STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A4002923
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper James LeBlanc
STATION: St. Johnsbury
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 3/29/2026 at 0050 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: US RT 302 / Scotch Hollow Rd Newbury, VT
VIOLATION: DUI
ACCUSED: Eric C. Fennimore
AGE: 57
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newbury, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 3/29/2026, at approximately 0050 hours, Troopers observed a motor vehicle violation on US RT 302 in the town of Newbury. A traffic stop was conducted and investigation revealed that Fennimore operated a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Fennimore was taken into custody for processing and released on citation.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 4/15/2026 at 0830 hours
COURT: Caledonia
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Attached
*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 James LeBlanc
Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury
1068 US Rt 5 #1
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802)-748-3111
