Wednesday, March 2, 2022

22SJ000774 - Arrest on Warrant

Press Release
Case 22SJ000774
Officer Lt Mark Bickford
Agency St Johnsbury PD
Contact Number 802-748-2314

Date/Time 02-25-2022 at approximately 1435 hours
Location Bay Street, St Johnsbury, VT
Violation Arrest on Active Warrant

Accused Richard Larocque 
Age 65
City/State of Residence Homeless St Johnsbury, VT

Summary of Incident

On 02-25-22 at approximately 1425 Lt Mark Bickford of the St Johnsbury PD responded to a complaint of a male acting suspiciously under the Portland Street Bridge. Upon arrival, the male was identified as Richard Larocque, DOB: 03-21-56.. After speaking with Larocque he was found to be under the influence of alcohol and was subsequently taken into protective custody. Once back at the PD Larocque was screened by Tri-County and subsequently transported to the Northeast Correctional Facility where he was lodged as an incapacitated person. During the screening of Larocque he was found to have an active warrant. The warrant was for a failure to appear on an underlying theft charge. Larocque was given/issued a citation to appear in court for the next business day.

Court Action Yes
Court Date 02-28-22 at 1230
Court Caledonia