More trouble for Chief Lowe

Vergennes police chief Michael Lowe missed his arraignment yesterday because he is in a Florida rehab facility. Attorney Richard Goldsborough entered a plea of not guilty to DUI for Lowe. Police said Lowe was driving an unmarked cruiser in Vergennes June seventh when he hit a parked car. According to court documents, a blood test showed Lowe had several anti-depression medications in his system at the time of the crash. The owner of the car Lowe hit told investigators the chief didn't want to report the crash because he was concerned for his driver's license and his career. Lowe is on paid administrative leave. He will return to court at the end of the month on other charges including embezzlement and neglect of duty.