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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Arrest: Aggravated Stalking, Unlawful Mischief, Unlawful Trespass, Violation of Conditions of Release

 CASE #: 23WM000928

DATE AND TIME: April 20, 2023 at 5:07 PM

SUMMARY: Aggravated Stalking, Unlawful Mischief, Unlawful Trespass, and Violation of Conditions of Release


On April 20, 2023 at approximately 5:07 PM, Wilmington Police Officers were dispatched to a local residence for a report of a male subject who was attempting to gain entry to an apartment where there was a subject inside with a protection order against the male. Upon arrival Wilmington Police Department were able to identify the suspect as Samuel J LaRoche, age 30, of Wilmington VT. LaRoche had allegedly committed the offenses of Unlawful Trespass, Unlawful Mischief, Violation of Conditions of Release, and Aggravated Stalking. LaRoche was flash cited to appear in the Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division on April 21, 2023 at 12:30 PM to answer to the charges.

Arrest: DUI

 CASE #: 23WM000978

DATE AND TIME: April 29, 2023 at 2:56 PM

SUMMARY: DUI


On April 29, 2023 at approximately 2:56 PM, a Wilmington Police Officer conducted a traffic stop along VT Route 100 North for a display of plate violation. During the stop, the Officer detected signs of impairment. The operator was screened and subsequently arrested for DUI. The Defendant, Michael R Johnson, age 40, of Whitingham VT was cited to appear in the Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division on May 18, 2023 at 8:30 AM to answer to the charge of DUI.

Arrest: Simple Assault, Disorderly Conduct, Unlawful Trespass

CASE #: 23WM001061

DATE AND TIME: May 13, 2023 at 1:19 AM

SUMMARY: Simple Assault, Disorderly Conduct, Unlawful Trespass


On May 13, 2023 at approximately 1:14 AM, a Wilmington Police Officer responded to a local business for a report of a fight in progress and trespassing. During the investigation the parties involved were located and it was alleged that a Nathan Michael Williams, age 34, of Monroe MA had been acting disorderly, refused to leave the business when told by staff, and had assaulted another customer. Williams was arrested, issued conditions of release, and flash-cited to appear in the Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division on May 15, 2023 at 12:30 PM to answer to the charges of Simple Assault, Disorderly Conduct, and Unlawful Trespass. 

Arrest: DUI, Disorderly Conduct, Unlawful Trespass

 CASE #: 23WM001062

DATE AND TIME: May 13, 2023 at 1:19 AM

SUMMARY: DUI, Disorderly Conduct, Unlawful Trespass


On May 13, 2023 at approximately 1:19 AM. a Wilmington Police Officer was investigating a report of an assault at a local business. During the investigation, the Officer had contact with the operator of a vehicle in the South Main Street municipal parking lot. The Officer detected signs of impairment and screened the operator for DUI. During the screening, the operator became disorderly and belligerent and was subsequently arrested for DUI, Disorderly Conduct, and Unlawful Trespass. The defendant, Nicholas J. Dix, age 28, of Whitingham, VT was cited to appear in the Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division on May 30, 2023 at 8:00 AM to answer to the charges.

Arrest: Simple Assault

 CASE #: 23WM001015

DATE AND TIME: May 6, 2023 at 3:58 PM

SUMMARY: Simple Assault


On Saturday May 6, 2023 at approximately 3:59 PM, Wilmington Police were dispatched to a business on South Main Street in Wilmington for a report of an assault that had just occurred. Upon arrival police found that a subject had exited a vehicle, punched the male victim in the face and then struck him again after he had fallen to the ground. The suspect then left the area in his vehicle. During the investigation Wilmington Police were able to locate and identify the suspect as Charles Williams, age 34, of Wilmington, VT. Williams was arrested and charged with Simple Assault. Williams was cited to appear in the Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division on 6/20/2023 to answer to the charges. 

Arrest: Retail Theft

 CASE #: 23WM0001003

DATE AND TIME: May 5, 2023 at 4:30 PM

SUMMARY: Retail Theft


On Friday May 5, 2023 at approximately 4:30 PM, a Wilmington Police Officer was flagged down in front of a Wilmington business for a female in the store shoplifting., Upon arrival the Wilmington Police Officer found the female exiting the store with items unpaid for in her purse. The suspect was identified as Jennifer Formel, age 47, of West Dover, VT. Formel was charged with Retail Theft and was cited to appear in the Vermont Superior Court- Windham Criminal Division on 6/20/23 to answer to the charges.

Arrest: Retail Theft

CASE #: 23WM000938

DATE AND TIME: April 21, 2023 at 7:47 PM

SUMMARY: Retail Theft

On Friday April 21st at approximately 7:47 PM, Wilmington Police were dispatched to a Wilmington business for a report of shoplifting. During the investigation the suspect was identified as Kristin Odell, age 41, of North Adams, Massachusetts. Odell was charged with Retail Theft and cited to appear at the Vermont Superior Court- Windham Criminal Division on 5/30/23 to answer to the charges.