Wednesday, July 6, 2022

22SJ002886 - DUI #1 / Cruelty to a Child

CASE#: 22SJ002886
OFFICER: Gerrish / Cpl. Hartwell
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: July 3, 2022 @ 1944
LOCATION: Memorial Drive
VIOLATION: DUI #1, Cruelty to a Child

ACCUSED: William Morin (22)
RESIDENCE: Brooklyn, CT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On July 3, 2022 at 1944 hours, a St. Johnsbury Police Department patrol officer observed a motor vehicle violation on Memorial Drive. The vehicle was stopped. Further investigation revealed that the operator, William Morin of Brooklyn, CT, displayed signs of alcohol impairment. A three year old child was located in the vehicle. Morin was arrested and later released to the custody of a sober adult. Morin was released from the St. Johnsbury Police Department on a citation into Caledonia Superior Court with an arraignment date of July 18, 2022 at 0830 hours.