Thursday, January 3, 2019

18SJ005316 - DUI/ Impeding a Public Officer / Aggravated Disorderly Conduct

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT         
PRESS RELEASE

CASE#: 18SJ005316
OFFICER: Steven Hartwell                               
CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 12/28/2018 at 2306 hours
LOCATION:  St. Johnsbury
VIOLATION: DUI, Impeding a Public Officer and Aggravated Disorderly Conduct

ACCUSED: Gerald L. Williams and <EXPUNGED>
AGE: 52 and 46
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Billerica MA. And Waterford, VT.      

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 12/28/2018 at approximately 2300 hours, St. Johnsbury Police were dispatched to a report of an intoxicated driver leaving a parking lot on Eastern Avenue. The suspect vehicle was located turning onto to Portland Street at the intersection of Railroad. A motor vehicle stop was conducted and the operator of that vehicle Gerald Williams was taken into custody on suspicion of Driving under the influence. The passenger of that vehicle <EXPUNGED> was also taken into custody for interfering with a police investigation and striking Sgt. Aaron Rivard in the hand while he was attempting to speak with her about being disorderly during the time Williams was performing field sobriety tests. Williams was released with a citation to appear in Caledonia Court for DUI 1 Criminal Refusal and <EXPUNGED> was issued a citation for Aggravated Disorderly Conduct and Impeding Public Officers.

COURT ACTION: Yes
LODGED: No
COURT DATE: 01/14/2019 and 02/04/2019 at 0830
COURT: CALEDONIA
MUG SHOT: Yes
BAIL: No