STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A3009048
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Chris Santic
STATION: Berlin
CONTACT#: 802-229-9191
DATE/TIME: 10/29/2026 at 1743 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Rt 110, Barre Town, VT
VIOLATION: VCOR and DLS
ACCUSED: Paul Williams
AGE: 47
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Montpelier, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 10/29/2026 at approximately 1743, Troopers were on routine patrol in the town of Barre Town, Vermont. Troopers observed a motor vehicle violation and conducted a routine traffic stop. The operator was identified as Paul Williams (47), investigation revealed that Williams was operating with a motor vehicle with a criminally suspended license and had violated his conditions of release. Williams was taken into custody for processing and released on citation to appear in Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division and released.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 10/30/2026 at 1230 hours
COURT: Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: 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