VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B1010087
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Joseph Galusha
STATION: VSP Westminster
CONTACT#: 802-722-4600
DATE/TIME: 11/15/2026 @ 0002 Hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 91, Mile Marker 13, Putney VT
VIOLATION: DUI #1
ACCUSED: Tucker Sargent
AGE: 21
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Dummerston, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Troopers from the Westminster State Police Barracks observed a vehicle commit a motor vehicle violation while traveling on Interstate 91 near mile marker 13 in the town of Putney. Troopers initiated a traffic stop and identified the operator as Tucker Sargent, 21 of Dummerston Vermont.
While speaking with the Sargent, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. Sargent was subsequently arrested for suspicion of DUI. Sargent was processed at the Westminster State Police Barracks and was later released to a sober party. Sargent was issued a citation and is scheduled to appear at the Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on 12/1/2026 at 0830 hours.
COURT ACTION: YES
COURT DATE/TIME: 12/1/2026 @ 0830 Hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division
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.
