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Video: Newport Police Provide Tips for Identifying Counterfeit Bills

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Newport Police Department
Chief Seth C. DiSanto
222 Main St.
Newport VT 05855

newport-vt-patchFor Immediate Release

Thursday, March 14, 2019

News Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Newport Police Provide Tips for Identifying Counterfeit Bills

NEWPORT, VERMONT — Chief Seth DiSanto announces that the Newport Police Department and its law enforcement partners are actively investigating incidents involving counterfeit money, and encourages business owners to take care to ensure cash they receive is authentic.

Newport Police and the United States Secret Service are actively investigating several cases in which counterfeit $100 bills were provided to area businesses. To help business owners more easily authenticate bills, Newport Police encourage them to watch this short video by the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing.

To identify counterfeit notes, people handling cash should:

  • Feel the paper: It should feel slightly rough to the touch
  • Tilt the note: Denominations $10 and higher have color shifting numerals and a liberty bell that change from copper to green when tilted. Additionally, higher denominations feature holographic security ribbons.
  • Shine a light on the note: Holding the bill to light will expose a water mark identical to the portrait on notes $10 and higher, while $5 notes have two watermarks featuring the numeral 5. Additionally, the security ribbon should be visible from both sides of the note when held to light.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury recommends the following strategies if you suspect a counterfeit note has been passed:

  • Do not put yourself in danger
  • Do not return the bill to the passer
  • Delay the passer with an excuse, if possible
  • Observe the passer’s description – and their companions’ descriptions – and write down their vehicle license plate numbers if you can.
  • Contact your local police department OR call your local U.S. Secret Service Office.
  • Write your initials and date in the white border area of the suspected counterfeit note.
  • DO NOT handle the counterfeit note. Place it inside a protective cover, a plastic bag, or envelope to protect it until you place it in the hands of an IDENTIFIED Secret Service Agent.
  • Surrender the note or coin ONLY to a properly identified police officer or a Secret Service Special Agent, or mail it to your nearest U.S. Secret Service field office.

“Businesses should take care to ensure they are only accepting authentic currency, and should take these steps to protect themselves,” Chief DiSanto said. “Our officers are working in close partnership with the Secret Service and other law enforcement agencies to identify whoever is responsible for these counterfeit notes so that they may be held accountable.”

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Newport Police Arrest Man Following Shooting

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Newport Police Department
Chief Seth C. DiSanto
222 Main St.
Newport VT 05855

newport-vt-patchFor Immediate Release

Friday, Feb. 1, 2019

News Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Newport Police Arrest Man Following Shooting

Larry Brown, Age 49, of Newport. (Courtesy Photo)

NEWPORT, VERMONT — Chief Seth DiSanto reports that the Newport Police Department arrested a man following a shooting incident last night.

LARRY BROWN, AGE 49, OF NEWPORT was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault and While Committing a Felony.

On Thursday, Jan. 31, Newport Police initiated an investigation after a man arrived at the station and reported that BROWN had shot at him following an argument. The man alleged that BROWN fired two shots in his direction, but that neither round struck him.

Officers conducted a more thorough on-scene investigation at BROWN’S residence, where the altercation allegedly occurred. Through their investigation, officers determined that BROWN and the victim had been spending time together when an argument ensued, and that BROWN fired a weapon at the victim as he was leaving.

A spent shell casing was located on the ground at the scene and seized as evidence.

There were no injuries as a result of the incident.

BROWN was released on his own recognizance, on the condition that he not consume alcohol or be in the possession of any firerarms or deadly weapons, that he stay away from the victim and that he appear for his arraignment, which is scheduled for today at 12:30 p.m.

 

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Newport Police Arrest Man Following Overnight Altercation Involving Shotgun

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Newport Police Department
Chief Seth C. DiSanto
222 Main St.
Newport VT 05855

newport-vt-patchFor Immediate Release

Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019

News Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Newport Police Arrest Man Following Overnight Altercation Involving Shotgun

NEWPORT, VERMONT — Chief Seth DiSanto reports that the Newport Police Department arrested a man on assault and reckless endangerment charges following a fight early this morning.

KYLER E. BAKER, AGE 21, OF NEWPORT was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault With a Deadly Weapon and Recklessly Endangering Another Person.

At approximately 1:41 a.m., Newport Police were dispatched to respond to a report of a fight on Bayview Street. Officers arrived at the Family Dollar on Main Street a short time later and located two males, including BAKER, and a female.

BAKER allegedly walked toward the officers upon their arrival and raised his jacket to reveal a firearm. He subsequently complied with officers to drop the weapon, and placed the 12 gauge, short barreled shotgun on the ground. Officers then secured the gun and observed that there was a spent shell in the chamber and was warm to the touch.

Newport Police conducted an on-scene investigation, and learned that BAKER had been involved in an altercation with the other man who was at the scene. During the altercation, he allegedly fired the gun in the direction of the other man. As a result of the investigation, BAKER was taken into custody.

There were no injuries as a result of the altercation.

BAKER was held on $10,000 bail at the Northern State Correctional Facility.

 

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Newport Police Announce DUI Checkpoints Next Week

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Newport Police Department
Chief Seth C. DiSanto
222 Main St.
Newport VT 05855

newport-vt-patchFor Immediate Release

Friday, Dec. 21, 2018

News Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Newport Police Announce DUI Checkpoints Next Week

NEWPORT, VERMONT — Chief Seth DiSanto reports that the Newport Police Department will be conducting sobriety checkpoints throughout next week in order to identify and arrest impaired drivers.

The Newport Police Department will be conducting the checkpoints from Dec. 23-29 in coordination with its law enforcement partners. In addition to ensuring that drivers are not impaired, officers will be enforcing seatbelt, child restraint and other motor vehicle laws at the checkpoints.

“We’re committed to ensuring that our roads are safe through this holiday week,” Chief DiSanto said. “We will be conducting aggressive enforcement this week to help prevent a potential tragedy caused by someone driving while they are impaired.”

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 40 percent of traffic fatalities that occur during the holidays involve a driver who is alcohol-impaired, compared to 31 percent for the rest of the year. Mothers Against Drunk Driving reported that, in 2016, 48 percent of highway deaths on New Year’s Eve were alcohol related.

To keep travelers safe, Chief DiSanto offers the following safety tips from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration:

Buckle Up, Drive Sober and Pay Attention

  • Always wear your seat belt.
  • Never drive while intoxicated or if distracted. In every state, it is against the law to drive with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher. Do not text while driving and always keep both hands on the wheel.
  • Be sure to have a designated driver to ensure that you and your family members are safe at all times in the motor vehicle.
  • If you see anyone with an alcoholic beverage, or if a person smells of alcohol, do not get into the car or let that person drive.

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