STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25A4003966
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Riley Fenoff
STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-748-31111
DATE/TIME: 05/04/2025 at 0054 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: I-93 South MM 10 Waterford, VT
VIOLATION: DUI #1
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Donald Merchand
AGE: 58
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Dalton, NH
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were on routine patrol in Saint Johnsbury, VT. Troopers observed a minor motor vehicle violation, and a motor vehicle stop was initiated. As Troopers spoke with Merchand indicators of impairment were detected. Merchand was arrested for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Saint Johnsbury Barracks for processing. Merchand was later issued a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court - Criminal Division and released.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 05/19/2025 at 0830 AM
COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court - Criminal Division
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 Riley Fenoff
Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury
1068 US-5 #1
St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819
(802) 748-3111