Vermont State Police say a traffic complaint in Burke led to the arrest of a Middletown, Connecticut resident on February 16, 2026. Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks responded to the report at approximately 5:55 PM and located the vehicle in question, identifying the operator as 43-year-old Marta Jones.
According to police, while conversing with Jones, they observed signs of impairment, which resulted in her arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence. Following her arrest, Jones was taken to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing and subsequently charged with DUI. She has been issued a citation for a court appearance scheduled at the Caledonia County Superior Court – Criminal Division on March 9, 2026, at 8:30 AM.
These charges are allegations, and Jones is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The court date and time may change, and individuals are advised to verify the arraignment schedule with the criminal court clerk as the case progresses. This Vermont burke woman story highlights important developments. The Vermont burke woman situation continues to develop.
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