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
*Please note: court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm the arraignment time.
