Intoxicated Driver Reported at Price Chopper in Derby

This is a developing story. Details are preliminary and subject to change as more information becomes available.

At approximately 8:37 PM, Vermont State Police received a report of a male person of interest driving his truck while reportedly intoxicated. He was last seen at the Price Chopper parking lot by the Chinese restaurant in Derby. Minutes later, dispatchers issued a BOL for a blue GMC Sierra with Vermont license plate 534 out of 824. The male is described as heavily intoxicated and possibly involved in a domestic incident. He was last seen at a Price Chopper parking lot in Newport, although police later noted he may be in St. Johnsbury. Officers are actively searching for the vehicle and ask the public to call 911 if sighted.

At approximately 8:43 PM, dispatchers provided additional details. The vehicle is a blue GMC Sierra with Vermont plate 534 Alpha 824. Officers searched the Price Chopper parking lot in Newport but did not locate the vehicle. The driver is a person of interest in a domestic incident in Derby. Police have issued a BOL for the vehicle and ask anyone with information to contact Vermont State Police.

At 8:46 PM, it was reported that the POI may have made contact with authorities in Newport. Further details are pending.

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