STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25A3004855
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alyssa Nozka
STATION: Berlin Barracks
CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191
DATE/TIME: July 18, 2025 at approximately 0929 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Marshfield, VT
VIOLATION(S): Obstruction of Justice (Felony) / Impeding Public Officers (Felony) / Gross Negligent Operation
ACCUSED: Travis Dashnow
AGE: 41
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fairfax, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On July 18, 2025, at approximately 0929 hours, the Vermont State Police responded to a report of a two-vehicle crash on US Route 2 in the Town of Marshfield. A preliminary investigation revealed that Vehicle 2, operated by Travis Dashnow (41), was traveling northbound on US Route 2. Vehicle 2 collided with Vehicle 1, which was stationary on the roadway at the time of the crash.
While speaking with Dashnow at the scene, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. Dashnow was subsequently arrested on suspicion of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing.
Following processing, Troopers obtained and were granted a search warrant authorizing the collection of a blood sample from Dashnow. Dashnow subsequently refused to comply with the terms of the court-authorized warrant. As a result, he was issued a citation to appear in Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division on August 28, 2025, at 8:30 a.m., to answer to the above charges.
COURT ACTION: YES
COURT DATE/TIME: August 28, 2025 at 0830 hours
COURT: Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division
LODGED: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Not available
*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.
