Hartford police standoff ends with arrest after medical emergency

HARTFORD — Police arrested a man following a stand-off at a condominium complex where he threatened officers with a firearm.

On May 24, Hartford Police Department responded to a domestic violence incident at Stony Creek Condominiums, where two elderly women had sustained injuries.

The victims, aged 91 and 72, were treated by Hartford EMS and transported to Dartmouth Health.

The suspect, John Beane, threatened police with a firearm when they approached his residence to investigate.

Officers established a perimeter, but after an extended stand-off and unsuccessful negotiations, police withdrew citing public safety concerns, as Beane was alone and not a threat to others.

On May 25, a family member reported Beane in a semi-conscious state.

Police made a forced entry and arrested Beane after providing emergency care.

He faces charges of 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault and Domestic Assault.

Beane is being held without bail at Southern State Correctional Facility and awaits arraignment on May 28 at Vermont Superior Court-Windsor Criminal Division.

Duxbury man arrested for assault near Fairlee Town Beach

FAIRLEE — A Duxbury man was arrested for alleged assault and disorderly conduct at a beachside gathering on May 26.

Vermont State Police responded to reports of an assault near the Fairlee Town Beach.

Assisted by Bradford Police Department, troopers interviewed multiple witnesses which led to the identification of 38-year-old Jeffrey Butterfield as the suspect.

According to authorities, Butterfield engaged in threatening behavior and physically assaulted two individuals, Jacob Pomer and Charles Carrier.

The circumstances surrounding the confrontation were not immediately clear.

Following the incident, Butterfield was taken into custody without further incident and has been detained at the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility.

He faces charges of simple assault and disorderly conduct.

Investigations into the altercation are ongoing.

Londonderry woman faces DUI, child cruelty charges after crash

LONDONDERRY — A late-night accident on Magic Mountain Access Road led to the arrest of a Ludlow woman on multiple charges, including driving under the influence and cruelty to children.

Vermont State Police responded to a report of an impaired driver around 11:54 p.m. Saturday, finding 37-year-old Amanda Kehoe had crashed a grey 2012 Honda Odyssey with her two young children inside.

Troopers from the Westminster Barracks, upon arrival, conducted an investigation that concluded Kehoe was driving under the influence.

She was taken into custody on suspicions of DUI, Cruelty to Children by One Over 16, Reckless Endangerment, and Negligent Operation.

Kehoe was processed at the Westminster Barracks and later released with a criminal citation.

She is set to appear before the Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division, on June 25 at 8:30 a.m. to answer to the aforementioned charges.

Two injured in Marlboro crash, driver cited for DUI

MARLBORO — A single-vehicle crash on Vermont Route 9 near MacArthur Rd resulted in minor injuries and a DUI citation for the driver, officials said Monday.

Vermont State Police responded to the scene at around 3:02 p.m. to find a 2013 Hyundai Sonata totaled.

The driver, Shawn Hellyar, 28, from Windsor Locks, Connecticut, and his passenger, Nikko Udas, 31, whose residence is unknown, both sustained minor injuries.

Authorities reported sunny weather and dry road conditions at the time of the accident.

Despite the favorable driving conditions, troopers observed signs of impairment in Hellyar, who was not wearing a seatbelt.

After an investigation, Hellyar was criminally cited for suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) and negligent operation of a vehicle.

Both Hellyar and Udas were transported to Brattleboro Memorial Hospital for treatment of their injuries.

Following the incident, Hellyar received a Vermont Civil Violation Complaint.

The Vermont State Police are continuing to investigate the crash.

Further details will be released as the investigation progresses.