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October 14, 2026

Berlin Barracks / DUI #1

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3008611

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Chris Santic                           

STATION: Berlin Barracks                    

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 10/13/2026 at 2310 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: South Main Street, Barre City, VT

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: Scott Herring

AGE: 56

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Williamstown, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Berlin Barracks conducted a traffic stop on South Main Street in Barre City, VT. The operator was identified as Scott Herring (56) of Williamstown, VT. While speaking with Herring, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. Herring was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and brought to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Herring was issued a citation to appear in Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division on October 29, 2026, at 08:30 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:  10/29/2026 at 0830 hours          

COURT: Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division

LODGED: N/A    

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: 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 Chris Santic

Vermont State Police-St. Johnsbury

1068 US RT 5, Suite 1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont

Phone: (802) 748-3111 ext 3