Vergennes Police Chief Michael Lowe has resigned.
Lowe submitted his resignation on Friday, facing criminal charges and having an admitted drug problem. Lowe has been away from his post, on leave, since he was involved in a minor traffic incident in June which led to DUI and later other criminal charges. Lowe faces charges of embezzlement and prescription fraud. His lawyer says the charges are a result of the now former chief's addition to painkillers. Court records indicate Vergennes Patrolman Mott Roorda supplied the chief with some drugs over the past two years. WCAX TV reports that he was suspended last week and is also expected to resign.
Lowe submitted his resignation on Friday, facing criminal charges and having an admitted drug problem. Lowe has been away from his post, on leave, since he was involved in a minor traffic incident in June which led to DUI and later other criminal charges. Lowe faces charges of embezzlement and prescription fraud. His lawyer says the charges are a result of the now former chief's addition to painkillers. Court records indicate Vergennes Patrolman Mott Roorda supplied the chief with some drugs over the past two years. WCAX TV reports that he was suspended last week and is also expected to resign.
