Thursday, June 9, 2022

22SJ002479 - DUI-Drugs #4 / Driving License Suspended / Violation of Conditions of Release / Possession of Drugs

CASE#: 22SJ002479
OFFICER: Gerrish / Cpl. Hartwell
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: June 8, 2022 at 1911 hours
LOCATION: Union Street
VIOLATION: DUI #4 (Drugs), DLS Due to DUI (#1), Violation of Conditions of Release x2, Possession of Depressant, Stimulant or Narcotic Drug

ACCUSED: Wade Whitehouse (39)
RESIDENCE: Marshfield, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On June 8, 2022 at about 1911 hours, a St. Johnsbury Police Department patrol officer observed a motor vehicle violation on Pleasant Street near the intersection of St. John Street. The vehicle was stopped on Union Street. An unknown female took leg bail. The operator, Wade Whitehouse (39) of Marshfield, VT, was found to be operating a vehicle with a license that was under lifetime criminal suspension for prior DUI actions. Further investigation revealed that Whitehouse displayed signs of impairment by a substance other than alcohol. Whitehouse was also found to be in possession of a depressant, stimulant or narcotic drug. Whitehouse was arrested for the above violations. A Drug Recognition Expert was consulted with the assistance of the Vermont State Police Derby Barracks. An evidentiary blood draw was obtained. Whitehouse was released to the custody of a sober adult. Whitehouse will be arraigned in this matter in Caledonia Superior Court on August 29, 2022 at 0830 hours. MacKay’s towing was called to haul away the car in question.