Monday, May 25, 2020

20SJ001654 - Unlawful Mischief >$250 / Disorderly Conduct

ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT   
PRESS RELEASE

CASE#: 20SJ001654
OFFICER: Robert Gerrish
CONTACT#: (802)748-2314

DATE/TIME: 05/19/2020 at 0025 hours
LOCATION:  401 Western Avenue
VIOLATION: Unlawful Mischief Over $250 and Disorderly Conduct

ACCUSED: Francis P. Lawler (22)
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT
VICTIM: Fairbanks Inn

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, the St. Johnsbury Police Department was called to the Fairbanks Inn for a report of a disturbance wherein it was reported people were breaking doors and windows. With the assistance of the Vermont State Police, the St. Johnsbury Police Department restored order to the situation. Further investigation identified one of the parties responsible for damage to the Hotel property as Francis P. Lawler (22) of St. Johnsbury. On May 23, 2020, Lawler was located and issued a citation for the same. The St. Johnsbury Police Department believes further citation(s) in this incident will be forthcoming. Lawler  will face the charges in Caledonia Superior Court on August 24, 2020 @ 0830.

COURT DATE: 08/24/2020 at 0830.