VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A1001325
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Foley
STATION: Williston
CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111
DATE/TIME: February 13th, 2026 at approximately 2306 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Rt 15 / Moose Aly, Johnson
VIOLATION: DUI #2
ACCUSED: Aaron M Preston
AGE: 36
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Johnson, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On February 13th, 2026, at approximately 2306 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks were conducting stationary RADAR speed enforcement along a section of VT Rt 15 near Moose Aly in Johnson. A vehicle was observed traveling 68mph in a posted 50mph zone, constituting a violation of Title 23 V.S.A. 1081(b), Basic Rule and Maximum Limits.
A traffic stop was initiated, and the operator was identified as Aaron Preston, 36, of Johnson. While speaking with Preston, Troopers identified several indicators of impairment. He was screened and subsequently arrested for suspicion of DUI.
Preston was transported to the Morristown Police Department for processing. He was then released with a citation to appear in the Lamoille County Superior Court on March 4th, 2026, at 1230 hours, to answer to the charge of DUI #2.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: March 4th, 2026 / 1230 hours
COURT: Lamoille
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.
