STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25B5002561
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Taylor Demick
STATION: New Haven
CONTACT#: (802)388-4919
DATE/TIME: 06/10/2025 at 2044 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: E Main Street / N Branch Road
TOWN/STATE: East Middlebury, Vermont
VIOLATIONS: DUI #1
ACCUSED: Keith E. Farrell
AGE: 58
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Ripton, Vermont
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On June 10, 2025, at approximately 2044 hours, the Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop after multiple observed motor vehicle violations on E Main Street near the intersection with N Branch Road in the Town of East Middlebury. The operator was identified as Keith E. Farrell (58) of Ripton, Vermont. While speaking to Farrell, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. Farrell was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and transported to the New Haven State Police Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Farrell was released with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on August 11, 2025, at 1230 hours.
Troopers were assisted by members of the Middlebury Police Department.
VCVC(S): 23 VSA 301, “Persons Required To Register” ($162, 0 points).
23 VSA 1134(b), “Driver Possessing Open Container of Marijuana” ($162, 2 points).
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 08/11/2025 at 1230 hours
COURT: Addison County District Court, Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
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.