STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25B4007224
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Nathaniel Nevison
STATION: Rutland
CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101
DATE/TIME: 10/6/2025 at 0035 hours
STREET: Church St
TOWN: Rutland City
ACCUSED: Damian Backus
AGE: 26
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland City, VT
VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On October 6, 2025, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks conducted a motor vehicle stop after observing a violation. Troopers identified the operator as Damian Backus (26) of Rutland City, Vermont.
During the course of the investigation, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. Backus was subsequently taken into custody for suspicion of Driving Under the Influence and transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing.
At the conclusion of processing, Backus was released with a citation to appear at the Rutland County Superior Court – Criminal Division at a later date and time to answer to the charge of DUI.