Protect Your Homes

[Chris Santee]

STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:Burglary    CASE #: 12A201538
TROOPER: Matthew Hill   STATION: ST Albans   CONTACT#: 524 5993

DATE/TIME:
0200 4/15/2012

LOCATION (specific):
115 Mountain Road
Montgomery, VT

VIOLATION:
Burglary
Assault
Aggravated Assault

ACCUSED: Trevor Lacross
AGE: 21
RESIDENCE:
Enosburg, VT

ACCUSED: Keallie Lacross
AGE:21
Residence:
Berkshire, VT

VICTIM: Samantha Thompson
AGE: 44
RESIDENCE:
Montgomery

VICTIM: Dustin Burns
AGE: 29
RESIDENCE:
Enosburg, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
The Vermont State Police responded to Mountain Road in Montgomery for a reported
home invasion assault that had taken placed during the early morning hours of
April 15, 2012.  The investigation has led to the arrest of 26 year old Keallie
Lacross of Berkshire.  Lacross was part of a group of people that entered the home and
engaged in an argument with Dustin Burns.  Lacross refused to leave and
struggled with the homeowner, Samantha Thompson.  During the struggle Thompson
was bit on the leg by Lacross, causing an injury.  Keallie Lacross was arrested
and lodged at the Chittenden Regional Correctional Center.  She will be
arraigned on Monday April 16, 2012 on charges of Burglary and Simple Assault.

The State Police are currently searching for 21 year old Trevor Lacross in
connection with this incident.  Anyone with information of Trevor Lacross'
whereabouts is asked to the State Police in St Albans.

This incident is still under investigation.

[Chris Santee]

STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Stolen Property   CASE #:12C200976
TROOPER:  Armstrong   STATION:   New Haven
CONTACT#: 802-388-4919
DATE/TIME: 4-9-12 to 4-13-12

LOCATION (specific): Waltham
VIOLATION: Selling Stolen Property
ACCUSED: Laura Armell, William Wright
AGE:26, 29

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waltham, Vermont

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

New Haven Troopers responded to a report of stolen property on Friday night.  The investigation lead to the arrest of Laura Armell, 26 and William Wright, 29.  Armell and Wright were cited to appear in Addison District Court on June 11, 2012 for charges of selling and possessing stolen property.

[Chris Santee]

PRESS RELEASE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
STATE OF VERMONT

INCIDENT: Burglary (Home Invasion)
CASE #: 12C201043
TROOPER: S/T Andrew Leise
STATION: VSP New Haven
CONTACT#: 1-802-388-4919
DATE/TIME: April 20, 2012
LOCATION (specific): Weybridge, VT
VIOLATION: Burglary
ACCUSED: U/K at this time
AGE: U/K at this time
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: U/K at this time
VICTIM: Ida Washington, Lawrence Washington
AGE: Ida 87 y/o, Lawrence 86 y/o
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Weybridge, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: Vermont State Police are actively investigating a Burglary
(Home Invasion) that took place the morning of April 20, 2012 in the Town on
Weybridge. Unknown individual(s) entered an unlocked residence in the Town of
Weybridge and stole personal property from within it. Approximately $2,750 in
personal property was stolen while the owners of the home were in bed sleeping.
The victims were asleep at one end of the house and the property was stolen from
the other end of the home. Both Vermont State Police BCI (Bureau of Criminal Investigation)
Detectives and Vermont State Police Uniform Troopers are currently investigating this incident.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Senior Trooper
Andrew Leise at the New Haven State Police Barracks. Vermont State Police are
encouraging residents to secure their homes by locking primary doors at night to
assist in preventing this type of criminal activity.

[Norton]

But you do have a legitimate point there with how the lefties view giving some dirt bag lead poisoning.

Thanks for the info on how to think.  As a person that you would certainly catagorize as a "lefty", I thought I had my own view about the 12 gauge that lives in our bedroom, but now I'm enlightened and can fall in line with your stereotype.

[Thor]

Norton,

     You are way to sensitive. The mere fact that you need us to provide you "info on how to think" confirms how far left you are. (I get you were being sarcastic).

                                                                                                                     Thor

[Chris Santee]

Arrest in Weybridge Home Invasion !

PRESS RELEASE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
STATE OF VERMONT

INCIDENT: Burglary (Home Invasion Arrest) ****Update****
CASE #: 12C201043
TROOPER: S/T Andrew Leise
STATION: VSP New Haven
CONTACT#: 1-802-388-4919
DATE/TIME: April 20, 2012
LOCATION (specific): Weybridge, VT
VIOLATION: Burglary
ACCUSED: Ariel C. Moore
AGE: 19
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Weybridge, VT
VICTIM: Ida Washington, Lawrence Washington
AGE: Ida 87 y/o, Lawrence 86 y/o
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Weybridge, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: Vermont State Police are actively investigating a Burglary
(Home Invasion) that took place the morning of April 20, 2012 in the Town on
Weybridge. Individual(s) entered an unlocked residence in the Town of
Weybridge and stole personal property from within it. Approximately $2,750 in
personal property was stolen while the owners of the home were in bed. Both
Vermont State Police BCI (Bureau of Criminal Investigation) Detectives and
Vermont State Police Uniform Troopers are currently investigating this incident.

***Update***
On April 21, 2012 Vermont State Police uniform Troopers as well as BCI (Bureau
of Criminal Investigation) detectives arrested Ariel Moore 19y/o of Weybridge
Vermont for Burglary of an (Occupied Dwelling). Moore was subsequently lodged at
The Chittenden County Correctional Center in lieu of $15,000 bail. Vermont State Police
were able to locate a portion of the stolen property at a pawn shop in Chittenden County
and the property will be returned to the rightful owner's. The owners who are 86 and 87
years old had been collecting the Sterling Silver over 50 years of their lives together.
The investigation is ongoing and additional arrests in the case are forthcoming.

[Norton]

Norton,

     You are way to sensitive. The mere fact that you need us to provide you "info on how to think" confirms how far left you are. (I get you were being sarcastic).

                                                                                                                     Thor

It's not a matter of being sensitive, I'm not offended.  Just trying to make the point that pasting labels on folks you don't know and assuming that they are all the same isn't productive (or respectful).  I wouldn't have bothered commenting if it was just one time.  Lots of people do it.  But I've seen from your posts here that it is standard practice for you, and it sometimes gets in the way of understanding each other's point of view.

Since you seem to think you know how left I am, perhaps you can help me out.  I'm confused.  How left am I?  I believe in individual rights and responsibilities.   I think the government is spending too much money and should balance the budget.  I'm a lifelong Vermonter who has never taken a penny of government help.  A fiscal conservative.  I think the government should keep its hands off my guns and stay out of my bedroom and my church.  I don't thnik we should have bailed out the banks and the Wall Street tycoons.  I'm worried about the federal debt.  I support the military.  Politically, I consider myself an independent, and have recently voted for both Republicans and Democrats (although I'm pissed off at both of them).  I think we have too many government programs, too many tax loopholes, too many subsidies.

So, since you seem to know, can you tell me?  How left am I?

[Thor]

Norton,

     I think you are either trying to stir the pot, or perhaps it is as simple as not knowing your left from your right. (That is a joke Norton.... no a stereotype)

"Since you seem to think you know how left I am, perhaps you can help me out.  I'm confused.  How left am I?  I believe in individual rights and responsibilities.   I think the government is spending too much money and should balance the budget.  I'm a lifelong Vermonter who has never taken a penny of government help.  A fiscal conservative.  I think the government should keep its hands off my guns and stay out of my bedroom and my church.  I don't thnik we should have bailed out the banks and the Wall Street tycoons.  I'm worried about the federal debt.  I support the military.  Politically, I consider myself an independent, and have recently voted for both Republicans and Democrats (although I'm pissed off at both of them).  I think we have too many government programs, too many tax loopholes, too many subsidies."

     I couldn't agree more.... but with that said, I fail to see how you would categorize yourself as a "lefty" or even "left leaning".

[Norton]

Thor, I was sincere when I said that you would categorize me as a "lefty".  After all, I support gay marriage and think that there is too much religious influence in government.  I think we spend too much on the military.  I strongly support the public school system.  I think we should be taxing unearned income more.  I think we have an obligation to the poor.  I think we should protect the environment more than we do.  I think big business has too much influence in politics.  I think the unlimited spending by "corporate persons" is bad for democracy.  I tend to vote Democratic more often than Republican.

My main point is that I don't think most people fit neatly into any category regarding right versus left or conservative vs liberal, and that's why I think it's counterproductive to draw sweeping conclusions about people and thinking that all "lefties" are alike (or that all "righties" are alike).

I don't catagorize myself as anything in particular, but I do think you would consider me a "lefty".  If you and I were to have a beer together we would probably find that we disagree on policy more than we agree.  But I think we would also find that we have very similar concerns.  I guess what I'm saying is that if we see each other as unique individuals rather than stereotypes we have a better chance of understanding each other.  And maybe we could find some things we agree on.   

[mirjo]

Thor, I was sincere when I said that you would categorize me as a "lefty".  After all, I support gay marriage and think that there is too much religious influence in government.  I think we spend too much on the military.  I strongly support the public school system.  I think we should be taxing unearned income more.  I think we have an obligation to the poor.  I think we should protect the environment more than we do.  I think big business has too much influence in politics.  I think the unlimited spending by "corporate persons" is bad for democracy.  I tend to vote Democratic more often than Republican.

You're not just left, man, you're a d*** Socialist! (kidding) But according to the conservative doctrine of Henry's forum, "Those with left leaning tendencies are Socialists and everyone who has ever needed any kind of government assistance are lazy good-for-nothings, who would rather live off the government than work." Didn't you get the memo? I thought we were all up to speed on our political standings.

Clearly, I'm being sarcastic. I have on more than one occasion gone a few rounds with Thor and friends, because I simply can't resist stepping into it sometimes. Politically speaking, Norton, I could be standing in your shoes, we are that similar in our respective views. I fall on both sides of the fence and advocate that's where our leaders should be.  This thread was about protecting homes....I won't continue.

[Chris Santee]

and a second arrest

INCIDENT: Burglary (Home Invasion 2nd Arrest) ***Update***
CASE #: 12C201043
TROOPER: S/T Andrew Leise
STATION: VSP New Haven
CONTACT#: 1-802-388-4919
DATE/TIME: April 20, 2012
LOCATION (specific): Weybridge, VT
VIOLATION: Burglary
ACCUSED: Jessi L. Curavoo
AGE: 18
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Weybridge, VT
VICTIM: Ida Washington, Lawrence Washington
AGE: Ida 87 y/o, Lawrence 86 y/o
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Weybridge, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: Vermont State Police are actively investigating a Burglary
(Home Invasion) that took place the morning of April 20, 2012 in the Town on
Weybridge. Individual(s) entered an unlocked residence in the Town of
Weybridge and stole personal property from within it. Approximately $2,750 in
personal property was stolen while the owners of the home were in bed. Both
Vermont State Police BCI (Bureau of Criminal Investigation) Detectives and
Vermont State Police Uniform Troopers are currently investigating this incident.

***Update***
On April 22, 2012 Vermont State Police uniform Troopers arrested Jessi L. Curavoo 18y/o of
Weybridge Vermont for Accessory aiding in commission of a felony (Burglary of an occupied Dwelling)
and Posession (Sale) of stolen property.  Curavoo was subsequently lodged at
The Chittenden County Correctional Center in lieu of $5,000 bail. Vermont State Police
were able to locate a portion of the stolen property at a pawn shop in Chittenden County
and the property will be returned to it's rightful owner's. The property owners who are 86 and 87
years old had been collecting the Sterling Silver over 50 years of their lives together.

[Chris Santee]

VERMONT DERAILS RUNAWAY PRISON GROWTH
Review finds state saved nearly $20 million; curbs recidivism rates

MONTPELIER – Gov. Peter Shumlin, joined by experts from the Council of State Governments Justice Center, the Pew Center on the States and others, today announced that the state has reversed the skyrocketing trend in prison growth, reduced failure rates among people released from prison, and cut crime over the past 5 years. Today’s announcement marks a turnaround from 2007, when the Pew Center issued a national report that highlighted Vermont as the state with the greatest projected corrections increase in the Northeast and one of the highest in the nation.

“Vermont’s successful efforts to keep nonviolent offenders out of expensive jail cells, keep our communities safe, and help control the growing recidivism rate have saved taxpayers money and enabled inmates to build successful lives outside of jail,” said Gov. Shumlin. “My thanks to the Council of State Governments, the Pew Center on the States and Bureau of Justice Assistance for their help in focusing on this problem and enabling Vermont to stem the growing crisis in corrections.”

Also joining the Governor at today’s announcement were lawmakers, including Sen. Richard Sears and Rep. Alice Emmons, who have worked on programs to support the corrections reductions; Administrative Judge Amy Davenport to highlight the Judiciary’s commitment to this effort; and representatives of Vermont’s Congressional Delegation.

According to the 2007 review, Vermont was projecting a 26 percent growth rate in their prison population by 2018. This significant projected growth, in a system that had already expanded by as much as 80 percent in the preceding 10 years, makes the turnaround somewhat remarkable when contrasted with other states.

“We applaud Vermont’s leaders for setting the state on a new path toward public safety,” said Richard Jerome, project manager of The Pew Center on the States’ Public Safety Performance Project. “Through bipartisan efforts, policy makers here and across the country are making better use of taxpayer dollars by implementing research-based sentencing and corrections strategies that make communities safer and hold offenders more accountable while reining in the cost of prisons.”

By 2008, state leaders were faced with the potential of increasing corrections spending by $80 million over a ten-year period to send additional inmates out of state or spend nearly $200 million to build new prison beds in the state of Vermont. In 2008, state leaders commissioned a comprehensive analysis of crime and corrections trends, and used that information to design the Justice Reinvestment Act of 2008. Just last year, state leaders worked together to enact the War on Recidivism Act of 2011.

Data presented by the Council of State Governments Justice Center showed that not only has the prison population not increased as was predicted before the reforms, it has in fact declined. Since the implementation of new policies, the population is down from a high of 2,306 in 2009 to 2,059 today.

“Using data and working across the aisle, we sought a smarter approach to public safety,” said Corrections Commissioner Andy Pallito. “As a result, we’ve saved the state millions of dollars and fewer people are in prison than there were in 2007. And, most importantly, our state is safer.”

To date, the Department of Corrections has been able to reinvest over $6 million. Analyses presented by the Council of State Governments Justice Center found that the state has cut its three-year re-incarceration rate of people released from prison from 45 percent to 41 percent. Furthermore, the violent crime rate has dropped 5 percent between 2008 and 2010, and the property crime rate is down 10 percent over the same two-year period.

“Reducing recidivism is a top priority for our state,” said Sen. Sears. “Last year, we passed legislation that provides greater clarity in defining how our state measures failure rates of people released from prison. Now, we can be clearer about how we compare to other states and we’ve made it easier for policymakers to track changes from one year to the next.”

Rep. Emmons added, “We’re looking forward to working with Council of State Governments Justice Center over the next several months to create a dashboard that helps policymakers be even more precise, data-driven, and real-time about what’s working and isn’t working to reduce recidivism in our state.”

“I am pleased that recidivism is down in Vermont, and I know we can reduce it even further. That’s a goal that all Vermonters, Republicans and Democrats alike, share,” said Sen. Diane Snelling.

The CSG Justice Center’s Justice Reinvestment Initiative to address corrections spending and public safety is a partnership with the Public Safety Performance Project of The Pew Center on the States, with additional support to CSG from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice. These efforts have provided similar data-driven analyses and policy options to state leaders in 14 other states.

The Council of State Governments Justice Center is a national nonprofit organization that serves policymakers at the local, state, and federal levels from all branches of government. The Justice Center provides practical, nonpartisan advice and consensus-driven strategies—informed by available evidence—to increase public safety and strengthen communities.

The CSG Justice Center’s Justice Reinvestment Initiative to address corrections spending and public safety is a partnership with the Public Safety Performance Project of The Pew Center on the States, with additional support to CSG from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice. These efforts have provided similar data-driven analyses and policy options to state leaders in 14 other states.

The Council of State Governments Justice Center is a national nonprofit organization that serves policymakers at the local, state, and federal levels from all branches of government. The Justice Center provides practical, nonpartisan advice and consensus-driven strategies—informed by available evidence—to increase public safety and strengthen communities.

[rod anode]

thats darn right funny ,i dont care who you are.......