STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A4006545
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Matthew
Salazar
STATION: St.
Johnsbury
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 06/18/2026 @ 2008 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Bradford, VT
VIOLATION: DUI
ACCUSED: Kyle
Johnson
AGE: 19
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Monroe, NH
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, Vermont State Police received an
iPhone crash notification at the intersection of Waits River Rd and Lower Plain
Rd in the town of Bradford, VT. Troopers responded to the area and no crash was
located. Upon further investigation, it was determined an individual’s phone
fell from a vehicle triggering a crash notification. Troopers made contact with
the operator of the vehicle, Kyle Johnson (19), who was displaying signs of
impairment. Johnson was subsequently taken into custody for suspicion of DUI.
Johnson was transported to the Bradford Outpost for processing. Johnson was
later issued a citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court – Criminal
Division and released.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 07/08/2026 @
0830
COURT: Orange County Superior Court
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.
Trooper Matthew Salazar
Vermont State Police – St.
Johnsbury
1068 US Rt 5 #1
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802)-748-3111
