STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B4007028
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Eric
Jakubowski
STATION: Rutland
Barracks
CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101
DATE/TIME: September 15, 2026, at 0519 hours
INCIDENT VT RT 103, near Shunpike Road, Mt. Holly, VT
VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence
ACCUSED: Frank Castaneda
AGE: 44
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Ludlow, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 0519 hours, Frank
Castaneda called 911 from RT 103 in Mt. Holly, reporting a flat tire and
requesting assistance. Troopers from the Rutland State Police Barracks
responded, along with Ludlow Police, who secured the scene until VSP arrived.
During interaction with Castaneda, signs of impairment were
observed. He was subsequently arrested and transported to the Rutland Barracks
for processing.
Castaneda was processed and issued a citation to appear in
the Vermont Superior Court - Rutland Criminal Division on October 5, 2026, at
1000 hours to answer charges of Driving Under the Influence.
COURT ACTION: YES
COURT DATE/TIME: October 5, 2026, at 1000
COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Rutland Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: YES
