St. Johnsbury police officer George Johnson charged with felony aggravated assault for excessive force during arrest attempt in May.

St. Johnsbury police officer, George Johnson, faces a felony charge of aggravated assault for allegedly using excessive force during an arrest attempt on 35-year-old John Stelzl in May, per Vermont State Police. Johnson is on administrative leave and set to appear in court on September 9 for the charges. Stelzl's initial charges were dismissed after reviewing Johnson's bodycam footage.

August 21, 2024
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