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November 12, 2024

New Haven Barracks / DUI #1 - Refusal

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 24B5005134

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Taylor Demick

STATION: New Haven

CONTACT#: (802)388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 11/11/2024 at 2222 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7 / Kelton Drive

TOWN: New Haven

 

VIOLATIONS: DUI #1 - Refusal

 

ACCUSED: Richard J. Bodington

AGE: 28

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Middlebury, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 11/11/2024 at approximately 2222 hours, the Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop after an observed motor vehicle violation on US Route 7 near the intersection with Kelton Drive in the Town of New Haven. The operator was identified as Richard J. Bodington (28) of Middlebury, Vermont. While speaking to Bodington, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. Bodington was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and transported to the New Haven States Police Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Bodington was released with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on November 18, 2024, at 1230 hours.

 

VCVC(s): 23 VSA 1081(b), “11-20 MPH Over Speed Limit” ($172, 2 points).

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/18/2024 at 1230 hours          

COURT: Addison County District Court, 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.