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September 15, 2024

Royalton Barracks // DUI Refusal

STATE OF VERMONT 
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 
VERMONT STATE POLICE 
 
NEWS RELEASE 
         
CASE#: 24B2004368
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Daniel Arrato 
STATION: Royalton Barracks                      
CONTACT#: 802-234-9933 
 
DATE/TIME: 9/15/24, 1555 hours 
INCIDENT LOCATION: Route 66, Randolph
VIOLATIONS: DUI Refusal  
 
ACCUSED: Eric Christensen 
AGE: 45 
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brookfield, VT 
 
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 9/15/24 at approximately 1555 hours Troopers observed a motor vehicle violation and conducted a traffic stop in the Town of Randolph. Upon further investigation, it was determined the operator, Eric Christensen (45), of Brookfield, was under the influence of intoxicants. Christensen was taken into custody and transported to Hartford Police Department where he refused to submit a breath sample.
 
 
COURT ACTION: Yes 
COURT DATE/TIME: 10/2/24, 0830 hours 
COURT: Orange 
LODGED - LOCATION: No 
BAIL: N/A 
MUG SHOT: Yes 
 
 
 
 
*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.