STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A1000001
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shawn Morrow
STATION: Williston Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-878-7111
DATE/TIME: 01/01/26 at approximately 0521 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Main Road, Huntington, VT
VIOLATION:
- DUI #1
ACCUSED: Brandan Bates
AGE: 33
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Huntington, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 01/01/26 at approximately 0521 hours Troopers from the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks were dispatched to the report of a single motor vehicle crash on Main Road in the town of Huntington, Vermont. Upon arrival, Troopers made contact and identified the operator as Brandan Bates (33). While speaking with Bates, Troopers observed multiple indicators of impairment. After further investigation, Bates was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Williston Barracks for processing. Bates was released with a citation to appear in Chittenden County Superior Court - Criminal Division on 01/22/26 at 0830 hours.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: January 22, 2026 at 0830 hours
COURT: Chittenden
MUG SHOT: Included