STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 26B2005143
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Elisabeth Plympton
STATION: Royalton Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-234-9933
DATE/TIME: 9/11/2026 @ approximately 2044 hours
STREET: VT RT 66
TOWN: Randolph, VT
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: I89 Exit 4
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Kolby Carpenter
AGE: 26
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brookfield, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2023
VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota
VEHICLE MODEL: Tacoma
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front end
INJURIES: None
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On the above mentioned date and time, the Vermont State Police received a call regarding a Toyota Tacoma on Judd Dr. with an AOT sign stuck under the vehicle. Troopers responded to the scene and identified the operator as Kolby Carpenter (26). Investigation revealed that Carpenter struck a sign in the median barrier on Route 66 in between the I89 exit 4 on and off ramps and continued to Judd Dr. before stopping and attempting to remove the sign lodged in his vehicle. Upon further investigation Troopers determined Carpenter was operating under the influence. He was taken into custody and subsequently transported to the Royalton Barracks for processing. Carpenter was issued a citation to answer to the charges of DUI Refusal and Negligent Operation and released.
LODGED - LOCATION: N
BAIL: N
MUG SHOT: Y
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT: Vermont Superior Court Orange Criminal Division
COURT DATE/TIME: 09/30/2026 0830 hours
*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 Elisabeth Plympton
Vermont State Police
Royalton Barracks
2011 VT RT 107
Bethel, VT 05032
Tel: 802-234-9933
