ST. JOHNSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
OFFICER: Gerrish/Hartwell
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314
DATE/TIME: 05/19/2021 at 2208
LOCATION: Central/Summer St
VIOLATION: Identity Theft, False Information to a Police Officer, Possession of Cocaine, Depressant/Stimulant/Narcotic
ACCUSED: Jonathan J. Bushey (23)
RESIDENCE: North Troy, VT
ACCUSED: Mikalya Camber (19)
RESIDENCE: Derby Line, VT
VICTIM: Billie-Jo Knapton (21)
RESIDENCE: Dekalb, NY
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On May 19, 2021, Officers pulled over a vehicle for observed equipment violations at the intersection of Central and Summer Streets. A passenger in the vehicle (Bushey) was found to have an active cite & release warrant, which he was cited for and released. Further investigation revealed another passenger, (Camber) was impersonating a person from New York State in order to deflect the investigation. The vehicle was seized pending a warrant application, Bushey and Camber were arrested and brought to the police department. The investigation continues. Further updates will be shared if needed. Bushey was issued a citation for May 21, 2021 at 12:30 on the warrant and August 23, 2021 at 0830 on the new charges. Camber was cited for August 23, 2021 at 0830. All citations were into Caledonia Superior Court.
LOCATION: Central/Summer St
VIOLATION: Identity Theft, False Information to a Police Officer, Possession of Cocaine, Depressant/Stimulant/Narcotic
ACCUSED: Jonathan J. Bushey (23)
RESIDENCE: North Troy, VT
ACCUSED: Mikalya Camber (19)
RESIDENCE: Derby Line, VT
VICTIM: Billie-Jo Knapton (21)
RESIDENCE: Dekalb, NY
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On May 19, 2021, Officers pulled over a vehicle for observed equipment violations at the intersection of Central and Summer Streets. A passenger in the vehicle (Bushey) was found to have an active cite & release warrant, which he was cited for and released. Further investigation revealed another passenger, (Camber) was impersonating a person from New York State in order to deflect the investigation. The vehicle was seized pending a warrant application, Bushey and Camber were arrested and brought to the police department. The investigation continues. Further updates will be shared if needed. Bushey was issued a citation for May 21, 2021 at 12:30 on the warrant and August 23, 2021 at 0830 on the new charges. Camber was cited for August 23, 2021 at 0830. All citations were into Caledonia Superior Court.
