STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A1007429
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:
Trooper Omar
Bulle
STATION:
Williston
CONTACT#: 802-878-7111
DATE/TIME: September 30, 2026
at approximately 2002 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: I 89
Northbound MM 85, South Burlington, VT
VIOLATION:
-
DUI refusal
-
Resisting Arrest
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Assault on Law enforcement
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Disorderly conduct
-
Assault of protected professional
ACCUSED: Shania
Plante
AGE: 29
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:
Morristown, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On September 30, 2026, at
approximately 2002 hours, Vermont State Police received a report of a vehicle
operating erratically on I-89 northbound near mile marker 85 in the Town of
South Burlington. Additional reports indicated that the vehicle had struck a
guardrail and continued traveling.
Troopers responded to the
area and located the described vehicle parked at a gas station on Shelburne
Road. The operator was identified as Shania Plante (29) of Morristown.
While speaking with Plante,
Troopers observed multiple indicators of impairment. Plante subsequently became
disorderly and was placed under arrest on suspicion of Driving Under the
Influence. Plante was transported to the Williston Barracks for processing.
Plante was later issued a
citation to appear at the Chittenden County Superior Court on October 22, 2026,
at 0830 hours, to answer to charges of DUI Refusal, Resisting Arrest, Assault
on Law Enforcement, Disorderly Conduct, and Assault on a Protected Professional.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: October 22,
2026, at 0830
hours
COURT: Chittenden County
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
Omar Bulle
Vermont
State Police - Williston
3294
St. George Road
Williston,
VT 05495
(802)
878-7111
