VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B1003245
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Prandini
STATION: Shaftsbury
CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421
DATE/TIME: April 18, 2026, 1814 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 9, Brattleboro
VIOLATION: DUI - Drugs
ACCUSED: Jean D. Gibson
AGE: 69
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brattleboro, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On April 18, 2026, at approximately 1814 hours, Troopers were advised of a potentially impaired operator on VT Route 9. After observing a traffic infraction, Troopers conducted a traffic stop and investigated the tip regarding possible impairment. The operator, identified as Jean D. Gibson (69) of Brattleboro, VT, was arrested on suspicion of DUI – Drugs. She was processed at the Vermont State Police Westminster Barracks. She was ordered to appear in Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division, on July 28, 2026, at 0830 hours.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: July 28, 2026, 0830 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division
MUG SHOT: Attached
*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.
