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Bristol man arrested for DUI, leaving scene, and possession of cocaine, police say

In Bristol, Vermont, police say David A. Ouellette, 60, faces charges including DUI #3 and possession of cocaine after fleeing a crash on May 11.

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Vermont State Police arrested a man after a Bristol DUI crash on North Street on May 11, 2026. Troopers say David A. Ouellette, 60, of Waltham, fled the scene of a motor vehicle accident at about 11:34 a.m. and was later located.

Bristol DUI crash and cocaine charges

According to police, Ouellette was under court-ordered conditions of release that required an ignition interlock device in his vehicle. Officers reported signs of impairment, leading to his arrest on several charges, including DUI (third offense), violation of an ignition interlock restriction, leaving the scene of an accident, and possession of cocaine.

Ouellette was taken to the New Haven State Police Barracks for processing and later held at the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility on $10,000 bail. He is scheduled to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division, on May 12, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. The charges are allegations and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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