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Concord Vermont – Police Pursuit

By admin • Aug 18th, 2008 • Category: News

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On 08/16/2008, at approximately 0105 hours, State Police attempted to effect a traffic stop on a red 2000 Ford Focus on Shadow Lake Road in Concord, for a motor vehicle infraction. The operator, Heath, sped off. A pursuit ensued with speeds reaching 80 MPH on back roads. The pursuit lasted for approximately 5 miles, where it ended on Hudson Road in Waterford when Heath stopped. Heath was taken into custody. Signs of impairment were detected and he was processed for DUI. Heath is scheduled to appear at a later date in Essex District Court on charges of Attempting to Elude a Police Officer, DUI, and Careless and Negligent Operation.

A passenger in the vehicle, Houghton, was found to be in possession of marijuana during the investigation at the side of the road. He was issued a citation to appear in Essex District Court on a later date for the offense. 

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
PRESS RELEASE
INCIDENT: Police Pursuit
CASE #: 08B102986
TROOPER: Petersen                                  STATION: VSP-St. Johnsbury  
 CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 08/16/2008 at approximately 0105 hours
LOCATION (specific): Shadow Lake Road and Cross Roads in Concord, Hudson Road
in Waterford
VIOLATION: DUI, Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer, Careless and
Negligent Operation, Possession of Marijuana
ACCUSED: Roy Heath Jr.                        
AGE: 22
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT
ACCUSED: Marcus Houghton                                                       
AGE: 19
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Concord, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

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