STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH - DUI
CASE#: 25A3001202
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Dalton Maenpaa
STATION: Berlin
CONTACT#: 802-229-9191
DATE/TIME: 2/22/2025
STREET: Middle RD
TOWN: Plainfield
WEATHER: CLEAR
ROAD CONDITIONS: DRY
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Riley Chaffee
AGE: 21
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Orange, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2005
VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota
VEHICLE MODEL: Tacoma
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On the above-mentioned date and time, Vermont State Police Troopers responded to a report of a slide off on Middle Rd. in Plainfield, VT. Upon arrival, Troopers made contact with the operator, Riley Chaffee. Upon further investigation it was determined Chaffee had been operating under the influence, resulting in the crash. Chaffee was taken into custody and subsequently transported to the Vermont State Police Berlin Barracks for processing. Chaffee was cited to appear in the Vermont Superior Court Washington Criminal Division to answer to the charge of DUI.
MUG SHOT: Y
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT: Vermont Superior Court Washington Criminal Division
COURT DATE/TIME: 03/13/2025 0830 hours
*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.
