Vermont State Police say a traffic stop early on January 4 in Bennington led to the arrest of a 26-year-old Pownal man for driving under the influence. Officers stopped James B. Carey while he was traveling south on US Route 7 without his headlights on, nearly colliding with police vehicles at the scene of another incident.
According to police reports, during the interaction, officers noted several signs of impairment. Carey was subsequently arrested on suspicion of DUI and taken to the Shaftsbury Barracks for processing. Following his arrest, he was released on a citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court, Bennington Criminal Division.
Carey is scheduled to appear in court on January 26, 2026, at 8:30 AM. It is important to note that the charges against him are allegations at this stage, and court dates are subject to change as the case progresses.
Source: Vermont State Police
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