STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25B1003193
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Peter Romeo
STATION: Westminster Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-722-4600
DATE/TIME: 05/08/2025 – 11:08 AM
INCIDENT LOCATION: Main Street, Putney, VT
VIOLATION: D.U.I Drug – Serious Bodily Injury or Death Resulting, Gross Negligent Operation
ACCUSED: Jason A. Ball
AGE: 23
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Alstead, NH
VICTIM: N/A
AGE: 77
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Putney, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 05/08/2025 at approximately 11:08 AM, the Vermont State Police received multiple 911 calls regarding a pedestrian who was struck by a motor vehicle on Main Street in the Town of Putney. The investigation revealed that the vehicle left the roadway and struck two pedestrians who were walking on the sidewalk. The operator of the vehicle was identified as Jason A. Ball (23). Ball was taken into custody for suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs and for operating in a grossly negligent manner. One of the pedestrians sustained serious injuries and is in critical condition. The other pedestrian sustained minor injuries. Ball was transported to the Westminster Barracks for processing. Ball was later lodged at Southern State Correctional Facility in lieu of $25,000 bail. Ball issued a criminal citation to appear before the Windham County Superior Court on 05/09/2025 at 12:30 PM for the charges of D.U.I Drug – Serious Bodily Injury or Death Resulting and Gross Negligent Operation. The identity of the pedestrian is pending notification of family.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 05/09/2025 – 12:30 PM
COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division
LODGED – Yes
BAIL: $25,000
MUG SHOT: Included
*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.
