STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A3001023

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Chayan Flores                          

STATION: VSP Berlin Barracks             

CONTACT#: (802)-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 02/16/2025 at 04:29 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 157 Richardson Rd in Orange

VIOLATION: DUI, Assault on Law Enforcement Officer, Negligent Operation, Resisting Arrest

 

ACCUSED: Christopher J. Collins                                          

AGE: 44

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Orange, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 02/16/2025 at approximately 04:29 hours, Troopers of the VSP Berlin Barracks were dispatched to a report of a crash on Richardson Rd in Orange. Troopers later located the operator Christopher J. Collins and observed signs of impairment after confirming that he operated a motor vehicle on a public roadway. Troopers also observed elements of the crime of Negligent Operation after understanding that Collins struck property during the crash. While taking Collins into custody for suspicion of DUI, he assaulted 2 Law Enforcement Officers and resisted the arrest. Collins was processed at the VSP Berlin Barracks and released with a citation.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 05/04/2025 at 08:30 hours

COURT: Orange County Criminal Division Superior Court

MUG SHOT: Yes

BAIL: N/A

LODGED: No

 

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