STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A1001721
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shawn Cavic
STATION: Williston Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-878-7111
DATE/TIME: 03/02/2026 at 1241 hours.
STREET: Brookside Drive
TOWN: Jericho
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Raceway Road
WEATHER: Clear and 28 degrees.
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Jason Choiniere
AGE: 30
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Swanton, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2009
VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru
VEHICLE MODEL: Outback
Charges : DUI Drugs, Criminal DLS, Possession of a controlled substance.
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Vermont State Police were called to a suspicious call involving 3 individuals passed out in a vehicle in the town of Jericho. Upon arrival Troopers were able to make contact with the individuals and have them checked out by EMS. After being checked out by EMS personnel the operator, Jason Choiniere (30), showed signs of impairment while speaking with Troopers. While speaking with Choiniere it was determined that he had a Criminally suspended license and was in possession of a controlled substance. Troopers then conducted field sobriety exercises on Choiniere, and at the conclusion of the testing Choiniere was placed under arrest.
Choiniere was transported to the Vermont State Police barracks in Williston for processing. At the conclusion of processing Choiniere was cited for DUI Drugs, Possession of a controlled substance, and DLS for 3/19/26 at 0830 hours.
Choiniere was then released to a sober adult.
Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: N/A
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: No
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT: Vermont Superior Court Chittenden County Criminal Division
COURT DATE/TIME: 03/19/2026 at 0830 hours.
*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.
Trooper Shawn Cavic
Vermont State Police Williston
3294 St. George Rd, Williston VT 05495
802-878-7111
