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May 11, 2026

New Haven Barracks / Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE               

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B5001969

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Taylor Demick

STATION: New Haven

CONTACT#: (802)388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 05/11/2026 at 1134 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: North Street

TOWN/STATE: Bristol, Vermont

 

VIOLATIONS: DUI #3, Ignition Interlock Restricted Driver’s License, Violation of Conditions of Release, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Possession of Cocaine

 

ACCUSED: David A. Ouellette

AGE: 60

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waltham, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On May 11th, 2026, at approximately 1134 hours, the Vermont State Police responded to a motor vehicle crash on North Street in the Town of Bristol. The operator was identified as David A. Ouellette (60) of Waltham, Vermont, who fled the scene. Ouellette was later located, where it was discovered that he was in violation of his court-ordered conditions of release. Investigation also revealed Ouellette was required to have an ignition interlock device installed in a motor vehicle that he was in control of.

 

While speaking to Ouellette, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. Ouellette was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI, ignition interlock restricted driver’s license, leaving the scene of an accident, and violation of conditions of release. While searching Ouellette incident to arrest, Troopers located cocaine on his person.

 

Ouellette was transported to the New Haven State Police Barracks for processing and, at the conclusion, was lodged for lack of $10,000 bail at the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on May 12th, 2026, at 1230 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 05/12/2026 at 1230 hours          

COURT: Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A 

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE

 

*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. 

 

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