Bellows Falls Police Department
170 Rockingham Street Bellows Falls VT
802-463-1234
Tips Line: 802-463-2373
CASE #: 21BF000125
OFFICER: Ofc. Ian Tuttle and Chief David Bemis
DATE/TIME: 01/15/2021 at
approximately 1146 hours
LOCATION (specific): Rockingham St, Bellows Falls and Rte 5, Rockingham
VIOLATION: Driving with a Criminally Suspended License,
Attempt to Elude, and Violation of Conditions of Release
ACCUSED: Julie M. Bright (age 33)
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Athens, Vermont
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On January 15th,
2021 at approximately 1146 hours, an officer with the Bellows Falls Police
Department arrested Julie M. Bright, age 33, of Athens, Vermont for driving with
a criminally suspended license, attempt to elude and violation of conditions of
release.
Bright’s vehicle was seen driving north on Rockingham St when the officer
observed a motor vehicle violation. The officer caught up to the vehicle and
attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The vehicle failed to stop for the officer
whose lights and siren were activated. After approximately three quarters of a
mile, Bright stopped the vehicle. After identifying the operator as Bright, it
was discovered that her license was criminally suspended and she had active conditions of release
which she had violated.
Bright was taken into custody without incident and transported to the
Bellows Falls Police Department for processing. Bright was ultimately released
on a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division on
02/23/2021.
