Update at 2:47 p.m.: Town Administrator Michael Canales has informed us that the utility company will not give permission to post crime watch signs on its poles because of liability issues.
However, "if people have signs they want posted, they can bring them to Town Hall, myself or Chief Williams, and let us know what street they want them on and we will place them on street sign posts," says Canales.
Original post:
I wasn't able to get to Lenox on Thursday but the story appeared in both The Transcript and The Eagle this morning. It should be available here for about a week.
At least one Clarksburg couple, Valerie and John Wilson, found personal property in the hundreds of items taken from the arrest of Stefan Veremko.
There's been a lot of talk about Veremko not being charged in the Clarksburg burglaries. This may be jurisictional; he may have to be arraigned in Northern Berkshire District Court. If it's a matter of "receiving stolen goods," they not have to charge him up here. I'm trying to find that out.
There's also been questions of why Clarksburg is continually left off the list of towns in which the break-ins have happened. This is an error promulgated by the first press release from Lenox that omitted the town. The newspapers keep running the incorrect list (cut & paste?).
Next: Veremko's believed to involved in two to four break-ins; there have been six in Clarksburg since September. At least two break-ins he's not suspected in because of what was taken and the seeming familiarity the perpretator had with the home. (I read "friend or family member" in that.)
I also received this from the Stamford Community Watch regarding reports of break-ins on Hudson and Pine in Clarksburg:
"Regarding Pine Ave. & Hudson Brook. It has been reported that there has been "suspicious" circumstances at a home on each street recently. Homeowners reported that there were unusual things at the houses, mainly with an outside entrance. Again, we don't have reports of a break-in, just that they indicated unusual circumstances."
Still have a call into Vermont state police; still haven't gotten back to me.
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Could you please ask if and when Clarksburg plans to charge Mr. Veremko with a crime in Clarksburg? I think you are a little misleading in your assesment of the possible Veremko involvement in Clarksburg. You wrote that you believe family or friends are involved in two of them, in one of them Veremko doesn't even match the description, so the maximum he can be involved in is 3, vs the 2-4 that you reported. Bottom line is that Veremko isn't the only person doing B&E's in town and as far as I know, there have been no other arrests.
Why have NO police showed up at the house that reported the guy walking up the driveway in Clarksburg on Middle Road. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE ANSWER ME THAT???? Someone makes a 911 call up here after hours and it doesnt get answered!? Maybe she can ID this black hoodie guy that matched the description. GEZZ! This is getting stupider and stupider.... the more I find out.
Important Update: There is a report that Elvis has left the building. The "Suspicious Fellow" reportedly has left town. God help them wherever he lands. Good riddence Clarksburglar....for now. If and when you come back, we will know and we'll be ready and waiting for you.
There is a $1,000 CASH REWARD for Elvis behind bars...... If you have information come forward... you deserve the money... for speaking out against this dirt bag...whoever he is.
Call 663-7795 talk to Chief Williams...
Breakin yesterday on East Rd in Clarksburg was confirmed by police. Meeting was a success! 20 seriously concerned members organized the group. Mark your calendar for the next big Neighborhood Watch meeting Sat. Jan 16th at 1PM at the Stamford School.