VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A2003616
TROOPER: Bodey Towle
STATION: St Albans Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-524-5993
DATE/TIME: 06/06/2026 at approximately 1854 hours
LOCATION: Berkshire Port of Entry
VIOLATION: DUI #1
ACCUSED: James Cooper
AGE: 74
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: East Fairfield, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 06/06/2026 at approximately 1854 hours, Troopers from the St. Albans Barracks were notified that a vehicle operated by James Cooper had attempted to enter the U.S. at the Berkshire Point of Entry. Border Patrol advised Cooper appeared to be under the influence of alcohol.
After a thorough investigation, Cooper was placed under arrest for driving under the influence. Cooper was then transported to the St. Albans Barracks for processing and issued a citation to appear in Franklin County Criminal Court on June 23rd, 2026, at 0800 hours for the above charge.
COURT ACTION: YES
COURT DATE: 06/23/2026 at 0800 hours
COURT: Franklin County Criminal Court
LODGED – LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Attached
Trooper Bodey Towle
Vermont State Police
St. Albans Barracks
140 Fisher Pond Rd.
St. Albans, VT 05478
802 524 5993