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September 15, 2024

Westminster / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 24B1006143

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:TPR Guillaume                      

STATION: VSP Westminster               

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 09/14/2024 @ 2214 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Athens Rd, Townshend, VT

VIOLATION: DUI, Violation of Conditions of Release, Driving with a Criminally Suspended License, False Info to Police, Negligent Operation

 

ACCUSED: Elijah Emerson                                               

AGE: 33

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Jamacia, VT

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Vermont State Police received a report of a single-vehicle crash on Athens Rd (Vermont Route 35) in Townshend, VT. Upon arrival to the scene, a male was identified as Elijah Emerson (33) of Jamacia, Vermont. Further investigation revealed that Emerson was operating the vehicle under the influence of alcohol and with a criminally suspended license. Emerson was transported to Grace Cottage Hospital where he was treated for his injuries. Emerson was issued a criminal citation and is scheduled to appear at the Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on 11/26/2024 at 0830 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/26/2024 @ 0830            

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: NO     

BAIL: NO

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

 

 

 

 

*Please note:  court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of

the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.