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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

George -DUI 3, Gross Negligent Operation, Eluding Police, Criminal DLS

 

PRESS RELEASE

Bellows Falls Police Department

170 Rockingham Street Bellows Falls VT

802-463-1234

 

 CASE #: 21BF001891                                               

OFFICER: Ofc. Watrous                  

DATE/TIME:  07/31/2021 @ 02:00am                                                                     

LOCATION (specific): Westminster St, Bellows Falls VT              

VIOLATION: DUI 3, Gross Negligent Operation, Eluding Police, Criminal DLS

ACCUSED: Robert George   Age: 32        City/State: Bellows Falls, VT                                        

 SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:  On July 31, 2021 at approximately 2:11 am, the Bellows Falls Police Department attempted to stop a motor vehicle on Westminster Street for a suspected impaired driver.  The operator fled in the vehicle.  The operator crashed on Davidson Hill Road in Westminster and fled on foot into the nearby woods.  Robert George was located and was subsequently arrest and charged with DUI 3, Gross Negligent Operation, Eluding Police and Criminal DLS.  George was transported by ambulance for injuries sustained in the crash.  George was later released to a sober party and cited to appear in court at a later date.

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