VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A1005810
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kevin Rea
STATION: Williston
CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111
DATE/TIME: August 2nd, 2026 / 1358 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: VT RT 15 / Centerville Rd, Hyde Park
VIOLATION: DUI #2
ACCUSED: Gordon Whitcomb
AGE: 57
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hardwick, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On August 2nd, 2026, at approximately 1358 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks were conducting RADAR speed enforcement along a section of VT RT 15 in Hyde Park near Centerville Rd. A vehicle was observed traveling above the posted 50mph speed limit. RADAR was activated and confirmed a speed of 68mph, constituting a violation of Title 23 V.S.A. 1081(b), Basic Rule and Maximum Limits.
A traffic stop was initiated, and the operator was identified as Gordon Whitcomb, 57, of Hardwick. While speaking with Whitcomb, Troopers observed numerous indicators of impairment. He was screened and subsequently arrested for suspicion of DUI.
Whitcomb was transported to the Morristown Police Department for processing. He was then released with a citation to appear in the Lamoille County Superior Court on August 19th, 2026, at 1230 hours, to answer to the charge of DUI #2.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: August 19th, 2026 / 1230 hours
COURT: Lamoille
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 Kevin Rea
Vermont State Police
3294 St. George Road
Williston, VT 05495
802-878-7111
