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February 22, 2025

St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI #1

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
 
NEWS RELEASE
       
CASE#: 25A4001410
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Underhill
STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                   
CONTACT#: (802) 748-3111
 
DATE/TIME: 02/21/25 at 2303 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Depot St / Church St. Lyndon, VT
VIOLATION: DUI #1
 
ACCUSED: Christopher Simpson                                           
AGE: 28
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyndon, VT
 
 
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, Troopers with the Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury Barracks conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle after observing a motor vehicle violation. The operator of the vehicle was identified as Christopher Simpson (28). During the stop, Simpson displayed signs of impairment. Simpson was screened and subsequently arrested for driving under the influence. Simpson was transported to the Saint Johnsbury Barracks for processing and issued a citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court Caledonia Criminal Division on 03/10/2025 at 0830 hours.
 
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 03/10/2025 at 0830 hours          
COURT: Vermont Superior Court Caledonia Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A    
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.
 


Trooper Ryan Underhill
Vermont State Police
Troop A- St. Johnsbury Barracks
1068 US RT 5
St. Johnsbury, VT 05879
(802) 748-3111