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April 3, 2025

Westminster Barracks / DUI

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 25B1002273                       

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Andrew Kelly-Jacobs

STATION: Westminster Barracks                           

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

DATE/TIME: April 3, 2025 at 16:35 PM

STREET: Vermont Route 35

TOWN: Athens, Vermont

 

ACCUSED: Tyler T. Gillespie

AGE: 21

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Athens, Vermont

OFFENSE: Driving Under the Influence

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On April 3, 2025, at approximately 16:35 PM, the Vermont State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Route 35 in Athens, Windham County, Vermont. The operator was identified as Tyler Gillespie (21) of Athens, Vermont. While speaking with Troopers Gillespie displayed signs of impairment. Gillespie was subsequently arrested for suspicion of Driving Under the Influence and transported to the Westminster State Police Barracks for processing. Gillespie was issued a criminal citation to appear at the Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on April 22, 2025, at 08:30 AM for the charge of Driving Under the Influence. 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT:  Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: April 22, 2025, at 08:30 AM     

LODGED – LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

*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 Andrew Kelly-Jacobs

Vermont State Police

Westminster Barracks

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Putney, Vermont 05346

Tel: (802) 722-4600

Andrew.Kelly-Jacobs@vermont.gov