STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A2007636
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Christopher
Blanco
STATION: St. Albans
Barracks
CONTACT#: (802) 524-5993
DATE/TIME: 11/10/2026 at 1924 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: First St, Swanton
VIOLATION: DUI #2, Driving with a Criminally Suspended
License
ACCUSED: Joshua
Derouchie
AGE: 27
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Jericho, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On November 10th, 2026, at approximately 1924 hours,
Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St. Albans Barracks, conducted a motor
vehicle stop on First St. in the Town of Swanton, VT for defective equipment.
The operator was identified as Joshua Derouchie (27) of
Jericho. While speaking with Derouchie, Troopers observed indicators of
impairment. Troopers were also made aware that Derouchie was operating with a
criminally suspended license. He was subsequently taken into custody and
transported to the St. Albans Barracks for processing.
Derouchie was released with a citation to appear in Vermont
Superior Court, Franklin Criminal Division at a later date.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 12/01/2026 at 0800
hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court- Franklin Criminal Division
LODGED: N
BAIL: N
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.
Trooper
Christopher Blanco
Vermont
State Police – St. Albans
140
Fisher Pond Road
St.
Albans, VT 05468
(802)
524-5993