STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B2004454
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ivan Michels
STATION: Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-234-9933
DATE/TIME: August 13, 2026, at approximately 0047 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: I-89 S near milemarker 24
VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence - Drug
ACCUSED: Michael T. Hall
AGE: 29
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richmond, VA
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date, time, and location, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks conducted a traffic stop for observed violations. While interacting with the operator, identified as Michael T. Hall, age 29 of Richmond, VA, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. Hall was screened for driving under the influence (DUI) and subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI, and later released with a criminal citation to appear in court at the below date/time/location.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 10/14/2026 at 0830 hours
COURT: ORANGE
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
MUG SHOT: Included
BAIL: N/A
*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 Ivan Michels
Vermont State Police
Royalton Barracks – Troop B
2011 VT Route 107
Bethel, VT 05032
802-234-9933
