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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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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, Vt. Police Summons Sex Offender for Failure to Comply

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

newport-vt-patchFor Immediate Release

Monday, Sept. 17, 2018

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

Newport Police Summons Sex Offender for Failure to Comply

Category 2 Offender Timothy Edward Souliere Moved Back to Vermont from Out of State, Failed to Notify the State

TIMOTHY EDWARD SOULIERE, AGE 55, OF BROWNINGTON was charged with Failure to Comply with the Vermont Sex Offender Registry (Courtesy Photo)

NEWPORT — Chief Seth DiSanto reports that the Newport Police Department has summonsed a sex offender to court after he moved back to Vermont from Arizona and failed to register his new address.

TIMOTHY EDWARD SOULIERE, AGE 55, OF BROWNINGTON was charged with Failure to Comply with the Vermont Sex Offender Registry and was issued a citation to appear in Orleans County Superior Court. He appeared and pleaded not guilty on Tuesday, Sept. 11.

Newport police learned on Aug. 23 that SOULIERE, who had been convicted on January 2, 2003 in Arizona of Attempted Sexual Assault and on May 21, 1993, in Orleans Superior Court of Lewd and Lascivious Conduct (Docket # 616-9-91) which requires that Souliere register as a sex offender had moved back to Vermont from Arizona.

The department also learned that he had not contacted the Vermont Sex Offender Registry to notify authorities of his return to Vermont.

As conditions of his release following his appearance, SOULIERE was ordered to obey a nightly curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., keep the court and his attorney apprised of any changes to his address and to appear at all future court dates.

 

 

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