PRESS RELEASE
CASE#: 23SJ004673
OFFICER: Corporal Steven Hartwell
CONTACT#: (802)748-2314
DATE/TIME: 12/23/2023 at 02:29 hours
LOCATION: 1302 Main Street, St. Johnsbury
VIOLATION: Burglary and Felony Unlawful Mischief
ACCUSED: Benjamin T. Heath
AGE: 34
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT.
VICTIM:
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SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 01/30/2024 Benjamin Heath was cited to appear in Caledonia Court on 02/12/2024 for an incident that occurred on 12/23/2023 when St. Johnsbury Police responded to a burglary alarm at the Fairbank’s Museum. On arrival Benjamin Heath was located inside the building and opened the door for police. Heath advised that he came in through an open door to stay warm and once inside the building was unable to get out. Heath was reminded that he had just opened the front door to let police in. Ultimately he was cited to appear in Caledonia Court after it was found that he pried open a door to get in and also did $1025.00 in damage to the Planetarium door which was a special made $4000 fire door.
COURT ACTION: Yes
LODGED: No
COURT DATE: 02/12/2024 at 08:30 hours.
COURT: Caledonia Court
MUG SHOT: Yes
BAIL: