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August 23, 2025

Berlin Barracks / DUI Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 25A3005919                                           

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jae Farnum-Boylan

STATION: Berlin Barracks                                  

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 08/22/2025 at 2021 hours

STREET: Union Brook Rd

TOWN: Northfield

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Bean Rd

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry Blacktop

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Dustin Herring

AGE: 30

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Northfield, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2020

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: F-150

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front-End Damage

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police responded for a single vehicle crash on Union Brook Road in Northfield. The operator was identified as Dustin Herring of Northfield, VT. Investigation determined Herring's vehicle drifted over the fog line before leaving the roadway and crashing. While speaking with Troopers, Herring provided false information. Further investigation determined Herring was impaired. Herring was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI and providing false information to a police officer. Herring was issued a citation to appear in Washington Superior Court - Criminal Division.

 

LODGED: NO

BAIL: NO

MUG SHOT: NO

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT: Washington Superior Court - Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/11/2025 at 0830 hours      

 

*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.