STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#:26A3009511
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:
Trooper Ryan Riegler
STATION: Berlin Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-229-9191
DATE/TIME: 11/15/2026 @ 00:26
INCIDENT LOCATION:
Intersection of Rt 100 & Guptill Rd, Waterbury
VIOLATION: DUI #1
ACCUSED: Steven Jones
AGE: 23
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:
Morrisville, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time,
the Vermont State Police were patrolling the town of Waterbury when they
witnessed a vehicle fail to stop at flashing red light, a violation of Title 23
VSA 1023, and fail to maintain its lane, a violation of Title 23 VSA 1038.
Troopers conducted a motor vehicle stop based on the witnessed violations.
While speaking with the operator, identified as Steven Jones, Troopers observed
indicators of impairment and after subsequent investigations placed Jones under
arrest for Suspicion of Driving Under the Influence. Jones was transported
to the Vermont State Police Berlin Barracks for processing and issued a
citation to appear in Washington County Superior Court.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME:
12/03/2026 @ 12:30
COURT: Washington County
Superior Court
MUG SHOT: NOT 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 Ryan Riegler
Berlin Barracks
578 Paine Turnpike N.
Berlin, VT
802.229.9191