Vermont State Police say a traffic stop on Vermont Route 9 in Brattleboro on April 18 led to the arrest of a 69-year-old woman suspected of driving under the influence of drugs. Police were alerted to a potentially impaired driver and initiated the stop after witnessing a traffic infraction.
According to police reports, Jean D. Gibson, a resident of Brattleboro, was taken into custody following an investigation that confirmed the suspicion of impairment. Following the arrest, she was processed at the Vermont State Police Westminster Barracks. Gibson has been charged with DUI – Drugs and is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court’s Windham Criminal Division on July 28, 2026, at 8:30 AM.
The allegations against Gibson are currently pending, and the court date is subject to change. As the case progresses, the specifics of the charges may also evolve.
Source: Vermont State Police
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