STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B5003051
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Taylor Demick
STATION: New Haven
CONTACT#: (802)388-4919
DATE/TIME: 07/16/2026 at 1218 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7 / Campground Road
TOWN/STATE: New Haven, Vermont
VIOLATIONS: False Reports to Law Enforcement Authorities, Criminal DLS
ACCUSED: Clifton R. Laplant
AGE: 54
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Starksboro, Vermont
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On July 16th, 2026, at approximately 1218 hours, the Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop after an observed motor vehicle violation on US Route 7 near the intersection with Campground Road in the Town of New Haven. The operator was later identified as Clifton R. Laplant (54) of Starksboro, Vermont, who provided false identifying information to Troopers and whose license was criminally suspended.
Laplant was located on September 11th, 2026, and released with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on November 2nd, 2026, at 1230 hours.
Troopers were assisted by the Vermont Highway Patrol.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 11/02/2026 at 1230 hours
COURT: Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE
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