Vermont State Police say a man was rescued from the woods on Hartland Hill Road in Hartland early on February 28, 2026, after reports of someone calling for help. The responding officers found the individual, identified as 42-year-old Jason Mode, near a crashed vehicle.
According to police, Mode exhibited signs of impairment and was taken to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center for evaluation. Following the incident, he was charged with driving under the influence of drugs. Mode was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windsor County—Criminal Division, on April 14, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.
These charges are allegations, and Mode is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Legal proceedings can evolve, and court dates or charges may change as the case moves forward. This Vermont hartland cited story highlights important developments. The Vermont hartland cited situation continues to develop.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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Last modified: February 28, 2026
