VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25A4003500
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Goodwin
STATION: St. Johnsbury
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 04/21/2025 approximately 0043 hours.
INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 91 North, Thetford, VT
VIOLATION: DUI
ACCUSED: Mark Whitney
AGE: 57
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyme, NH
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 04/21/2025 at approximately 0043 hours, Troopers from the St. Johnsbury barracks were patrolling Interstate 91 near Thetford, VT when a disabled vehicle was observed in the breakdown lane. The operator identified himself as Mark Whitney. Further investigation determined he was under the influence of intoxicants at the time of operation. He was taken into custody and processed at the St Johnsbury Barracks without incident. He was later released with a citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court - Criminal Division.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 05/07/2025 at 08:30 AM
COURT: Orange
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Yes
*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.
