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March 15, 2026

New Haven Barracks / DUI #1

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE               

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B5001042

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Taylor Demick

STATION: New Haven

CONTACT#: (802)388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 03/15/2026 at 1943 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Old Sawmill Road / Vail Road

TOWN/STATE: Orwell, Vermont

 

VIOLATIONS: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Paxton Taube

AGE: 28

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Orwell, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On March 15th, 2026, at approximately 1943 hours, the Vermont State Police were conducting a fatal crash investigation on Old Sawmill Road near the intersection with Vail Road in the Town of Orwell. During the course of this investigation, Troopers spoke with Paxton Taube (28) of Orwell, Vermont. While speaking with Taube, Troopers observed indicators of impairment and learned Taube had driven a vehicle upon a public highway before arriving at the scene.

 

Taube was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence and transported to the New Haven Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Taube was released with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on March 30th, 2026, at 1230 hours.      

 

Troopers were assisted by members of the Middlebury Police Department.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/30/2026 at 1230 hours          

COURT: Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division

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.

 

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