VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A4002886
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Matthew Salazar
STATION: St. Johnsbury
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 03/28/2026 @ 1258 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Meadow Ln, Bradford
VIOLATION: DUI #1
ACCUSED: Julie Johnston
AGE: 70
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newbury, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, Troopers received a report of a vehicle striking a parked car. Through investigation it was revealed that Julie Johnston (70) had struck a parked car. While speaking with Johnston, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. Johnston was arrested for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Bradford Outpost for processing. Johnston was later issued a citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court – Criminal division and released.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 04/15/2026
COURT: Orange
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.
Trooper Matthew Salazar
Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury
1068 US-5 #1
St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819
802-748-3111