According to police, a traffic stop on May 16, 2026, in Hancock, Vermont, led to a Hancock DUI arrest of 29-year-old Briana Quintin of Bethel for suspected driving under the influence. The incident occurred around 5:04 p.m. when officers from the Vermont State Police Royalton Barracks responded to reports of a possibly impaired driver near the intersection of VT Route 100 and VT Route 125.
Driver cited after the Hancock DUI arrest
Upon locating the vehicle, police say Quintin exhibited signs of impairment during the stop. Following an investigation, she was taken into custody and transported to the Royalton Barracks for processing.
Quintin has been charged with DUI and is scheduled to appear in the Addison County Court, Criminal Division, on June 15, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. The charge is an allegation, and the court date may change as the case develops.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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