STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A1003179
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael
Foley
STATION:
Williston
CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111
DATE/TIME: April 30th, 2026 / 2120 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Upper Pleasant Valley Rd / Jeff Heights
Rd, Jeffersonville
VIOLATION:
- Driving Under the
Influence #4
- Eluding a Police Officer
- Negligent Operation
- Resisting Arrest
ACCUSED: Aaron Lafountain
AGE: 37
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Jeffersonville, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On April 30th, 2026, at approximately 2120 hours,
Troopers from the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks were conducting
stationary RADAR speed enforcement along a section of Upper Pleasant Valley Rd
in Jeffersonville, near Jeff Heights Rd. A vehicle was observed traveling well
in excess of the posted speed limit. RADAR was activated and registered a speed
of 58mph in a posted 25mph zone, constituting a violation of Title 23 V.S.A.
1007, Local Speed Limits.
As Troopers attempted to initiate a traffic stop, the
operator fled to his residence and attempted to elude law enforcement. The
operator was eventually identified as Aaron Lafountain, 37, of Jeffersonville.
During conversation with Lafountain, Troopers noticed signs of impairment. He
was subsequently placed under arrest and during the process, resisted arrest.
Lafountain was transported to the Morristown Police
Department for processing. He was then released with a citation to appear in
the Lamoille County Superior Court on May 1st, 2026, at 1230 hours,
to answer to the charges of DUI #4, Eluding a Police Officer, Negligent
Operation, and Resisting Arrest.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: May 1st, 2026 / 1230
hours
COURT: Lamoille
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: INCLUDED
*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.
