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October 16, 2026

Derby Barracks / DUI-VCOR-DLS

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5005917

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jesse Nash                          

STATION:  Derby                   

CONTACT#: 802 334 8881

 

DATE/TIME: 10/12/2026 @ 1003 hours.

INCIDENT LOCATION: 115 Main St, Orleans, VT.

VIOLATION: DUI #3, Criminal DLS, Violation of Conditions of Release.

 

ACCUSED: Burton Jacobs Jr.

AGE: 29

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Derby, Vermont.

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 10/12/2026, at approximately 1003 hours, the Vermont State Police Derby Barracks received multiple reports of a male who appeared to be impaired while operating a motorcycle at Maplefields in the Town of Orleans, VT.

 

Troopers responded to the area and made contact with the male, identified as Burton Jacobs Jr. During their interaction, troopers observed multiple indicators of impairment. Further investigation revealed that Jacobs’ operator’s license was criminally suspended and that he was in violation of his court-ordered conditions of release.

Jacobs was subsequently arrested and transported to the Derby Barracks for processing. Following processing, Jacobs was held for lack of $5,000 bail.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/13/2026 at 12:30pm

COURT: Orleans Superior Court.

LODGED - LOCATION: Northern State Correctional Facility.

BAIL: $5,000

MUG SHOT: Attached.

 

*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 Jesse Nash

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Rd

Jesse.Nash@Vermont.Gov

(802) 334-8881