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November 2, 2025

Rutland Barracks // DUI Refusal

CASE#: 25B4007979

TROOPER: Shaughnessy

STATION: Rutland              

CONTACT#: 802-773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 11/02/2025 at approximately 0126 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: North Main St / Rutland

 

ACCUSED: Irlan Santos

AGE: 37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, VT

CHARGES: DUI Refusal

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On November 2, 2025, at approximately 0126 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks conducted a motor vehicle stop on North Main Street in Rutland City for an observed violation.  During the interaction with the operator, Troopers observed multiple indicators of impairment. The operator, identified as Irlan Santos (37), refused to participate in Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTS) and was subsequently taken into custody for DUI. Santos was transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing, issued a criminal citation, and released. 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

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

COURT: Rutland County Court, Criminal Division

MUG SHOT: N/A

*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.