Press Release
Case 22SJ001346
Officer Lt Mark Bickford
Agency St Johnsbury Police Department
Contact Number 802-748-2314
Date/Time 03-30-2022 at approximately 1010 hours
Location Depot Sq. St Johnsbury, VT
Violation Driving License Suspended, Violation of Conditions of Release
Accused Michael A. John
Age 27
City/State of Residence Homeless St Johnsbury, VT
Summary of Incident
On 03-30-22 at approximately 1008 hours Lt Mark Bickford of the SJPD was conducting roving vehicle patrol within the village limits of St Johnsbury in a fully marked police cruiser when he observed a male who he recognized from several past law enforcement encounters to be Michael John. A check on the driving status of John showed that he was currently under criminal suspension in the State of VT for a DD1 (Driving while under the influence of drugs first offense.)
Lt Bickford made contact with John, DOB: 06-01-1994 in the parking lot next to the Welcome Center on Depot Sq. John was subsequently taken into custody without incident by Lt Bickford for driving with a criminally suspended license and transported to the PD for processing. While at the PD, John was found to have a set of active conditions of release imposed through the court stating that he isn't allowed to drive/operate a motor vehicle unless having a valid license. John was charged with the offense of VCOR. Once the processing of John was complete, he was released on a citation to appear in court on 05-16-22 at 0830 during which time he will answer to the charges of DLS & VCOR.
Court Action Yes
Court Date 05-16-22 at 0830 hours
Court Caledonia
Lodged No
Bail No
Mug Shot No
