STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE #: 26B5003217

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. Sean Hauter

STATION: New Haven

CONTACT #: (802) 388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 7/25/2026, 1630 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Stewart’s parking lot, Ferrisburgh

VIOLATION: DUI # 2

 

ACCUSED: Patricia Boutin

AGE: 58

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: New Haven, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 7/25/2026 at approximately 1630 hours, Troopers responded to a report of drug use in a vehicle parked in the parking lot of the Stewart’s convenience store in the Town of Ferrisburgh. The operator was identified as Patricia Boutin (58) of New Haven, VT. While speaking with Boutin, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. Boutin was screened, placed under arrest, and transported to the Vergennes Police Department to complete a drug influence evaluation. Boutin was then transported to Porter Medical Center, where she provided an evidentiary blood sample. Boutin was ultimately released with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date.

 

VCVC(s): N

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 9/21/2026, 1230 hours

COURT: Addison

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

 

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