Motorcyclist facing new drug charge
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By Alan J. Keays Herald Staff - Published: November 21, 2005
A Rutland motorcyclist arrested last month following a high-speed chase through the city is now facing more charges after he was pulled over and police allegedly found cocaine on him.
Barry L. Doane, 42, pleaded innocent Monday in Rutland District Court to a felony charge of cocaine possession and a misdemeanor count of violating the conditions of release.
It's the latest brush with the law for Doane.
He pleaded innocent last month to misdemeanor charges of negligent operation of a vehicle and attempting to elude police, and a felony count of cocaine possession in connection with a high-speed chase on the outskirts of downtown. He had been released on those charge $10,000 bail.
Judge Patricia Zimmerman, as a result of the new charges, on Monday increased Doane's bail another $25,000 and he was taken to the Rutland jail.
Samuel Kinker, a public defender representing Doane, had asked that his client remain free on the $10,000 bail he had posted on the earlier charges.
"He has substantial family ties here," Kinker said in court of Doane. "He is not charged with a sale, just possession."
Deputy State's Attorney Peter Neary countered that the higher bail was warranted.
"Previously, he was released on cash bail," the prosecutor said. "He's now facing another felony and a misdemeanor."
Doane's most recent charges stem from his arrest around 9 p.m. Sunday. Rutland City Police said they pulled Doane over on his motorcycle for failing to stop at a stop sign on Church Street.
Police said after the stop Doane appeared to be acting suspicious, his hands were shaky and he kept putting them in his pocket as if he were trying to hide something. Police said he verbally agreed to empty his pockets, removing money and two cell phones.
Police said he also took a lip balm container out of his pocket, and inside container was 4.4 grams of cocaine.
"Doane was asked if there was anything he would like to tell this officer and he advised he did not, and then later stated, 'I am a crack addict,'" Officer Andrew Todd wrote in an affidavit.
Contact Alan J. Keays at alan.keays@rutlandherald.com.
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