A transient woman accused of striking a police officer with a vehicle while fleeing a welfare check in New Hampshire was later captured in Vermont, authorities said.
According to the Journal-Opinion, Christina Garrison, 37, described as a homeless woman with ties to the area, allegedly hit a Haverhill, N.H., police officer Friday evening on Central Street in Woodsville before fleeing the scene. The officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to recover. Haverhill Police Department said the incident occurred just before 6:30 p.m., when the driver sped off, striking the officer and crossing into Vermont.
Vermont State Police later located and arrested Garrison in Wells River on a fugitive-from-justice charge. She is scheduled to be arraigned in Orange County Superior Court in Chelsea.
Separately, a Stannard man is facing a long list of charges after allegedly threatening first responders and assaulting law enforcement.
Leonidas Tardif, 63, was taken into custody March 29 after troopers were called to assist EMS at a Tousant Hill Road residence. Police say Tardif made threats about using firearms against responding troopers before their arrival. When officers reached the scene, they secured a victim inside the home and encountered Tardif outside, where he allegedly refused commands and resisted arrest. He now faces charges including domestic assault, interference with access to emergency services, four counts of aggravated assault on law enforcement, multiple counts of criminal threatening, impeding an officer, and resisting arrest. Tardif was held without bail and is due in Caledonia County Superior Court.
DUI arrests:
- Joshua J. Derouchie, 26, of Colchester, was charged with DUI #2 and grossly negligent operation after allegedly driving 106 mph in a 55 mph zone on Interstate 89 in Winooski.
- Billy Jo Dunster was arrested in Berlin on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs following a traffic stop on U.S. Route 302.
- Daniel Keenan, 28, of Lyndon, was charged with DUI #1 after a traffic stop in St. Johnsbury.
- Kelly French, 43, of Guilford, was arrested in Vernon for DUI, violation of conditions of release, and driving with a criminally suspended license.
- Seth Amidon, 44, was cited for DUI #1 following a traffic stop in Shaftsbury.
Domestic assault and related incidents:
- Ariel Hallisey, 33, of Barton, was charged with first-degree aggravated domestic assault and domestic assault after police said a household member was injured.
- Kamren Hinton, 21, of St. Johnsbury, was cited for domestic assault after an incident on Moose River Drive.
- John White, 39, of Mendon, was arrested on domestic assault charges and for violating a Relief From Abuse order.
- Jarek Coriell, 44, of Montgomery, was charged with aggravated assault following a physical dispute; the victim was transported to Northwestern Medical Center for treatment.
Authorities say all defendants are scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Courts to answer the charges.