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October 25, 2026

New Haven Barracks/ DUI #1 Refusal

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE #: 26B5004560
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. Sean Hauter
STATION: New Haven
CONTACT #: (802) 388-4919

DATE/TIME: 10/25/2026, 1443 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: US-7 & VT-22A, Ferrisburgh, VT
VIOLATION: DUI #1 Refusal

ACCUSED: Haylei Lawrence
AGE: 20
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Jeffersonville, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 10/25/2026 at approximately 1443 hours, Troopers received a report of an erratic driver on US Route 7 in the Town of Ferrisburgh. Troopers located and stopped the vehicle near the intersection of VT Route 22A. The operator was identified as Haylei Lawrence (20) of Jeffersonville, VT. While speaking with Lawrence, Troopers detected indicators of impairment.

Lawrence was screened, placed under arrest, and transported to the Vergennes Police Department for processing. During processing, Lawrence refused to provide an evidentiary breath test. At the conclusion of processing, Lawrence was released with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date.

COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 11/9/2026, 1230 hours
COURT: Addison
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.
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