STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A4007675
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Goodwin
STATION: St. Johnsbury
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 7/19/2026 at 0126 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: I 91 N / Exit 19, Waterford, VT
VIOLATION: DUI
ACCUSED: Hunter Locke
AGE: 24
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Woodsville, NH
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 7/19/2026, at approximately 0126 hours, Troopers from the Saint Johnsbury State Police Barracks were on routine patrol in the town of Waterford, VT when they observed a motor vehicle parked in a U-turn on Interstate 91 at Exit 19. Troopers made contact with the operator who identified himself as Hunter Locke. While speaking with Locke, indicators of impairment were detected and he was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI. He was transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing and released on a citation.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 8/3/2026 at 0830 hours
COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court-Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: NA
BAIL: NA
MUG SHOT: Attached
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