STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A4008103
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Chris Santic
STATION: St. Johnsbury
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 7/31/2026 at 1838 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: US Rt 5 / West Hill Rd, Waterford, VT
VIOLATION: DUI Refusal
ACCUSED: Benjamin Morehouse
AGE: 47
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Saint Johnsbury, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were on routine patrol in the town of Waterford, VT. Troopers observed a motor vehicle violation and subsequently conducted a motor vehicle stop. During the stop, Troopers detected signs of impairment. Morehouse was arrested for suspicion of DUI and transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. Morehouse was later issued a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court – Criminal Division and released.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 08/10/2026 at 0830 hours
COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court-Criminal Division
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.
Trooper Chris Santic
Vermont State Police-St. Johnsbury
1068 US RT 5, Suite 1
St. Johnsbury, Vermont
Phone: (802) 748-3111 ext 3