PRESS RELEASE
CASE#: 18SJ004674
OFFICER: Sophie Patenaude
AGENCY: ST JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314
DATE/TIME: 11/04/18
LOCATION: Pleasant Street
VIOLATION: Driving License Suspended- Criminal
ACCUSED: John Stacey
AGE: 35
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sheffield, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 11/04/18, Officer Sophie Patenaude performed a motor vehicle stop on a white Nissan Sentry traveling north on Pleasant Street, operated by John Stacey, after the vehicle appeared to have a defective break light. Upon further observation, it became apparent that the break light was obstructed by a deer that was strapped to the trunk of the vehicle. A subsequent investigation determined that Stacey’s privilege to operate a motor vehicle was criminally suspended. Stacey was cited, and is scheduled to appear at Vermont Superior Court, Caledonia Criminal Division on 01/07/19 at 0830 hours.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE: 01/07/19 0830
COURT: CALEDONIA
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