STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE PRESS RELEASE
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INCIDENT: Missing Person with Suspicious Circumstances
CASE #:12B100874
TROOPER: Det. Lt. Robert Cushing
STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 3/25/12 23:00 hours
LOCATION (specific): Goss Hollow Rd. St. Johnsbury, Vt.
VICTIM: Melissa Jenkins AGE: 33
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St.Johnsbury, Vt.
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On March 25 at approximately 11:30 PM Melissa Jenkins, age 33 of St. Johnsbury was reported missing by a friend. The friend who had not heard from her since approximately 08:30 PM went looking for Jenkins and discovered her vehicle, a 2006 silver Suzuki Grand Vitara, parked along the side of Goss Hollow Rd. a short distance from Jenkins’ residence. Jenkins was not with the vehicle at this time, however Jenkins’ 2 year old child was discovered inside the vehicle.
Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks responded and searched the immediate area and Jenkins was not located. Troopers also observed evidence at the scene to indicate that Jenkins’ disappearance is potentially suspicious. Jenkins child was turned over to a family friend for the time being.
Vermont State Police Detectives and the State Police Crime Scene Search Team were called in and are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding Jenkins’ disappearance.
Jenkins is described as a white female, approx. 5 feet 4 inches tall, approx. 130 lbs with blonde hair and hazel eyes.
Anyone with information concerning this incident or may know Jenkins’ whereabouts should call the Vermont State Police in St. Johnsbury at 802-748-3111. Police are also looking to speak with anyone who have driven Goss Hollow road in St. Johnsbury on Sunday evening between the hours of approximately 7:00 PM and 11:30 PM.
There is no further information available at this time. Further releases will be issued as more information becomes available.
Any additional information will be provided in an updated press release.
STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
DIVISION OF STATE POLICE ST. JOHNSBURY BARRACKS
** PRESS RELEASE **
DATE OF RELEASE: March 26, 2012
INCIDENT: Missing Person
CASE #: 12B100874
INVESTIGATOR: Det. Sgt. Walter Smith, St. Johnsbury Barracks
DATE & TIME OF INCIDENT: March 25th, 2012 @ 2300 hours
LOCATION: Goss Hollow Road, St. Johnsbury
VICTIM: Melissa Jenkins, age 33
St. Johnsbury, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: Below is a statement issued by Major Ed Ledo of the Vermont State Police at this morning’s press conference that took place at the St. Johnsbury Barracks:
On March 25 at approximately 11:30 PM, Melissa Jenkins, age 33 of St. Johnsbury was reported missing by a friend. The friend who had not heard from her since approximately 08:30 PM went looking for Ms. Jenkins and discovered her vehicle at that time, a 2006 silver Suzuki Grand Vitara, parked alongside Goss Hollow Road in St. Johnsbury, a short distance from Ms. Jenkins’ residence. Ms. Jenkins was not with the vehicle; however her 2 year old son was discovered inside the vehicle, unharmed.
Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks as well as the St. Johnsbury Police Department responded and searched the immediate area including a Hardwick Police Department K-9, however Ms. Jenkins was not located. Responding Troopers observed evidence at the scene to indicate that Ms. Jenkins’ disappearance is the result of foul play as evidence present showed signs that a struggle had occurred.
Vermont State Police Detectives and the State Police Crime Scene Search Team were called in and are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding Ms. Jenkins’ disappearance as well as processing the scene and Ms. Jenkins’ vehicle. The Vermont Air National Guard is assisting in the search for Ms. Jenkins by providing a helicopter for air support to canvas the area. Members of the St. Johnsbury Fire Department are assisting with the search as well. At this time, Detectives are conducting interviews and following up on numerous leads. The public should expect that sections of Goss Hollow Road will be closed throughout the day while the search is being expanded and are asked to seek alternate routes.
Ms. Jenkins is described as a white female, approx. 5 feet 4 inches tall, approx. 130 lbs with blonde hair and hazel eyes. Ms. Jenkins is a science teacher at the St. Johnsbury Academy.
Anyone with information concerning this incident or may know Ms. Jenkins’ whereabouts should call the Vermont State Police in St. Johnsbury at 802-748-3111. Police are also looking to speak with anyone who may have driven Goss Hollow road in St. Johnsbury on Sunday evening between the hours of approximately 7:00 PM and 11:30 PM.
Attached are photographs of Ms. Jenkins and her vehicle. Additional press releases will be issued as information becomes available.
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