STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A1007026
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:
Trooper Omar
Bulle
STATION:
Williston
CONTACT#: 802-878-7111
DATE/TIME: September 15, 2026
at approximately 2241 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: I-89
Northbound Mile Marker 85
VIOLATION:
-
DUI #1
ACCUSED: John
Garrant
AGE: 21
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:
Essex, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On September 15, 2026, at
approximately 2241 hours, the Vermont State Police received a report of erratic
operation on I-89 northbound near mile marker 75 in the Town of Bolton.
Troopers immediately responded to the area, located the vehicle, and conducted
a motor vehicle stop on I-89 northbound near mile marker 85 in the Town of
Williston. Troopers identified the operator as John Garrant (21) of Essex.
While speaking with Garrant,
Troopers detected multiple indicators of impairment. Following a roadside
investigation, Garrant was arrested on suspicion of Driving Under the Influence
and transported to the Williston Barracks for processing. Garrant was subsequently
issued a citation to appear at the Chittenden County Superior Court on October
6, 2026, at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of DUI #1.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME:
October 06, 2026 at 0830
hours
COURT: Chittenden County
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
Omar Bulle
Vermont
State Police - Williston
3294
St. George Road
Williston,
VT 05495
(802)
878-7111