STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 24B5001488

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Taylor Demick

STATION: New Haven

CONTACT#: (802)388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 04/09/2024 at 1709 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: New Haven Road / US Route 7

TOWN: Vergennes

 

VIOLATION: DUI #1 / Reckless Endangerment

 

ACCUSED: Dylan Lussier

AGE: 23

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bristol, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 04/09/2024 at approximately 1709 hours, the Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop after multiple observed motor vehicle violations on New Haven Road near the intersection of US Route 7 in the Town of Vergennes. The operator was identified as Dylan Lussier (23) of Bristol, VT. While speaking to Lussier, Troopers observed indicators of impairment and Lussier was screened for DUI. Lussier was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI. Further investigation determined that Lussier was transporting a child in the backseat of the vehicle while being under the influence.

 

Lussier was transported to the New Haven State Police Barracks for processing where he was later released to a sober adult with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date.

 

VCVC(s): 23 VSA 301, “Persons Required To Register” ($162, 0 points)

VCVC(s): 23 VSA 800(a), “Operating Without Liability Insurance” ($162, 2 points)

VCVC(s): 23 VSA 1039, “Following To Closely” ($220, 3 points)

VCVC(s): 23 VSA 1134(b), “Driver Possessing Open Container of Marijuana” ($162, 2 points)

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 04/22/24 at 1230 hours          

COURT: Addison County District Court, Criminal Division.

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A 

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

 

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