Vermont State Police say a 41-year-old Royalton resident was arrested on March 7, 2026, after his vehicle collided with a tree on Dairy Hill Road. According to police reports, Jacob B. Jennings was found to be operating the vehicle in a negligent manner and without an interlock device, which he is required to use due to prior offenses. During the interaction, officers detected signs of impairment, leading to his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI), marked as a fourth or subsequent offense.
Jennings was processed at both the Royalton Barracks and the Woodstock Police Department before being released with a citation. He is scheduled to appear in Windsor County Superior Court – Criminal Division on March 17, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. The charges against him remain allegations as he awaits court proceedings, and details may evolve as the case progresses.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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Last modified: March 8, 2026
