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