STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 23A1005958

TROOPER:  Robert J. Van Woert                                           

STATION: Williston Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

DATE/TIME: 09/08/2023 at 0704 hours

LOCATION: I-89 SB at Mile Marker 101

VIOLATIONS: DUI – Drugs, Impeding Public Officers

ACCUSED: Ryan M. Chamberlain                                                                       

AGE: 30

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fairfax, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On September 08, 2023 at approximately 0704 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police-Williston Barracks were dispatched to I-89 SB at Mile Marker 101 in the town of Milton for a report of a motor vehicle crash. 

Troopers arrived on scene and identified the operator as Ryan Chamberlain (30) of Fairfax, VT.  While speaking with Chamberlain, Troopers observed indicators of impairment from a substance other than alcohol.  Chamberlain was subsequently arrested for the suspicion on DUI – Drug and transported to the Williston Barracks for processing. Ultimately, Chamberlain refused to provide a sample of his blood despite a signed court order. Chamberlain was issued a citation to appear at the Chittenden County Superior Court on September 28, 2023 at 0830 hours to answer for the charges of DUI – Drugs and Impeding Public Officers.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE: 09/28/2023          

COURT: Chittenden

LODGED – LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N

*Please note court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.