STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25B5004577
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Taylor Demick
STATION: New Haven
CONTACT#: (802)388-4919
DATE/TIME: 10/16/2025 at 1849 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Old Hollow Road / US Route 7
TOWN/STATE: Ferrisburgh, Vermont
VIOLATIONS: DUI – Drug or Both, Possession of Cocaine
ACCUSED: Benjamin M. Collaro
AGE: 24
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bristol, Vermont
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On October 16, 2025, at approximately 1849 hours, the Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop after multiple observed motor vehicle violations on Old Hollow Road near the intersection with US Route 7 in the Town of Ferrisburgh. The operator was identified as Benjamin M. Collaro (24) of Bristol, Vermont. While speaking to Collaro, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. Collaro was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI – Drug or Both and transported to the New Haven State Police Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Collaro was released with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on December 29, 2025, at 1230 hours.
On October 27, 2025, Troopers executed a search warrant on Collaro’s vehicle, where cocaine was located inside the vehicle.
Troopers were assisted by members of the Middlebury Police Department.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 12/29/2025 at 1230 hours
COURT: Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division
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.
