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August 16, 2025

Royalton Barracks / DUI - Drug

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE
       
CASE#: 25B2004561
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Daniel Arrato                         
STATION: Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks               
CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

DATE/TIME: 08/15/2025 @ approximately 2312 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 12 / Camp Brook Rd, Bethel
VIOLATION: DUI - Drug

ACCUSED: Scott A. Holt                                         
AGE: 31
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Stockbridge, VT


SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: 
On the above date and time, Troopers with the Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks conducted a traffic stop on VT Route 12 in the town of Bethel for observed motor vehicle violations. The operator, Scott Holt (age 31), was displaying signs of impairment. Following investigation, Holt was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI Drug and transported to the Royalton Barracks for processing and released with a criminal citation to appear in court at the below date/time.


COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 10/28/2025 @ 0830 hours          
COURT: Windsor County Criminal Court (at Woodstock)
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.