STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A4005523
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Chris Santic
STATION: St. Johnsbury
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 5/22/2026 at 1812 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 91 North at Exit 22, St. Johnsbury, VT
VIOLATION: DUI
ACCUSED: Wayne Corey
AGE: 72
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: East Haven, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 5/22/2026, at approximately 1812 hours, Troopers from the Saint Johnsbury State Police Barracks were on routine patrol in the area of Exit 22 in St. Johnsbury, VT. Troopers observed a motor vehicle violation which resulted in a traffic stop on Corey’s vehicle. Indicators of impairment were detected and Corey was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI. Corey was transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing and released on a citation.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 7/13/2026 at 0830 hours
COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court-Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: NA
BAIL: NA
MUG SHOT: Unattached
*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 Chris Santic
Vermont State Police-St. Johnsbury
1068 US RT 5, Suite 1
St. Johnsbury, Vermont
Phone: (802) 748-3111 ext 3
