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January 23, 2026

Criminal DLS incidents for A Troop

NEWS RELEASE – DLS INCIDENTS 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

For the week of Wednesday, January 14, 2026, through Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the troopers of A Troop cited the following individual(s) on suspicion of driving with a criminally suspended license: 

 

Case #: 26A2000389

Trooper: Adam Martin

Offenders Name: Jason Bessette

Age: 28

Hometown of Offender: St. Albans, VT

Date and Time of Violation: 01/16/2026 @ 2229 hours

Location of Violation: VT Route 105 / Memorial Drive Richford, VT

Court Date and Time: February 24th, 2026 @ 0800 hours

Location of Court: Franklin County Criminal Division

 

A Troop consists of the Vermont State Police barracks in Williston, St. Albans, Berlin, St. Johnsbury and Derby.