CAMBRIDGE — Vermont State Police arrested a Waterville man for assaulting a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest following a traffic stop on Rt. 15.
Troopers pulled over a vehicle at 11:51 a.m. for a motor vehicle violation.
During the stop, they identified Lance Bessette, 57, as a passenger.
Bessette exhibited signs of impairment and was found to be in violation of a court-ordered condition not to consume alcohol.
When troopers initiated further investigation, Bessette attempted to flee on foot across Rt. 15.
He was apprehended shortly after in a nearby field.
Bessette resisted arrest for several minutes and assaulted a State Trooper before being taken into custody.
Following the incident, Bessette was transported to Morrisville Police Department for processing.
He was later released with a citation to appear in Lamoille Superior Court to face charges of assault on a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, and violation of conditions of release (VCOR).
