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November 14, 2026

Derby Barracks / DUI #1

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#:26A5006556

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jacob Shores                            

STATION: Derby                     

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 11/14/2026 @ 1444

INCIDENT LOCATION: Jay Peak Rd, Jay

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED:  Seth Burt                                             

AGE: 23

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Burlington, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police received multiple reports of a vehicle operating erratically on Jay Peak Rd, in the Town of Jay, VT.  Troopers responded and met with the operator of the vehicle, Seth Burt. While speaking with Burt Troopers observed indicators of impairment and after subsequent investigations placed Burt under arrest for Suspicion of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol.  Burt was transported to the Vermont State Police Derby Barracks for processing and later released on a citation to appear in Orleans County Superior Court.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:  12/8/2026 @ 0830 am          

COURT: Orleans County Superior Court

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED IMAGE

 

*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.