Tuesday, December 13, 2022

22SJ005255 - DUI #1 Drugs / Violation of Conditions of Release x2 / Possession of Drugs / Arrest on Warrant

CASE#: 22SJ005255
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: St. Johnsbury Police Department
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314

DATE/TIME: December 9, 2022 @ 1841
LOCATION: 1000 Main Street
VIOLATION: DUI #1 (Drugs), Violation of Conditions of Release x2, Possession of a Depressant, Stimulant or Narcotic Drug and Arrest on Warrant

ACCUSED: Damian Emerson (22)
RESIDENCE: Derby, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On December 9, 2022, at about 1841 hours, a St. Johnsbury Police Department patrol officer observed a motor vehicle violation on Main Street. The vehicle was stopped inside the south gate of the St. Johnsbury Academy by the athletic fields. Further investigation revealed the operator, Damian Emerson (22) showed signs of impairment. Emerson was arrested for suspicion of DUI Drugs (#1) and later released to a sober adult. Emerson was cited into Caledonia Superior Court with an arraignment of date of May 8, 2023 at 0830 hours. Emerson was also found to be the subject of an arrest warrant from Lamoille Superior Court and was cited into that court with an appearance date of December 14, 2022 at 1230 hours.