CASE#: 21SJ002120
OFFICER: Gerrish / Lt. Bickford / Cpl. Hartwell
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314
DATE/TIME: July 3, 2021 @ 0818
LOCATION: Hastings Hill
VIOLATION: Trafficking of Fentanyl, Possession of a Depressant/Stimulant/Narcotic Drug, Possession of Cocaine/ Driving Under Criminal Suspension
ACCUSED: Alexander G. Sargent (37)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, a St. Johnsbury Police Department patrol officer observed a motor vehicle violation on Memorial Drive near St. John Street. The vehicle was stopped on Hastings Hill and it was determined the operator was driving on a license that was under criminal suspension. Alexander Sargent was placed under arrest and later released on citation from the police station. Due to the situation, 2 containers found in Sargents possession were seized and search warrants applied for from the Honorable Court. After the warrants were granted, the items were searched on July 9th, 2021. Approximately 2.5 grams of suspected fentanyl powder in a bulk package was found, along with 2 bundles of suspected fentanyl powder found packaged in wax paper baggies for individual usage or sale. In addition, a suspected crack cocaine rock weighing about .7 grams was seized. Sargent will answer the charges in this matter in Caledonia Superior Court on September 20, 2021 at 0830 hours.
