VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 20A502903

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Gallup                          

STATION: Derby                    

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 07/27/2020 @ 2222 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Pine Hill, Coventry, VT

VIOLATION: Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault X 2, Reckless Endangerment, VCOR

 

ACCUSED: Briar Niles                                              

AGE: 21

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Charleston, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 07/27/2020 at approximately 2222 hours, the Vermont State Police was notified of a dispute at a residence on Pine Hill Road in the Town of Coventry, VT. The complainant reported Briar Niles had a gun and discharged it. Upon troopers arrival, Briar Niles was taken into custody without incident. Investigation revealed Niles caused physical harm to another and recklessly engaged in conduct which placed other people in danger of death or serious bodily injury. Niles was also found to have active court ordered conditions of release which prohibited him from possessing a firearm. Further investigation revealed Niles was assaulted earlier in the evening. Niles was transported to the Derby Barracks for processing. Niles was later lodged at the Northern State Correctional facility for lack of 1,000 bail. The case is still under investigation and further people and charges may be brought.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:            

COURT: Orleans

LODGED - LOCATION:   NSCF    

BAIL: 1,000

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

 

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