Vermont State Police say a 20-year-old Newport Center resident, Joseph Moore, was cited for DUI following an incident on July 2, 2026, at 11:56 PM. The event took place on US Route 5 in Fairlee, where troopers were responding to a crash scene.
According to police, Moore drove past a blockade set up by officers and was subsequently stopped. During the interaction, signs of impairment were observed, leading to his citation for DUI #1. Following the stop, Moore was processed at the Vermont State Police Bradford Outpost.
Moore has been issued a citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Division on July 22, 2026, at 8:30 AM. Court dates and times may change at the court’s discretion, and individuals are advised to confirm their arraignment times with the criminal court clerk.
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