VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25A1009927
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Brandon Sweet
STATION: Williston
CONTACT#: 802-878-7111
DATE/TIME: December 13, 2025 at approximately 0105 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 15 / Brickyard Road, Essex
VIOLATION:
- DUI
ACCUSED: Thomas Batten
AGE: 46
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterbury, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On December 13, 2025 at approximately 0105 hours, Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle from an observed equipment violation on VT Route 15 and Brickyard Road in the town of Essex. The operator was identified as Thomas Batten (46) of Waterbury. While speaking with Batten, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. Batten was subsequently arrested for the suspicion of DUI and transported to the Williston Police Department for processing. Batten was later released with a citation to appear at the Chittenden County Superior Court on December 30, 2025 at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of DUI.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: December 30, 2025 at 0830 hours
COURT: Chittenden
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.
Trooper Brandon Sweet
Vermont State Police - Williston
3294 St. George Road
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 878-7111
