VSP News Release - Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25B5004709
RANK/TROOPER NAME: Trooper Gabriel Schrauf
STATION: New Haven
CONTACT#: 802 - 388 - 4919
DATE/TIME: 10/25/2025 at 2157 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: South Middlebrook Rd, New Haven, VT
VIOLATION: DUI #2
ACCUSED: Scott A. Burnham
AGE: 54
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Vergennes, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 10/25/2025 at approximately 2157 hours Troopers from the Vermont State Police – New Haven Barracks were on patrol on South Middlebrook Rd. After observing several motor vehicle violations Troopers initiated a traffic stop. The operator was identified as Scott Burnham (54).
While speaking with Burnham, Troopers detected multiple indicators of impairment. Burnham was ultimately arrested for suspicion of Driving Under the Influence and transported to the New Haven Barracks for processing. Burnham issued a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court - Criminal Division on November 10th, 2025, at 1230 hours to answer to the charge of DUI #2 .
COURT ACTION: YES
COURT DATE/TIME: 11/10/2025 at 1230 hours
COURT: Addison
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.
