Case: 19SJ005249
Officer: Robert Gerrish
Agency: St. Johnsbury Police Department
Contact: 802-748-2314
Date/Time: December 12, 2019 @ 1231
Location: Tremont Street
Violation: Possession of Stolen Property
Accused: Rusty D. Perry (30)
City: Newark, VT
Summary of Incident:
While on patrol, Ofc. Gerrish of the St.
Johnsbury Police Department observed a motor vehicle violation on Tremont
Street. The vehicle was stopped. A vehicle occupant was found to be in possession
of a loaded 45 caliber Rock Island 1911 firearm which had been reported to be
stolen from a home in New Hampshire. The firearm was seized. Perry was
arrested, processed and cited into Caledonia County Superior Court to answer
the charge of Possession of Stolen Property. Perry’s appearance is set for February
24, 2020. The investigation is ongoing.