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May 2, 2026

Royalton Barracks / DUI Refusal

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE
       
CASE#: 26B2002014
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Elisabeth Plympton                            
STATION:  VSP Royalton                    
CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

DATE/TIME: 05/01/2026 @ 2140 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: I89 southbound, mile marker 21, Royalton
VIOLATION: DUI - Refusal

ACCUSED: Skyler Dessaint                                            
AGE: 25
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Randolph VT



SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: At the above date and time, Troopers with the Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks, conducted a traffic stop on I89 southbound in the town of Royalton. Throughout the interaction, the operator, Skyler Dessaint (25), was displaying signs of impairment. After investigation, Dessaint was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI. Dessaint was transported to the Royalton Barracks for processing and ultimately issued a citation and released.


COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME:  05/12/26 @ 0830 hours        
COURT: Windsor County Criminal Court
LODGED - LOCATION:  N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Included




*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 Elisabeth Plympton

Vermont State Police

Royalton Barracks

2011 VT RT 107
Bethel, VT 05032
Tel: 802-234-9933


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