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also stated that Ms. Weygant "was being disorderly at times," and the situation ended when Ms.
Weygant "was convinced to take a ride with her child's father."ss The October police report was
in response to a complaint from Mr. Deery about underage drinking at Ms. Weygant's
apartment.56 Officers responded to Ms. Weygant's apartment and met with Ms. Weygant and two
other adults.57 Officers Legacy and Sharshon entered the apartment with Ms. Weygant's
permission and did not find any juveniles.ss

Mr. Deery also suggested that Ms. Weygant was going to have to move anyway because she
needed a two-bedroom apartment, stating, "I was told by Section 8 that [Ms. Weygant] had to
have a two-bedroom apartment."5e Mr. Deery explained that all of the units in his buildings only
have one bedroom, but Mr. Deery did let Ms. Weygant know that there were two*bedroom units
available to rent in the area from some nearby landlords.60 Mr. Deery said, "that was my
understanding [from talking to Ms. Taylor].6r Penny Taylor is the Section 8 program director for
the Bennington Housing Authority.62 Ms. Taylor did say that she talked to Mr. Deery, but she
stated that she told Mr. Deery that it was Ms. Weygant's choice whether she wanted to live in a
one bedroom apartment even if she qualified for a two bedroom apartment.63