Leland Ray Wesson : Lyndonville Man Faces DUI and Assault Charges Following Traffic Stop

Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Lyndonville DUI charges
2. Assault charges traffic stop Lyndonville

A traffic stop on East Burke Road in Lyndonville led to the arrest of 34-year-old Leland Ray Wesson from Pittsburgh, PA, for multiple offenses including DUI and assault on law enforcement. The incident occurred on April 26, around 5:41 p.m., when a patrol officer observed Wesson committing vehicle violations and stopped his vehicle. Wesson showed signs of impairment and became combative when law enforcement tried to arrest him, assaulting an officer and resisting arrest. Wesson also tried to flee but was apprehended. He is scheduled for arraignment in Caledonia Superior Court on May 13 at 8:30 a.m. The Vermont State Police assisted the Lyndonville Police Department during the incident.

Lyndonville Police Make Arrest After Traffic Stop

On a quiet evening in Lyndonville, a routine traffic stop on East Burke Road turned into a chaotic scene as a driver was arrested for multiple offenses, including DUI and assault on law enforcement. The Lyndonville Police Department sprang into action on April 26, at approximately 5:41 p.m., when a patrol officer noticed a motorist committing vehicle violations and decided to pull the vehicle over.

Driver Shows Signs of Impairment

The driver, 34-year-old Leland Ray Wesson from Pittsburgh, PA, immediately raised suspicions as he exhibited signs of impairment during the encounter with law enforcement. As officers attempted to take Wesson into custody, the situation quickly escalated as he became combative, assaulting an officer and resisting arrest. Despite his efforts to elude the officer, Wesson was eventually apprehended.

Vehicle Towed, Suspect Scheduled for Arraignment

Following the arrest, Wesson was processed and his vehicle was towed by B&B Towing. Wesson is set to appear for arraignment on the charges in Caledonia Superior Court on May 13 at 8:30 a.m. The swift actions of the Lyndonville Police Department, with assistance from the Vermont State Police, ensured that the situation was brought under control.

Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story as more details emerge about the events that transpired on that fateful evening in Lyndonville.