STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 24A3002638
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jacob Fox
STATION: Berlin Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-229-9191
DATE/TIME: 04/17/2024 at 17:14 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: VT RT 100 & Lavanway Rd Duxbury, VT
VIOLATION: DUI, Gross Negligent Operation, Assault on Protected Professional, Disorderly Conduct
ACCUSED: Harley Porter
AGE: 24
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barre, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time Troopers from the Berlin Barracks were notified of a crash on VT RT 100 by Lavanway Rd in Duxbury, VT. Upon arrival, Troopers closed Rt 100 while the crash was being investigated and injuries could be tended to. Troopers located a single white vehicle in a ditch with a female screaming at fire and ems personnel. The operator was identified as Harley Porter. The operator of the second vehicle, which was a Kubota tractor was transported to the University of Vermont Medical Center for treatment in Burlington. While speaking with Porter indicators of impairment were detected. Porter was subsequently taken into custody for suspicion of DUI and transported to the State Police Berlin Barracks for processing. Porter was issued a citation to appear in Washington County Superior Court - Criminal Division and released.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 4/18/2024 @ 0830
COURT: Washington County Superior Court - Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility
BAIL: 1,000
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.
