STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B4007867
RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kolby Baldwin
STATION: Rutland
CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101
DATE/TIME: 10-17-26 / 0038 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: West St / Cottage St, Rutland City
VIOLATION: DUI
ACCUSED: Joziah Cox
AGE: 25
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Clarendon, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On October 17, 2026, at approximately 0038 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks were on patrol in Rutland City, VT. Troopers observed a motor vehicle violation and conducted a traffic stop on Cottage St near West St.
Troopers identified the operator as Joziah Cox of Clarendon, VT. While speaking to Cox, Troopers detected several indicators of impairment. Cox was ultimately taken into custody and transported to the State Police Barracks in Rutland Town for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Cox was released with a criminal citation to appear at Rutland Superior Court at a later date and time.
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Yes
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division
COURT DATE/TIME: 11/02/2026 at 1000 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.
