STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A4009087
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nicole
Gruenewald
STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 08/30/2026 at 2021 hours
STREET: E Peacham Rd / Blanchard Hill Rd, Peacham VT
VIOLATION: DUI #1
VEHICLE #1
ACCUSED/OPERATOR: Jason Jejer
AGE: 34
SEAT BELT? N
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Peacham, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2006
VEHICLE MAKE: Honda
VEHICLE MODEL: Accord
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled
INJURIES: None
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: Styvie Boyce
AGE: 40
SEAT BELT? N
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Wells River, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2020
VEHICLE MAKE: Honda
VEHICLE MODEL: CR-V
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Totaled
INJURIES: Suspected minor injuries
HOSPITAL: Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, Troopers from the St. Johnsbury
Barracks responded to the report of a head on collision on E Peacham Rd near
Blanchard Hill Rd in Peacham, VT. The operator of Vehicle #1 was identified as
Jason Jejer (34) of Peacham, VT. The operator of Vehicle #2 was identified as
Styvie Boyce (40) of Wells River, VT. Investigation revealed that Jejer crossed
the center line of the road striking Boyce’s vehicle. While speaking with
Jejer, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. Jejer was subsequently
placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and brought to the St. Johnsbury
barracks for processing. Jejer was issued a citation to appear in Caledonia
County Superior Court – Criminal Division on September 14, 2026, at 0830 hours.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 09/14/2026 at 0830
hours
COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court – Criminal Division
LODGED: 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 Nicole Gruenewald
Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury
1068 US-5 #1
St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819
(802) 748-3111
