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December 1, 2024

Williston Barracks / DUI #4

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 24A1008517

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Omar Bulle                           

STATION: Williston Barracks                 

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: November 28, 2024 @ 2206 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89 South, South Burlington

VIOLATION: DUI #4 - Drug

 

ACCUSED: Patrick Barron                                        

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richmond, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: 

 

On November 28, 2024, at approximately 2206 hours, Troopers from the Williston Barracks were on routine patrol when they located a vehicle disabled on the right side of the road on Interstate 89 South near mile marker 86 in South Burlington.  Troopers observed a male in the driver’s seat and a female passenger both unresponsive in the vehicle.  Both occupants ultimately regained consciousness and the male was identified as Patrick Barron (42) of Richmond.                                   

 

While speaking with Barron, Troopers observed several indicators of impairment. Barron was subsequently arrested for the suspicion of DUI – Drug and transported to the Williston Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Barron was issued a citation to appear at the Chittenden County Superior Court on February 13, 2024, at 0830 hours to answer the charge of DUI #4 and lodged at Northwest State Correctional Facility.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: February 13, 2024 at 0830 hours        

COURT: Chittenden

LODGED - LOCATION: Northwest State Correctional Facility    

BAIL: $500

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

 

 

*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.

 

 

Trooper Omar Bulle

Vermont State Police - Williston

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495

(802) 878-7111