STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 26A4001336
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Matthew Salazar
STATION: St. Johnsbury
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 02/14/2026 @ 2102 hours
STREET: E Darling Hill Rd
TOWN: E Burke
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Burke Hollow Rd
INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Light Snow
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Michelle Verge
AGE: 42
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: W Burke, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2002
VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru
VEHICLE MODEL: Impreza
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor Damage
INJURIES: N/A
HOSPITAL: N/A
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On 02/14/ 2026 at approximately 2102 hours, Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks responded to a report of single-vehicle crash located on E Darling Hill Rd in the Town of E Burke. Troopers identified the operator of the vehicle as Michelle Verge (42) of W Burke, VT. While speaking with Verge, Troopers detected indicators of impairment.
Verge was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence and transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. She was issued a citation and released. She is ordered to appear in Caledonia County Superior court on 03/02/2026 at 0830 hours.
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Y
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court
COURT DATE/TIME: 03/02/2026 at 0830 AM
*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 Matthew Salazar
Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury
1068 US-5 #1
St. Johnsbury Vermont 05819
(802)-748-3111
