According to police reports, a 28-year-old man from Sheldon, Vermont, was charged with DUI refusal following a traffic incident on Grange Hall Road in Enosburgh on January 23, 2026. Vermont State Police say troopers from the St. Albans Barracks responded to the scene and noted signs of impairment while speaking with the driver, identified as Jason Bessette.
After being taken into custody, Bessette was transported to the St. Albans Barracks for processing, where he received a citation for DUI refusal. No injuries were reported, and the road conditions at the time were described as snow-covered.
Bessette is scheduled to appear in Franklin County Court on February 17, 2026, at 8:00 AM. The charges against him are allegations, and the court date may change as the case progresses. Individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This Vermont enosburgh cited story highlights important developments. The Vermont enosburgh cited situation continues to develop.
Source: Vermont State Police
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