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August 13, 2025

DUI Drugs / Rutland Barracks

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25B4005863

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sergeant Christopher Loyzelle                            

STATION: Rutland Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 08/13/25 at 17:27 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Park Street, Rutland VT

VIOLATION: DUI Drugs

 

ACCUSED: Scott Hartwell                                              

AGE: 48

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers conducted a motor vehicle stop on Park Street in Rutland Vermont for an observed motor vehicle violation.  Troopers identified Scott Hartwell (48) of Rutland Vermont as the operator.  During the stop, Hartwell displayed indicators of drug impairment.  Hartwell was screened and subsequently arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs.  Hartwell was transported to the Vermont State Police Barracks in Rutland for processing and issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court Rutland Criminal Division on 11/17/2025 at 1000 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  11/17/2025 at 1000 hours          

COURT: Vermont Superior Court Rutland Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A    

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: No