VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25B5000002
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Gabriel Schrauf
STATION: New Haven Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-388-4919
DATE/TIME: 01/01/2025 at 0023 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: RT 7 / Greenbush Rd, Ferrisburgh, VT
VIOLATION: DUI #1, Excessive Speed
ACCUSED: Steven Barrera
AGE: 26
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Vergennes, Vermont
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 01/01/2025 at approximately 0023 hours, the Vermont State Police – New Haven Barracks was on patrol conducting speed enforcement in the town of Ferrisburgh, VT. Troopers initiated a motor vehicle stop for a traffic violation after observing a vehicle traveling 86 miles per hour in a posted 50 mile per hour zone. Steven Barrera (26) from Vergennes, VT, was identified as the operator.
While speaking with Barrera, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. Barrera was screened for DUI and was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI. Barrera was transported to the New Haven State Police Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Barrera was released with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on January 13, 2025 to answer to the charge of DUI #1, and Excessive Speed.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 01/13/2025 at 12:30 pm
COURT: Addison County Superior Court - Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: INCLUDED
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the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.
