ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
CASE#: 21SJ000765
OFFICER: Gerrish/Hartwell/Cleary
CONTACT#: (802)748-2314
DATE/TIME: 03/26/2021 @ 2115
LOCATION: Cliff Street
VIOLATION: Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor x 5, Contributing to Juvenile Delinquency & Minor Under 16 Consuming or Possessing Alcohol
ACCUSED: <Withheld Names>
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: <Withheld>
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, the St. Johnsbury Police Department received a report of a disturbance occurring on Cliff Street. After further investigation, the situation was traced back to a residence on Cliff Street where the aftermath of an underage drinking party was located. The occupant of the residence, an 18 year old male, was arrested for five counts of furnishing alcohol to minors and 1 count of contributing to juvenile delinquency. A 14 year old was also found to have consumed or possessed alcohol and was also taken into custody for that delinquent act. Several underage juveniles were also found to have consumed alcohol or marijuana and were released to their parents. Both the 14 and 18 year old were cited into Family Court.
