STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B5004355
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Taylor Demick
STATION: New Haven
CONTACT#: (802)388-4919
DATE/TIME: 10/10/2026 at 0033 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Lewis Creek Drive / US Route 7
TOWN/STATE: Ferrisburgh, Vermont
VIOLATIONS: Possession of Cocaine (2.5+ grams), Negligent Operation
ACCUSED: Nicholas L. Bushell
AGE: 34
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Ferrisburgh, Vermont
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On October 10th, 2026, at approximately 0033 hours, the Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop after an observed motor vehicle violation on Lewis Creek Drive near the intersection with US Route 7 in the Town of Ferrisburgh. The operator was identified as Nicholas L. Bushell (34) of Ferrisburgh, Vermont. Throughout the course of the investigation, Troopers discovered Bushell had operated a motor vehicle in a negligent manner and located cocaine on his person.
Bushell was released from the scene with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on December 7th, 2026, at 1230 hours.
On October 19th, 2026, Troopers executed a search warrant on Bushell’s vehicle, where they discovered additional cocaine that had been in Bushell’s possession.
Troopers were assisted by members of the Middlebury Police Department.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 12/07/2026 at 1230 hours
COURT: Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE
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