VSP News Release
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: SGT Andrew Underwood
STATION: St Albans Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-524-5993
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
Vermont State Police, St Albans Barracks will be partnering with local, county, and other state law enforcement agencies to conduct Safety and Sobriety Checkpoints between November 20 and December 31, 2026, within Franklin County.
As of November 10, 2026, Vermont has seen 44 fatal crashes on our roads this year, resulting in 48 fatalities. Impairment has been a contributing factor in 59% of these crashes and unrestrained or improperly restrained drivers has been a factor in 53%.
The goal of these checkpoints will be to reduce the number of serious injury and fatal crashes by identifying and arresting impaired motorists and promoting and enforcing use of seat belts and child restraint systems.
In addition to checkpoint(s), Troopers will be aggressively patrolling and enforcing motor vehicle laws concerning impaired, distracted/aggressive driving, speeding, and seatbelt use in high traffic and high crash areas.
The Vermont State Police would like to remind motorists to avoid operating under the influence alcohol/drug, to always utilize a sober driver and to buckle up.
Sergeant Andrew Underwood (207)
Vermont State Police
St. Albans Barracks
(802)524-5993
