STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25A1002466
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shamir Exantus
STATION: Williston Barracks
CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111
DATE/TIME: 04/10/25; 21:56 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Essex, VT
VIOLATION: Criminal DLS
ACCUSED: Nicole Barnard
AGE: 35
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richmond, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On April 10, 2025, at approximately 2156 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks conducted a motor vehicle stop for an observed violation on US Route 117 in Essex, VT. Further investigations revealed that Barnard (35) was operating a motor vehicle with a criminally suspended license. Barnard was released on a citation to appear in Chittenden County Superior Court, Criminal Division to answer for the charge of Criminal DLS at a later date and time.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 06/24/25 at 0830 hours
COURT: Chittenden County
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: N/A
*Please note: court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm the arraignment time.