September 7, 2024

St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI - Refusal

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#:  24A4006955     

TROOPER FULL NAME:  Griffin Pearson

STATION:  St. Johnsbury Barracks                                          

CONTACT#:  802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME:  9-7-24 at 0141 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION:  I-91 South, mile marker 125, St. Johnsbury, VT

VIOLATION(S):  DUI - Refusal

 

ACCUSED:  Juvenile

AGE:  19

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:  Waterford, VT

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On 9/7/24 at approximately 0141 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury Barracks were on patrol in the area of I-91 South, mile marker 125, when they observed a nearby motorist commit a moving violation. Troopers initiated a traffic stop and made contact with the juvenile operator and passenger. While speaking with the juvenile operator, Troopers observed signs of impairment. Investigation revealed the juvenile had operated a motor vehicle on a public highway while under the influence of intoxicants. The juvenile was subsequently taken into custody and transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. The juvenile was cited to appear in Caledonia County Family Court, and later released to a sober adult.

 

LODGED:  No

BAIL:  N/A

MUG SHOT:  No

COURT ACTION:  Yes

COURT:  Caledonia County

COURT DATE/TIME:  --

 

Respectfully,

Trooper Griffin Pearson
Troop “A” St. Johnsbury Barrack
1068 US-5 #1
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819