Press Release
Case 18SJ002734
Officer Sgt Mark Bickford
Agency St Johnsbury Police Department
Contact Number 802-748-2314
Date/Time 06-20-2018 at approximately 1805 hours
Location Federal Street, St Johnsbury, VT
Violation DLS (Driving License Suspended)
Accused Benjamin Gaughan
Age 36
City/State of Residence St Johnsbury, VT
Summary of Incident
On 06-20-18 at approximately 1805 hours Sgt Mark Bickford of the St Johnsbury Police Department was conducting roving patrol in the village of St Johnsbury. While in the vicinity of Railroad Street Sgt Bickford observed an older model blue Buick being driven by a male who he recognized as the offender Benjamin Gaughan. Sgt Bickford had recently learned that Gaughan's privilege to operate a motor vehicle in the state of Vermont had been suspended criminally. Sgt Bickford conducted a MV stop with Gaughan on Federal Street and subsequently took him into custody without incident. Gaughan was later released on a citation to appear in Caledonia District Court. He was issued a civil violation for an expired inspection sticker and his vehicle was towed.
Court Action Yes
Court Date 08-06-18 at 0830 hours
Court Caledonia District Superior Court
Lodged No
Bail No
