Tuesday, August 16, 2022

22SJ003527 - Simple Assault on LEO w/ Bodily Fluids x2 / Violation of Conditions of Release x3 / Unlawful Trespass

CASE#: 22SJ003527
OFFICER: Gerrish / Cpl. Hartwell
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: August 13, 2022 @ 1816
LOCATION: 502 Railroad Street
VIOLATION: Simple Assault on Law Enforcement by Bodily Fluids x2, Violation of Conditions of Release x 3, Unlawful Trespass

ACCUSED: Tristan Garcia (23)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On August 13, 2022 at about 1816 hours, the St. Johnsbury Police Department received a complaint from a store wanting a man removed who was at the location trying to buy alcohol in violation of a prior notice of trespass. Garcia was later arrested. While being taken into custody and subsequently thereafter, Garcia expectorated on the patrol officers. Due to his level of impairment by alcohol and/or other substances, Garcia was lodged in the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility as an incapacitated person. Garcia was flash cited into Caledonia Superior Court with an arraignment date of August 15, 2022 at 1230 hours.