STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 26A3000935
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kevin Charney
STATION: Berlin Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-229-9191
DATE/TIME: 02/05/2026
STREET: US Route 2 / Reservoir Road
TOWN: Orange
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Reservoir Road
INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Aaron Alexander
AGE: 60
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Montpelier, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2020
VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota
VEHICLE MODEL: 4-Runner
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor Front End Damage
INJURIES: No Injuries
HOSPITAL: N/A
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On 02/05/2026 at approximately 1835 hours, Troopers from the Berlin Barracks responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash located on US Route 302 by Reservoir Road in the Town of Orange. The operator was identified as Aaron Alexander (60) of Montpelier, Vermont. While speaking to Alexander, Troopers observed indicators of impairment.
Alexander was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Alexander was released and issued a citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court, Criminal Division on February 18th, 2026, at 0830 hours.
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Y
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT: Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Division
COURT DATE/TIME: 02/18/2026 0830 hours
*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.
