CASE#: 22SJ003325
OFFICER: Gerrish / Cpl. Hartwell
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314
DATE/TIME: July 31, 2022 @ 0214
LOCATION: Railroad Street
VIOLATION: Attempting to Elude while operating in a grossly negligent manner, Operation Without Owners Consent (Aggravated), DUI #1, Persons Under 16 Consuming Alcohol, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Gross Negligent Operation
ACCUSED: Name Withheld (15)
RESIDENCE: Withheld
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On July 31, 2022 at 0214 hours, a St. Johnsbury Police Department patrol officer observed multiple motor vehicle violations on a vehicle on Railroad Street. The officer attempted to stop the vehicle, however, the vehicle continued without heeding the blue lights and siren. Due to the risk posed to the public by the motorist’s operation and suspected impairment, patrol officers pursued this operator. The operator continued onto Memorial Drive, Hospital Hill, Breezy Hill Road, Pleasant Street, Concord Avenue, Portland Street and US Route 2 before finally being stopped in East St. Johnsbury, VT on US-2 East between the intersection with Route 18 and East Village Road. The operator was determined to be a 15 year old juvenile who was arrested for the above delinquent acts. After processing, the juvenile was released to a sober family member. The juvenile was cited into Caledonia Family Court. The car was hauled away by B&B towing of Lyndonville, VT. The St. Johnsbury Police Department was assisted in this matter after the vehicle was stopped by the Vermont State Police and the St. Johnsbury Fire Department. The operator was also issued several Vermont Civil Violation Complaints totaling approximately $2,870 in waiver fines.
