Monday, February 14, 2022

22SJ000610 - Arrest on Warrant

Press Release
Case 22SJ000610
Agency St Johnsbury PD
Officer Lt Mark Bickford
Contact Number 802-748-2314

Date/Time 02-13-22 at approximately 1305 hours
Location Central Street, St Johnsbury, VT
Violation Arrested on an active warrant

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

Summary of Incident

On 02-13-2022 at approximately 1300 hours Lt Mark Bickford of the St Johnsbury PD was conducting roving patrol when he observed a male who he knew to be Nicolas Balch walking on Central Street. Lt Bickford had recently learned that Balch had an active warrant for his arrest. Lt Bickford approached Balch near the intersection of Central and Summer Street and subsequently took him into custody without incident. Balch was transported to the PD for processing. Once completed Lt Bickford transported Balch, DOB: 02-16-1980 to the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility where he was lodged on his bail of $5000 dollars. The warrant for Balch was issued on 02-07-22 for an FTA on underlying drug charge(s).

Court Action Yes
Court Date 02-14-22 at 1230 hours
Court Caledonia
Lodged (On the warrant)
Location Northeast Correction Facility