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January 31, 2026

Berlin Barracks / DUI #2

VSP News Release- DUI #2

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3000785

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Katie Finn                             

STATION: Berlin                    

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 01/30/2026 2300

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 100 / Guptil Rd

TOWN: Waterbury, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #2

 

ACCUSED: Sydney Copp                                               

AGE: 46

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Stowe, VT

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, VSP Berlin Troopers were conducting a patrol in the town of Waterbury, Vermont. Troopers conducted a traffic stop and identified the operator as 46-year-old Sydney Copp. During the traffic stop, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. Copp was subsequently taken into custody and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Copp was released with a citation to appear for the above offense on 02/19/2026 at 1230 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/19/2026 1230 hours        

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Washington Criminal Division

LODGED: N     

MUG SHOT: Y

 

*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.