VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A3000609
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alyssa Nozka
STATION: Berlin Barracks
CONTACT#: 802.229.9191
DATE/TIME: 01/25/2026 at approximately 0407 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: I 89 S, Waterbury, VT
VIOLATION: DUI #1
ACCUSED: Matthew Ploof
AGE: 21
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Huntington, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, Troopers responded to a disabled vehicle on I 89 S in the Town of Waterbury. Upon arrival, Troopers identified the operator of the vehicle as Matthew Ploof (21) of Huntington, VT. Troopers observed signs of impairment and subsequently arrested Ploof for suspicion of DUI. He was processed at the Berlin Barracks and later released with a citation to appear in the Washington County Superior Court, Criminal Division on February 12, 2026 at 0830 hours.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: February 12, 2026 at 0830 hours
COURT: Washington 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.
