CASE#: 21SJ003391
OFFICER: Gerrish / Sgt. Cleary
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314
DATE/TIME: September 20, 2021 @ 2131
LOCATION: Union & Southard Streets
VIOLATION: DUI [Refusal], Driving While License Criminally Suspended due to DUI, License Required, Violation of Conditions of Release (x4), Petit Larceny, Interference with Access to Emergency Services, Operation Without Owners Consent
ACCUSED: Alan Tanguay (30)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT
VICTIM: Shannon Goodine (31)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
The St. Johnsbury Police Department received a walk-in complaint from Ms. Shannon Goodine that her car had been taken without permission by Mr. Alan Tanguay, who she reported had been drinking alcohol in violation of conditions of release and then left the residence in the vehicle in violation of a curfew and in contravention of conditions of release not to drive. Goodine reported that Tanguay had stolen her phone to prevent her from calling the police. After investigating the situation further at the residence, a St. Johnsbury Police patrol officer observed the vehicle as it turned from Union Street onto Russell Ave. The vehicle was apprehended on Southard Street adjacent to the 7th Day Adventist Church. Further investigation revealed Tanguay displayed signs of alcohol impairment and he was found to be driving said vehicle on a license that was under lifetime criminal suspension for prior DUI action[s]. Tanguay was arrested and brought to the police department, wherein he was later lodged at the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility as an incapacitated person. Tanguay was cited into Caledonia Superior Court to answer this case on October 4, 2021 at 0830 hours.
