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Newport Police Investigating Vandalism to Motorcycle

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

newport-vt-patchFor Immediate Release

Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019

News Media Contact: Jordan Mayblum
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Newport Police Investigating Vandalism to Motorcycle

NEWPORT, Vermont — Lt. Travis Bingham reports that the Newport Police Department is investigating after a motorcycle was vandalized over the weekend.

On Saturday, Sept. 7, at approximately 9:14 a.m, Newport Police were dispatched to a Union Street home for a report of vandalism to a motorcycle. Upon arrival, officers learned that the vehicle’s owner discovered it on its side.

Through an on-scene investigation, officers determined that the Harley Davidson’s gas tank has been punctured multiple times, as had the front fender and the leather seat. The damage costs were estimated at $4,900.

The owner of the motorcycle could not identify anyone who could be a suspect, though a relative noted that she’d seen a man behaving suspiciously a few days before the incident and had seen the motorcycle on its side at that time.

Newport Police are actively investigating this incident and encourage anyone who feels they have information about the case to contact the department at 802-334-6733.

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Newport Police Arrest Man Following Conditions of Release Violations

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

newport-vt-patchFor Immediate Release

Tuesday, July 9, 2019

News Media Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Newport Police Arrest Man Following Conditions of Release Violations

NEWPORT, Vermont — Police Lt. Travis Bingham reports that Newport Police recently arrested a local man for multiple violations of his Conditions of Release.

ROGER PATENAUDE, AGE 40, of NEWPORT was charged with Violation of Conditions of Release (two counts) on Friday, July 5, after he was observed by a Newport Police Officer to be in violation of pre-trial conditions issued by the Orleans County Superior Court requiring PATENAUDE to maintain a curfew before 8 a.m. and after 7 p.m.

PATENAUDE was released from police custody Friday night, with a new, 24-hour curfew. On Saturday, July 6, police received a report that PATENAUDE had violated that curfew. Police were unable to locate PATENAUDE during a visit to his residence on July 6.

On Sunday, July 7, police were again unable to locate PATENAUDE at his residence, and as they were about to leave, police witnessed him in a vehicle with another man, who claimed to be driving PATENAUDE to the hospital.

PATENAUDE was charged with Violation of Conditions of Release (two counts) and taken into custody by the Newport Police Department. He is being held on $5,000 bail.

These are allegations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

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Newport Police Charge Two After Pursuit of Stolen Vehicle

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

newport-vt-patchFor Immediate Release

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

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

Newport Police Charge Two After Pursuit of Stolen Vehicle

NEWPORT, Vermont — Chief Seth DiSanto reports that Newport Police arrested two people yesterday after they allegedly led police on a motor vehicle pursuit in a stolen SUV.

JUSTIN MORGAN, AGE 27, OF NEWPORT was charged with

  • Aggravated Operation without Owners Consent
  • Attempting to Elude, Grossly Negligent Operation
  • Excessive Speed
  • Attempted Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer (two counts)
  • Recklessly Endangering Another Person
  • Possessing Stolen Property

CARRIE TETREAULT, AGE 32, OF SHEFFIELD was charged with Aggravated Operation without Owners Consent.

Police were notified on Monday, April 29 that a white 2016 Toyota Rav4 had been stolen and was likely being operated by TETREAULT.  TETREAULT is known to police.

Newport Police officers were working a detail on Glen Road when they saw the vehicle at approximately 12:26 p.m , which they identified by its license plate. MORGAN is known to police, and Newport Police recognized him as the driver of the vehicle. TETREAULT was sitting in the passenger seat.

When police attempted to perform a motor vehicle stop, the vehicle took off at a high rate of speed after initially pulling over. The vehicle sped through a construction zone in the road, endangering the lives of workers, one of whom was placing cones and signs in the roadway.

The vehicle almost struck Sheriff Kirk Martin, who was deploying spike strips at the intersection of Fern Street and Glen Road, but the vehicle swerved onto a lawn.

The SUV reached speeds in excess of 90 miles per hour and nearly struck a pedestrian walking his dog on West Echo Lake Road.

After the vehicle got stuck in mud on Sanderson Hill Road, MORGAN and TETREAULT fled on foot. Police tracked them with the assistance of  K-9 Ozzy, and placed them under arrest after they were found running behind a residence on Route 5A.

During their pursuit, Newport Police were assisted by Vermont State Police and the  Orleans County Sheriff’s Department, including Deputy Tyler Jacobs and K-9 Jonah. They also received air support from U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Vermont Fish and Wildlife.

“This was a dangerous incident involving two people fleeing from police in a stolen car who were willing to endanger the lives of pedestrians, road workers and police officers” Chief DiSanto said. “Due to the professionalism and teamwork of police officers from Newport and two of our partner agencies, we were able to effectively track, stop and locate these individuals, and no one was hurt during the reckless actions of the suspects. Thank you to the agencies who supported and assisted us in this incident yesterday, and to our Newport officers for their diligent work.”

MORGAN was held on $2,500 bail at Northern State Correctional Facility.

TETREAULT was released on the condition that she appear in court for arraignment. The suspects are scheduled to be arraigned in Orleans District Court on Tuesday.

These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

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*UPDATED* Newport Police Arrest Man for Drunk Driving

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

newport-vt-patchFor Immediate Release

Monday, April 29, 2019

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

*UPDATED*

Newport Police Arrest Man for Drunk Driving

Newport police responded to a motor vehicle crash into a telephone pole at approximately 1:15 a.m. on Sunday, April 28. (Courtesy Photo Newport Police Department)This version adds another charge, and updates the headline and lede. 

NEWPORT, Vermont — Chief Seth DiSanto reports that the Newport Police Department arrested and charged a man with OUI Liquor following a crash Sunday morning.

At approximately 1:15 a.m. on Sunday, April 28, police came upon fallen telephone pole wires which led them to the scene of a crash involving a motor vehicle into a telephone pole in the area of Union Street and Prouty Drive.

The driver of the vehicle, RYAN BREWSTER, 32, OF NEWPORT, was charged with a second offence of Driving Under the Influence, Gross Negligent Operation, Criminal Refusal and False Information to Law Enforcement. He sustained injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening and was medically cleared by EMTs following the crash. A female passenger refused medical attention, and did not appear to have sustained any injuries from the crash.

Members of the Newport City Fire Department, Newport Ambulance, Vermont State Police and Vermont Electric Cooperative also responded to the crash.

Both Union Street and Prouty Drive lost power temporarily after the crash, and Prouty Drive was closed until approximately 9:30 a.m. on Sunday.

“Reckless driving endangers the life of the driver, passengers and everyone else on the road,” Chief DiSanto said. “Let this serve as a reminder to our community that it’s crucial to drive responsibly, pay attention and follow the rules of the road.”

Brewster will appear in Orleans Criminal Court on May 14.

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