VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 23A1007073

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Tyler Silva                              

STATION: Williston                    

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

DATE/TIME: October 25, 2023, at 1645 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7, Shelburne, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #2, DLS, VCOR

ACCUSED: Christopher Carpentier                                            

AGE: 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Charlotte, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On October 25, 2023, at approximately 1645 hours, Troopers assigned to the Williston Barracks observed Christopher Carpentier (35) of Charlotte, VT operating his vehicle on US Route 7 in the Town of Charlotte. Troopers had prior knowledge that Carpentier's privilege to operate a motor vehicle was under criminal suspension in the State of Vermont, as well as him having court ordered conditions of release prohibiting him from operating a motor vehicle.

A motor vehicle stop was initiated on US Route 7 near Ferry Road in the Town of Charlotte. While speaking with Carpentier, Troopers detected several indicators of impairment and Carpentier was screened for driving under the influence. Carpentier was subsequently placed under arrest for DUI #2, Driving while License Suspended, and Violation of Conditions of Release. Carpentier was transported to the Williston Barracks for processing and later released on citation to appear at the Chittenden County Superior Court-Criminal Division on November 7, 2023 to answer to the aforementioned charges.

The Vermont State Police was assisted in this incident by the Shelburne Police Department.

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/7/2023 at 0830          

COURT: Chittenden

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A    

BAIL: N/A

*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.