STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25B1002498
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Maldonado
STATION: Vermont State Police - Westminster Barracks
CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600
DATE/TIME: 04/13/2025 at approximately 1807 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: I – 91 Northbound, Brattleboro, Vermont
VIOLATION: DUI
ACCUSED: Frank Hawkins
AGE: 73
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bellows Falls, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, a Trooper with the Vermont State Police - Westminster Barracks conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle after observing a motor vehicle violation. The operator was identified as Frank Hawkins (73) of Bellows Falls, Vermont. During the stop, Hawkins displayed signs of impairment. He was screened for suspicion of DUI and was subsequently arrested for driving under the influence of drugs. He was transported to the Westminster Barracks for processing. Brooks was issued a criminal citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court (Windham) - Criminal Division on April 29th, 2025 at 0830 hours.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: April 29, 2025, at 0830 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court (Windham) Criminal Division, at Brattleboro
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
Trooper Michael Maldonado
Vermont State Police
B Troop - Westminster Barracks
1330 Westminster Heights Rd
Westminster, VT 05346
(802)722-4600
michael.maldonado@vermont.gov