VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 23B3003803

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ben Irwin                          

STATION: Shaftsbury                 

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: August 12, 2023 / 1834 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Cross Hill Rd, Shaftsbury

VIOLATION: DUI #2 - Refusal + Negligent Operation

 

ACCUSED: Timothy McLenithan                                            

AGE: 63

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Shaftsbury VT

 

VICTIM: Juvenile

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CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time Troopers from the Shaftsbury Barracks responded to a vehicle roll over on Cross Hill Rd in Shaftsbury. Another vehicle was involved in the crash and had left the scene. Investigation revealed Timothy McLenithan was operating a 2009 Pontiac Vibe traveling westbound when he veered into the eastbound lane of travel. Another vehicle traveling eastbound swerved to avoid the collision, ultimately coming to a position of uncontrolled rest on its roof over a shallow embankment.

 

Upon making contact with McLenithan, signs of intoxication were observed. McLenithan was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI - Alcohol and Negligent Operation. McLenithan was later released with a Criminal Citation for DUI - Alcohol #2 (Refusal) and Negligent Operation to appear at the Bennington Superior Court - Criminal Division on August 28, 2023 at 0815 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: August 28, 2023 / 0815 hours            

COURT: Bennington Superior Court / Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A 

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Included