VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 21A502309

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nathan Handy                           

STATION: Derby                  

CONTACT#: (802)334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 07/12/2021 @ approximately 1730 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 58 in the Town of Westfield

VIOLATION:

1.           DUI #1

2.           Negligent Operation

3.           Simple Assault

4.           Disorderly Conduct 

 

ACCUSED: Juvenile #1                                             

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

              On the above listed date and time, the Vermont State Police received a report of a single motor vehicle crash located on VT Route 58 in the Town of Westfield, VT. Troopers responded to the scene to further investigate. Upon arrival it became known Juvenile #1 was the operator of the vehicle involved. It was learned Juvenile #1 was traveling west on VT Route 58 when Juvenile #1 traveled off the traveled portion of the roadway and struck a tree. Wright’s Towing later responded to the scene and towed the vehicle. Juvenile #1 was transported by Missisquoi Ambulance Service to North Country Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. While in the emergency room, Juvenile #1 became combative with hospital staff, ultimately assaulting a nurse and a hospital security employee. Juvenile #1 proceeded to make a disturbance in her room by yelling vulgar and inappropriate language. Juvenile #1 was shortly after medically discharged and transported to the Vermont State Police – Derby Barracks for processing of the above offenses.  Juvenile #1 was later released to an adult, with a juvenile citation.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/27/2021 @ 1500 hours           

COURT: Orleans

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A   

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: IMAGE NOT AVAILABLE

 

 

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