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May 25, 2024

Berlin Barracks/ Saturation Patrol

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

SATURATION PATROL

On May 25th, 2024 between the hours of 1715 and 2355, Troopers from the Berlin State Police Barracks conducted a saturation patrol on I-89 in Washington County as well as Waterbury, VT. Areas of focus included the stretch of interstate from Berlin to Montpelier as well as the village of Waterbury. The purpose of the patrol was to conduct DUI enforcement, detect and identify aggressive drivers, enforce motor vehicle laws and promote safe driving.

 

Details:

•            Troopers involved: 2

•            Number of traffic stops: 15

•            Number of traffic tickets issued: 9

•            Number of written warnings issued: 9

 

Highlights:

-One operator was arrested for DUI

-Two operators were ticketed for traveling in excess of 85 MPH.

-Two Operators were ticketed for driving without insurance

-One operator was ticketed for running a stop sign

-One Operator was ticketed for driving without a license

 

The Vermont State Police would like to remind all motorists to drive responsibility, utilize a sober driver, leave a safe distance between vehicles, plan ahead, put their phones down and keep their heads up while driving, especially with increased traffic this holiday weekend.

 

 

 

 

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