DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25H2000067
TROOPER: Detective Sgt. Drew Cota
STATION: St. Johnsbury
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 05/29/25
LOCATION: St. Johnsbury
VIOLATION: Perjury
ACCUSED: Patrice Mason
AGE: 36
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT
VICTIM: N/A
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On May 29, 2025, Patrice Mason, age 36, of St. Johnsbury was taken into custody and issued a citation to appear in Caledonia County Criminal court on June 9, 2025, at 0830 hours. The arrest comes after a referral was made to the State Police by the Caledonia County State’s Attorneys Office in reference to possibly perjury which occurred on December 11, 2024. The investigation determined Mason provided untruthful statements during a court hearing.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: June 9, 2025, at 0830 hours
COURT: Caledonia
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOTS: Attached
*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.
Detective Sergeant Drew Cota
Vermont State Police
Major Crime Unit
Office: 802-748-3111