CASE#: 21SJ002319
OFFICER: Gerrish / Rivard
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314
DATE/TIME: July 15, 2021 @ 1942
LOCATION: Summer Street
VIOLATION: Aggravated Operation Without Owners Consent, DUI-Drugs
ACCUSED: John M. Pinto (37)
RESIDENCE: Homeless
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, a St. Johnsbury Police Department patrol officer observed motor vehicle violations on a pickup truck on Railroad Street. The truck was stopped on Summer Street. The operator, John Pinto (37) was screened and found to be displaying indicators of impairment due to drugs. Further investigation revealed the truck was stolen earlier that day and reported as such by Vermont State Police-Royalton. The vehicle was seized and towed. Pinto was arrested. A DRE exam was conducted with the assistance of the Vermont State Police and an evidentiary blood draw obtained. Pinto was eventually released on citation to Caledonia Superior Court in regards to this matter for October 4, 2021 at 0830 hours.
