VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A3009071
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Dalton Maenpaa
STATION: Berlin Barracks
CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191
DATE/TIME: 10/30/2026 @ 1755 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 2, East Montpelier, VT
VIOLATION: DUI #3
ACCUSED: Bruce Martin
AGE: 45
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: East Montpelier, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time at the above listed location, Troopers from the Berlin Barracks were conducting a routine patrol when they observed a minor traffic violation. Troopers conducted a traffic stop and identified the operator as Bruce Martin. While speaking with Martin, several indicators of impairment were observed. Subsequent investigation led Troopers to believe Martin had operated while under the influence and was then placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and brought to the Berlin Barracks for processing.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 11/20/2026 @ 0830 hours
COURT: Washington County Court – Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: 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.
