Friday, April 1, 2022

22SJ001375 - Unlawful Trespass of a Dwelling / Violation of Conditions of Release / Possession of a Depressant/Stimulant/Narcotic

CASE#: 22SJ001375
OFFICER: Gerrish / Cpl. Hartwell
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: March 31, 2022 @ 1733
LOCATION: 59 Cote Court

VIOLATION: Unlawful Trespass of a Dwelling House
ACCUSED: Nicolas Balch (42)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

VIOLATION: Unlawful Trespass of a Dwelling House, Violation of Conditions of Release, Possession of a Depressant, Stimulant or Narcotic Drug
ACCUSED: [SEALED]
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On March 31, 2022 at about 1733 hours, St. Johnsbury Police patrol officers noticed an open exterior door at a residential building on Cote Court when they were on the street in regards to a separate incident. A search of the apartment building basement revealed Nicolas Balch, who was present without any lawful purpose. Officers also found property on scene which showed [SEALED] had been present and also suggested she had been in violation of her conditions of release and in possession of a depressant, stimulant and/or narcotic substance. Balch was arrested and flash cited into Caledonia Superior Court for a court date of April 1, 2022 at 12:30pm. [SEALED]’s whereabouts are unknown and an arrest warrant has been sought from the Honorable Court.