STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A4004767
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Matthew Salazar
STATION: St. Johnsbury
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 5/4/2026 at 1821 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 91 North, MM 125.0
VIOLATION: VCOR and DLS
ACCUSED: Andrew Baird
AGE: 25
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barnet, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 5/4/2026 at approximately 1821 hours, Troopers were on routine patrol in the town of Barnet, Vermont. Troopers observed a motor vehicle commit a traffic violation and initiated a traffic stop. The operator was identified as Andrew Baird (25). Investigation revealed that Baird was operating a motor vehicle with a criminally suspended license and had violated his conditions of release. Baird was taken into custody for processing and released on a citation.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 6/1/2026 at 0830 hours
COURT: Caledonia
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Attached
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the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.
Trooper Matthew Salazar
Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury
1068 US-5 # 1
St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819
802-748-3111