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April 24, 2026

Saint Johnsbury Barracks / Directed Patrol

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
 
NEWS RELEASE
SATURATION PATROL
 
On April 24th, 2026, between the hours of 1730 and 2000, Troopers from the Saint Johnsbury State Police Barracks conducted a saturation patrol on I-91 and the surrounding areas of Caledonia County and Orange County. Areas of focus included the interstate from Barnet to Lyndon as well as the surrounding Saint Johnsbury and Lyndon area. The purpose of the patrol was to detect and identify aggressive drivers, enforce motor vehicle laws and promote safe driving.
 
Details:
•            Troopers involved: 4
•            Number of traffic stops: 28
•            Number of traffic tickets issued: 9
•            Number of written warnings issued: 34
 
Highlights:
-One operator was arrested for driving with a criminally suspended license.
-One operator was ticketed for traveling in excess of 85 MPH in a 65 MPH.
-One operator was ticketed for traveling 80 MPH in a posted 55 MPH zone.
 
The Vermont State Police would like to remind all motorists to drive responsibility, utilize a sober driver, leave a safe distance between vehicles, plan ahead, put their phones down and keep their heads up while driving.

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