PRESS RELEASE
Bellows Falls Police Department
170 Rockingham Street Bellows Falls VT
802-463-1234
Tips Line: 802-463-2373
CASE #: 21BF000767
OFFICER: Ofc. Ian Tuttle, Sgt. Mario Checchi
DATE/TIME: 04/09/2021 at approximately 1858 hours
LOCATION (specific): New Arch Bridge, Bellows Falls
VIOLATION: Driving with a Criminally Suspended License, Driving Under the Influence
ACCUSED: Keith W. Atkins (age 66)
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brattleboro, Vermont
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On April 9th, 2021 at approximately 1858 hours, an officer with the Bellows Falls Police Department arrested Keith R. Atkins, age 66, of Brattleboro, Vermont for driving with a criminally suspended license and driving under the influence.
An officer observed a motor vehicle violation on Rockingham St on a vehicle ultimately discovered to be driven by Atkins. The officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on the vehicle as the vehicle made a right turn onto the New Arch Bridge. After meeting with Atkins, the officer observed signs of impairment. Atkins was ultimately arrested for DUI and DLS.
Atkins was transported to the Bellows Falls Police Department for the purpose of processing. At the completion, Atkins was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division on 04/27/2021 to answer to the charges.
The Bellows Falls Police Department would like to thank the Walpole New Hampshire Police Department, and J&M Auto for their assistance in this matter.
