PRESS RELEASE
CASE#: 23SJ03674
OFFICER: Detective Sgt. Lester Cleary
AGENCY: St Johnsbury Police
CONTACT#: 802-748-2314
DATE/TIME: October 5, 2023 @1230 hours
LOCATION: St Johnsbury
VIOLATION: Petit Larceny form a Motor Vehicle and resisting arrest
ACCUSED: Benjamin T. Heath
AGE: 33
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On October 5, 2023 at 1235 hours, The St Johnsbury police responded to Subway on Federal Street after a caller reported a purse stolen from their vehicle. A neighbor had observed the crime and captured photos of the suspect. Later identified as Benjamin T. Heath, 33 of St. Johnsbury. Heath was located approximately 45 minutes later and taken into custody after he resisted arrest. Heath was cited to appear on November 13, 2023 to answer the charge of petit larceny forma Motor Vehicle and Resisting arrest.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE: November 13, 2023
COURT: CALEDONIA
