Week of Monday, March 19, 2012

Monday, March 19

@ Approximately 4:00 am.  Police responded to 6 Spring Street for a report of loud music.  Upon the arrival of police the music had been turned down to a more reasonable level.

Tuesday, March 20

@ Approximately 8:00 am.  Police checked on a suspicious vehicle in the parking area of the old Caron’s Stove Shop building on the Lancaster.  Upon checking with the property owner it was learned he was aware of the vehicle.

Wednesday, March 21

@ Approximately 2:52 am.  Police responded to a motor vehicle accident with a moose on Route 3.  Minor damage to the vehicle and the moose ran off into the woods.  The driver of the delivery truck was not injured.

Thursday, March 22

@ Approximately 9:30 am.  Gaston Laflamme of West Stewartstown was issued a summons for unlawful passing on the left.

@ Approximately 2:45 pm.  Keith Brewer was issued a summons for non inspection.

@ Approximately 6:00 pm.  Police received numerous complaints about dirt bikes riding on the hill area. 

Friday, March 23

@ Approximately 8:45 am.  Police took a report from Mike Cass of Church reporting that sometime earlier in the week it was noticed that someone had keyed the side of this wife’s jeep while it was sitting in their driveway.  No suspect information was available.

Saturday, March 24

@ Approximately 10:10 am.  Police took a report from Davian Haverstick of Hillside Ave. of someone throwing eggs at his van.  No suspect information was available.

@ Approximately 2:45 pm.  Police were involved in a pursuit with a Dirt Bike that was seen by police.  The officer attempted to stop the bike but the driver refused to stop, when signaled to do so.  As a result the driver lost control of the dirt bike and took a spill.  The driver was found to be juvenile.  The juvenile was arrested at that time for numerous offenses as a result of the pursuit.

Sunday, March 25

@ Approximately 10:05 pm.  Police arrested Monika Guay of Maple Street for an alleged simple assault on an officer.  She was bailed and released on $750.00 PR bail pending court.

Week of Monday, March 12, 2012

 Monday, March 12

@ Approximately 3:15 pm.  A juvenile came to the police station to report his bicycle stolen.  The juvenile told police it had occurred two days prior.  The incident is being investigated.

@ Approximately 10:04 p.  Police responded to a car accident on State Street by the former Emerson Outfitters with a deer.  The operator David Griggs 58 of Guildhall, VT and his passengers were not injured.  Minor damage to the vehicle and the deer ran into the woods.

Tuesday, March 13

@ Approximately 2:55 am.  Police called to the area of West and Rich Street to suspicious acting vehicle.  The vehicle was described as a silver color sedan with only on occupant; the caller was unable to get a plate number off the vehicle.  Unsure on what this person was doing, should anyone have any information is asked to contact police.

Wednesday, March 14

@ Approximately 7:50 am.  Police responded to West Street for a reported Assault involving a Juvenile.  Police talked to those involved in the incident.  The incident is under investigation.

Thursday, March 15

@ Approximately 9:19pm.  Police took a report from David Stortvenant.  David reported to his brother was receiving packages with instructions to resend them to another address in return would receive $100.00 for his services.  It turned out the brother lives in Dover NH.  David was instructed to have his brother contact the Dover Police Department to make them aware of this incident.

Friday, March 16

@ Approximately 8 am.  Police took a report from Richard St. Cyr a First Street resident of some gas taken from his wife’s vehicle sometime during the night.  Nothing was heard or seen.  If anyone has any information or may have seen strange or unusual activity is asked to contact police.  This incident is under investigation.

@ Approximately 3:20 pm.  Police responded to Lancaster on Middle Street to assist with a disorderly person. 

Saturday, March 17

@ Approximately 8:15 pm.  Police responded to the area of Marshall’s corner on the Lancaster Road for a car accident involving a deer.  The operator Barry Loadenthal of Canada was not injured minor damage  to the vehicle. The deer had gone into the woods.     

Sunday, March 18

@ Approximately 12:55 pm.  Police took a report from Walter Hapgood of Brown road, of a possible scam involving home loans.  Residents are urged to be cautious of giving personal information to unknown people or companies over the phone, as there a lot of different scams circulating right now.  If anyone has questions please call the police department.

Week of Monday, March 5, 2012

Monday, March 5

@ Approximately 11:45 am.  Police took a report from Donald Cheny a Pike Street resident that someone had keyed the side of his vehicle.  It’s believed the incident may have happened sometime in early hours of Thursday.  The incident is under investigation.

@ Approximately 9:04 pm.   Police took a report from Erin Bisonette a Hillside Ave resident of someone taking gas from her vehicle.  It’s believed the incident may have happened sometime late evening early the next day.  The incident is under investigation.

Tuesday, March 6

@ Approximately 12:00 pm.  Police took a report from Arthur Gadwah a Stratford Road resident of a possible phone scam.  Caller said he was trying to collect a debt, and didn’t make good on it he was looking at being arrested.  The police have received similar reports.  Police encourage residents not give or confirm any kind of information if they suspect something not right, even if they may have some of the information correct, this incident is being looked into and compared to similar incidents to see if they may be connected.

Wednesday, March 7

@ Approximately 5:50 pm.  Police received a report from Kathy Frechette a Cumberland Street resident of two snow machines going across her property.  Upon arrival of police the snow machines had left the area.  No description was given of the machines, however Mrs. Frechette was told to call back should they return and obtain a possible description.

@ Approximately 11:00 pm.  Police arrested Craig Knudson 7/11/1991 of Lancaster after a motor vehicle stop, for Operating motor vehicle with suspended license.  Mr. Knudson was also charged with 2 counts of possession of drugs.  He was released on $5,000 PR bail pending his arraignment in court.

Thursday, March 8

@ Approximately 1:10 pm.  Police received a report from Debbie Goulet a Hillside Ave resident of someone taking gas from her vehicle.  The vehicle was reported as being in the garage at the time of the incident. 

Friday, March 9

@ Approximately 3:30 pm.  James Sayen of Stratford was issued a summons for speed.

@ Approximately 8:55 pm Police took a report of an Assault involving Juveniles.

@ Approximately 10:35 pm.  Michael Hollaran of Pittsburg was issued a summons for speed.

Saturday, March 10

@ Approximately 12:15 am.  Richie Provencher of Litchfield NH was issued a summons for Misuse of Plates.

@ Approximately 6:21 am.  Police were called to 55 Church Street for Domestic Dispute.  Upon arrival police found the incident to be verbal in nature between Allison Hern and James Hassen. No charges were filled.

@ Approximately 6:32 am.   Police received a report of dispute of Dispute between some juveniles.  Police arrived and talked with the juveniles involved, Police continue to look into the incident.

@ Approximately 7:10 pm.  Police received a report from Trisha Gaudette that she was assaulted.  The incident is under investigation.

@ Approximately 11:00 pm.  Shirley Perrault of Stratford was issued a summons for operating a motor vehicle without a valid license.

Sunday, March 11

@ Approximately 12:45 am.  Police received a report from Nicole Ginard a State Street resident that items had been taken from her house.  Police took a statement from Ms. Ginard as a result.  The incident is under investigation.

@ Approximately 5:00 am.  Police received a report of an assault involving some Juveniles on Hillside Ave.   Police spoke with some of people involved, to get statements.  The incident remains under investigation.

@ Approximately 8:05 am.  Police received a burglary Alarm at the former Emerson Hardware.  Police upon arriving found the building secure with no signs of entry. 

@ Approximately 10:42 am Toby Kenison Jr. turned himself on Warrant from a previous incident, possession of a controlled substance.  Mr. Kenison was transported to the Coos County Jail in lieu of $2,500 cash bail pending a bail hearing.

@ Approximately 6:10 pm.  Michael Brooks of Colebrook was issued a summons for speed.

Week of Monday, February 27, 2012

 Tuesday, Feb 28

@ Approximately 10:03 am.  A report of smoke coming from the old town garage on State Street behind the Union Bank was called in by Phil Stearns.  Upon police arrival there was smoke coming from the building.  The fire is considered accidental, cause electrical.  The Groveton fire Department was assisted by other town departments as well as Mutual Aid Departments from Stark, Lancaster, Stratford and the State Fire Marshal’s office.

Wednesday, Feb 29

@ Approximately 5:04 am.  A resident on Hillside Ave report some vehicles acting suspiciously driving back and forth, one of them reported to be operating without headlights.  The caller was concerned they may be trying to take gas from vehicles.  Police patrolled the area for awhile after receiving the call with no contact with any vehicles.  The caller reported this activity had been going on and off all evening.  Police ask residents to report any suspicious activity as soon as they witness it.  By doing so assists police in locating the individuals responsible.

@ Approximately 8:05 pm.  A resident on Maple Street reporting someone taking gas from his vehicle.  This is the second report from the resident.  Police are looking for any information in relation to this incident.  If anyone has any information is asked to call police.

@ Approximately 9:40 pm.  A resident on First Street reporting harassing phone calls.  Police are looking into the matter.

Friday, March 2

@ Approximately 3:15 pm.  Police arrested to people on outstanding warrants.  Nicole Guinard 3/4/83 of Groveton was arrested on two warrants one of the Berlin District and the other was from Vermont.  Ms. Guinard was charged with being a fugitive from justice.  She was transported to Grafton County Jail pending a bail Hearing scheduled March 5, 2012.  Eugene Ward 7/16/72 was arrested on a warrant out of Vermont.  Mr. Ward was charged with being a fugitive from Justice.  He was transported to the Coos County Jail pending a bail hearing on March 5, 2012.

@ Approximately 3:30 pm.  Police took a report from a resident alleging being threatened.  Police took the needed for information from the caller.  The incident is under investigation.

@ Approximately 6:20 pm.  Police took a report from a Lancaster Road resident alleging phone harassment.  Police took the needed information from the caller.  The incident is under investigation.

  

Saturday, March 3

@ Approximately 12:30 pm.  Police received a complaint about a snow machine operating in a reckless manner on High Street.  Upon police arrival the snow machine in question had left the area.

@ Approximately 11:45 pm.  Krzysztof Plociennik 02/13/61 of Dummer was issued a summons for an unregistered motor vehicle, on Rt 110.

@ Approximately 11:55 pm.  Police responded to a family dispute on Goulet Street.  No arrests were made, but police are looking into the matter further.