STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE# 26A5004663
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Logan Miller
STATION: Derby
CONTACT#: 802 334 8881
DATE/TIME: 08/15/2026 @ 0137 hours
STREET: Holland Rd & Herrick Rd
TOWN: Derby Line
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry
VIOLATIONS: DUI #1, Grossly Negligent Operation, Eluding A Police Officer While Operating in a Grossly Negligent Manner
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Quincy Cotnoir
AGE: 20
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport City, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2017
VEHICLE MAKE: Ford
VEHICLE MODEL: F 350
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Lower Front End and Passenger side
INJURIES: Minor Injuries
HOSPITAL: North Country Hospital
SUMMARY OF CRASH: On the above date and time, Troopers with the Vermont State Police were patrolling Holland Rd, Derby, VT when they observed two vehicles doing “burnouts” in the middle of the roadway. On vehicle observed to be a black in color Ford pickup truck and the other a silver or white Ford pickup. The black Ford pickup immediately attempted to flee at a high rate of speed upon observing the marked Vermont State Police cruiser. A Trooper activated the emergency lights and siren, attempting to catch up to the vehicle, but was unable to catch up to the vehicle initially. The same truck was located crashed on Herrick Rd, Derby Line, VT moments later.
The operator was identified as Quincy Cotnoir (20) of Newport City, VT. Quincy displayed several signs of impairment and was subsequently arrested for Suspicion of DUI. The operator was transported to North Country Hospital where he was processed and released on a citation to appear in court.
The identity of the silver/white Ford pickup is still under investigation and anyone who may know the identity of the operator are asked to call the Vermont State Police – Derby Barracks at 802 334 8881. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through the Vermont State Police Tip Submission Page at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit or by texting the keyword “VTIPS” to 274637 (CRIMES).
Vermont Civil Violation Complaint 7138068 T23 VSA 1038 Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic
Vermont Civil Violation Complaint 7138067 T23 VSA 1081(d) Unreasonable and Imprudent Speeds When Special Hazards exist
Vermont Civil Violation Complaint 7138066 and 7138063 T23 VSA 1063 Starting Parked Vehicles
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: N
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT: Orleans Criminal Division
COURT DATE/TIME: 09/01/2026 @ 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 Logan Miller
Vermont State Police
Troop A – Derby Barracks
35 Crawford Road
Derby, Vermont 05829
(802) 334-8881
