Tuesday, December 7, 2021

21SJ004391 - Burglary into Occupied Dwelling / Petit Larceny from a Building

Press Release

Case 21SJ004391
Officer(s) Robert Gerrish and Lt Mark Bickford
Agency St Johnsbury Police Department
Contact Number 802-748-2314

Date/Time 12-03-2021 at approximately 1610 hours
Location Portland Street, St Johnsbury, VT
Violation Burglary into an occupied dwelling and Petit Larceny from a building

Accused Nicolas Balch
Age 41
City/State of Residence Homeless St Johnsbury

Summary of Incident

The St Johnsbury Police Department began an investigation into a reported Burglary that took place on or about 11-28-21 within the village of St Johnsbury. During the course of the investigation Ofc. Robert Gerrish was able to determine that the offender in the Burglary/Petit Larceny case was Nicolas Balch. On 12-03-21 Lt Mark Bickford of the St Johnsbury PD located Balch, DOB: 02-16-80 while he was on foot in the vicinity of the old Cumberland Farms on Portland Street and subsequently took him into custody without incident. Balch was transported to the PD where he was fingerprinted, photographed and later released on a citation to appear in court on 01-24-2022 at which time he will answer to the charge(s) of Burglary into an occupied dwelling and Petit Larceny from a building.

Court Action Yes
Court Date 01-24-2022 at 0830
Court Caledonia
Lodged No