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November 1, 2026

Rutland Barracks / DUI Drug

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B4008250

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kolby Baldwin                               

STATION: Rutland                    

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 10-31-26 / 1913 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Dollar General, Poultney.

VIOLATION: DUI Drug

 

ACCUSED: Jamie Vaccaro

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Poultney, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On October 31, 2026, at approximately 1913 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police-Rutland Barracks were on patrol in the Town of Poultney, VT. A concerned citizen notified Troopers that someone was sleeping behind the wheel of a motor vehicle in the parking lot of Dollar General on Beaman St. in Poultney, VT.

 

Troopers made contact with the operator, who was identified as Jamie Vaccaro (40) of Poultney, VT. While speaking to Vaccaro, Troopers detected several indicators of impairment. Vaccaro was subsequently taken into custody and transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing.  At the conclusion of processing, Vaccaro was released with a criminal citation to appear at Rutland Superior Court at a later date and time.

 

 

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 12/28/26 at 1000 hours

           

*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.