STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B3003531
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Chad
Johnson
STATION:
Shaftsbury
CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421
DATE/TIME: June 27, 2026, at 1839 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Arlington, Vermont
VIOLATION: DUI
ACCUSED: Liane
Pluchino
AGE: 51
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bedminster, NJ
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, Vermont State Police responded
to a motor vehicle complaint. While speaking with the operator, identified as
Liane Pluchino (51), Troopers observed several indicators of impairment.
Pluchino was ultimately arrested for suspicion of DUI and transported to the
Shaftsbury Barracks for processing. Pluchino was later released on citation to
appear in Vermont Superior Court Bennington Criminal Division on 07/13/2026 at
0815 hours to answer the charge.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 07/13/2026 @ 0815
hours
COURT: Bennington
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.