through subsequent investigation. The suspect was located on 6/5/2024 and issued a citation to appear in court on Monday 6/10/2024 at 1:00 PM.

The Swanton Village Police appreciate any assistance the public can provide. Anyone with information can call the Swanton Village Police Department at (802) 868-4100 or the investigating officer, Officer Kalb at (802) 868-4100 ext. 2433.

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On 4/28/2024 at approximately 10:12 PM the Swanton Village Police Department responded to a report of vandalism at multiple locations along Maquam Shore. Officers found recycling bins and mailboxes damaged at multiple different residences. Similar vandalisms also occurred along St. Albans Rd. Subsequent investigation led to two juveniles age 18 and age 17 being issued citations to appear in Franklin County Family Court.

The Swanton Village Police appreciate any assistance the public can provide in relation to this incident. Anyone with information can call the Swanton Village Police Department at (802) 868-4100 or the investigating officer, Sergeant Badeau at (802) 868-4100 ext. 2421.

MEDIA RELEASE 5/13/2024

NARRATIVE:

On 5/6/2024 at approximately 6:57 PM the Swanton Village Police Department responded to a report of a vandalism in Marble Mill. Officers found a large amount of graffiti on different structures in the park. Officers located 30 year old Riley Day in the area who admitted to spray painting some of the graffiti. Riley Day was subsequently cited to appear in Franklin County Court on July 1, 2024.

The Swanton Village Police appreciate any assistance the public can provide in relation to this incident. Anyone with information can call the Swanton Village Police Department at (802) 868-4100 or the investigating officer, Sergeant Badeau at (802) 868-4100 ext. 2421.