A Groton man faces a Groton DUI refusal charge after a traffic stop on US Route 302, Vermont State Police say. Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks stopped Benjamin Mayberry, 43, at about 3:55 p.m. on May 11, 2026, after observing signs of impairment.
Groton DUI refusal traffic stop details
According to police, officers determined Mayberry was unable to safely operate his vehicle. He was taken into custody and transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing, then issued a citation and released.
Mayberry has been charged with DUI – Refusal and is scheduled to appear in Caledonia County Criminal Court on June 1, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. The charge is an allegation and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty; the court date may change as the case proceeds.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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