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March 15, 2026

Rutland Barracks / DUI Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE #: 26B4001960

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Sean Mulderry                                 

STATION: Rutland                     

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: March 15, 2026, at 0152 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: East Mountain Road, Killington

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: Christopher Colello

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Huntington, NY

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On March 15, 2026, at approximately 0152 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks responded to a report of a single vehicle crash on East Mountain Road in Killington. Troopers identified the operator as Christopher Colello (43) of Huntington, NY. While speaking with Colello, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. Colello was subsequently placed under arrest for DUI. Colello was released with a citation to appear in Rutland County Superior Court, Criminal Division on March 30th, 2026, at 1000 hours.

 

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: March 30, 2026, at 10:00 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 the arraignment time.