Vermont State Police say a 58-year-old Newark resident, Thomas Gilman, was cited for DUI-Refusal following an incident on Bugbee Crossing Road in Burke on July 5, 2026. Troopers responded to reports of an intoxicated individual needing removal from a residence at approximately 9:12 PM.
According to police, Gilman had been the subject of multiple earlier calls regarding potential impaired driving but had not been located until the troopers arrived at the residence. Upon arrival, officers found Gilman and the vehicle he was reported to have been driving. Indicators of impairment were observed during their interaction with him.
Gilman was issued a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court – Criminal Division on July 27, 2026, at 8:30 AM. The court date and time may change at the court’s discretion. No bail was set, and he was not lodged at a facility.
For further information, the public can contact the St. Johnsbury Barracks at (802) 748-3111.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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