STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A4004715
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper James LeBlanc
STATION: St. Johnsbury
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 5/3/2026 at 1349 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: New Boston Road, St. Johnsbury, VT
VIOLATION: VCOR and DLS
ACCUSED: Troy Pope
AGE: 33
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 5/3/2026 at approximately 1349, Troopers were on routine patrol in the town of St. Johnsbury, Vermont. Troopers observed a motor vehicle cross the center line, a violation of Title 23 VSA 1038 on New Boston Road in the town of St. Johnsbury, Vermont. Troopers initiated a traffic stop and investigation revealed that Pope was operating a motor vehicle with a criminally suspended license and had violated his conditions of release. Pope was taken into custody for processing and released on citation.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 5/25/2026 at 0830 hours
COURT: Caledonia
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Attached
*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 James LeBlanc
Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury
1068 US Rt 5 #1
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802)-748-3111