DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 24B4005691
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Nathaniel Nevison
STATION: Rutland
CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101
DATE/TIME: 9/12/2024 at 0121 hours
STREET: US Rt 7
TOWN: Clarendon
VEHICLE #1
VEHICLE YEAR: 2007
VEHICLE MAKE: Kia
VEHICLE MODEL: Optima
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE: Yes
INJURIES: None Reported
OPERATOR/ACCUSED: Jerome Webster
AGE: 24
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Pawlet, VT
VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence and Crashes; Duty to stop
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 12 September 2024, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks responded to reports of a single vehicle crash on US Rt 7 near VT Rt 103 in the Town of Clarendon. It was reported the vehicle was on fire. Upon arrival, Troopers observed the operator attempting to flee the scene. Troopers identified the operator as, Jerome Webster (24) of Pawlet. Troopers determined Webster was traveling southbound on US Rt 7 when he struck a guard rail causing his vehicle to spin prior to coming to a stop. During the investigation, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. Webster was subsequently arrested for the suspicion of DUI and transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Jerome was released with a citation to appear at the Rutland County Superior Court at a later date and time.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: September 30, 2024 10:00AM
COURT: Rutland
LODGED - LOCATION:
BAIL:N/A
MUG SHOT: Y
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