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April 26, 2026

Royalton Barracks / DUI

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE: 26B2001897

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Daniel Arrato

STATION: Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks                                     

CONTACT: 802-234-9933

 

ACCUSED: Rolland G. Burns

AGE: 66

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Pittsfield, Vermont

 

 

DATE/TIME: 04/25/2026 at approximately 1859 hours

STREET/TOWN: VT Route 12-A, Braintree, Vermont

VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On April 25, 2026, at approximately 1859 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks conducted a traffic stop for observed violations on VT Route 12-A near Thresher Rd in the town of Braintree, VT. While interacting with the operator, identified as Rolland Burns, age 66 of Pittsfield, VT, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. Burns was placed under arrest without incident, transported to the Royalton Barracks, and released with a criminal citation to appear in court at the below date, time, and location to answer to the charge of Driving Under the Influence.

 

 

MUG SHOT: YES

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Criminal Division (Orange)

COURT DATE/TIME: July 1, 2026, 0830 hours