STATE
OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT
STATE POLICE
NEWS
RELEASE
CASE#:
26A3005457
RANK/TROOPER
FULL NAME: Trooper Alyssa
Nozka
STATION:
Berlin
Barracks
CONTACT#:
(802) 229-9191
DATE/TIME:
07/05/2026 at 2051 hours
INCIDENT
LOCATION: VT Rt 100 / VT Rt 100B, Waitsfield, VT
VIOLATION:
DUI #1 / Negligent Operation
ACCUSED:
Coral
Stukus
AGE:
41
CITY,
STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport, RI
VEHICLE
YEAR: 2023
VEHICLE
MAKE: Jeep
VEHICLE
MODEL: Grand Cherokee
DAMAGE
TO VEHICLE: Totaled
INJURIES:
None
HOSPITAL:
N/A
SUMMARY
OF INCIDENT:
On
July 7, 2026 at approximately 2051 hours, Troopers from the Berlin Barracks
responded to a reported single vehicle crash located at the intersection of VT
Rt 100 and VT Rt 100B. Upon arrival, Troopers observed a Jeep Grand Cherokee,
operated by Coral Stukus (41) of Newport, RI, that had struck a telephone pole
causing significant damage. While speaking with Stukus, Troopers detected
indicators of impairment. Stukus was subsequently placed under arrest for
suspicion of DUI and brought to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Stukus was
issued a citation to appear in Washington County Superior Court – Criminal
Division on July 23, 2026, at 08:30 hours.
The
Vermont State Police were assisted at the scene by numerous first responders
and witnesses. Vermont Route 100 remains closed while crews from Green Mountain
Power work to remove active power lines from the roadway.
COURT
ACTION: Y
COURT
DATE/TIME: 07/23/2026 at 0830
hours
COURT:
Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division
LODGED:
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.
