STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25B5003592
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Joshua Gurwicz
STATION: New Haven
CONTACT#: (802)388-4919
DATE/TIME: 08/13/2025 at 0107 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Vermont Route 22a / Brown Lane
TOWN/STATE: Orwell, Vermont
VIOLATIONS: DUI - Drug, Negligent Operation
ACCUSED: Daniel J. Zimmerman
AGE: 65
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: West Pawlet, Vermont
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On August 13, 2025, at approximately 0107 hours, the Vermont State Police responded to a motor vehicle crash on Vermont Route 22a near the intersection with Brown Lane in the Town of Orwell.
Troopers arrived and located a vehicle off the southbound shoulder of Vermont Route 22a near the intersection with Brown Lane. Troopers identified the operator of the motor vehicle as Daniel J. Zimmerman (65) of West Pawlet, Vermont. While speaking to Zimmerman, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. Zimmerman was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI – Drug.
Zimmerman was transported to the Middlebury Police Department for processing and at the conclusion of processing, was released with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on November 3, 2025, at 1230 hours.
Troopers were assisted by members of the Middlebury Police Department.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 11/03/2025 at 1230 hours
COURT: Addison County District Court, Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: 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.
