OFFICER: Gerrish / Cpl. Hartwell
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314
DATE/TIME: May 22, 2022 @ 0054
LOCATION: Spring Street
VIOLATION: Cocaine Possession over 2.5grams (Felony), DUI – Drugs #1
ACCUSED: Christopher Briggs (33)
RESIDENCE: Lyndon, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On May 22, 2022 at about 0054 hours, a motor vehicle was stopped on Spring Street after a St. Johnsbury Police Department patrol officer observed a motor vehicle violation on Western Avenue. The operator, Christopher Briggs (33) of Lyndon, displayed signs of impairment. After further investigation, Briggs was placed under arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence of a substance other than alcohol . Further investigation revealed that Briggs was in possession of approximately 22 grams of a white rock substance which field tested positive for the chemical properties of cocaine base (crack cocaine). A Drug Recognition Expert evaluation was obtained with the assistance of the Vermont State Police and an evidentiary blood draw performed at NVRH hospital. Briggs was released into the custody of another adult on a citation into Caledonia Superior Court with an arraignment date of August 22, 2022 at 0830 hours to face the above violations.
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