VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25A1008472
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Foley
STATION: Williston
CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111
DATE/TIME: October 29th, 2025 at approximately 2105 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Rt 118 / Old Deuso Rd, Eden
VIOLATION: DUI
ACCUSED: William Atherton
AGE: 32
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Eden, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On October 29th, 2025, at approximately 2105 hours, a Trooper from the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks was conducting RADAR speed enforcement along VT Rt 118 near Old Deuso Rd. A vehicle was observed traveling at a high rate of speed in the opposite lane. RADAR was activated and registered a speed of 72mph in a posted 50mph zone, constituting a violation of Title 23 V.S.A. 1081(b), Basic Rule and Maximum Limits.
A traffic stop was initiated, and the operator was identified as William Atherton, 32, of Eden. While speaking with Atherton, signs of impairment were noticed. He was screened and subsequently arrested for suspicion of DUI.
Atherton was transported to the Morristown Police Department for processing. He was then released with a citation to appear in the Lamoille County Superior Court on December 3rd, 2025, at 1230 hours, to answer to the charge of DUI.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: December 3rd, 2025 / 1230 hours
COURT: Lamoille
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.
