PRESS RELEASE
Bellows Falls Police Department
170 Rockingham Street Bellows Falls VT
802-463-1234
CASE #: 21BF001885
OFFICER: Ofc. C Watrous
DATE/TIME: 7/30/2021 9:55 pm
LOCATION (specific): Westminster
Street, Bellows Falls, VT
VIOLATION:
Trafficking Fentanyl,
Possession of Heroin greater than 200mg
Possession of Methamphetamine
ACCUSED: Jeremy Provencher Age: 37 City/State: Walpole, NH
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 07/30/2021 the Bellows Falls Police Department conducted a traffic stop
on Westminster Street for a traffic infraction. An investigation led to
suspicion that narcotics activity was occurring. Officer Ryan Prince and K9 AJ
of the Weathersfield Police Department arrived on scene to assist. K9 AJ alerted
to the presence of drug odors in the vehicle. The driver consented to a search
of his person in which 406 mg of suspected heroin was located. The vehicle was seized
pending application of a search warrant.
On 08/02/2021 a warrant was granted to search the vehicle. 1.4 grams of
suspected fentanyl and 2.2 grams of crystal methamphetamine were located during
the search. Provencher was cited to appear in court at a later date to answer
the charges.
This is part of an ongoing effort from the Bellows Falls Police
Department Community Action Team to address the ongoing issue of criminal activity
and narcotics activity in the Bellows Falls Area. Anyone who wishes to provide
information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Bellows
Falls Police Department.
