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October 18, 2024

Rutland Barracks / Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 24B4006409

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kolby Baldwin                              

STATION: Rutland                     

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 10-18-24 / 0044 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US RT 4, Castleton, VT

VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Narcotics

 

ACCUSED: Justin Harris

AGE: 36

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland Town, Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks, came across a disabled vehicle on US RT 4 near Exit 4 in the Town of Castleton. Troopers identified the operator as Justin Harris of Rutland Town, VT. Throughout the interaction, Harris displayed several indicators of impairment. Harris was subsequently screened and placed under arrest for Driving Under the Influence. While searching Harris, Troopers located a felony amount of suspected cocaine and more suspected narcotics. Harris was transported to the Castleton Police Department for processing. Harris was issued a citation to appear at Rutland Superior Court – Criminal Division at a later date and time.

 

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A       

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Yes

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 11-12-24 / 12:30 PM

             

*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.