According to police reports, a 63-year-old Hartford resident, Preston Carpenter, was charged with driving under the influence after a traffic incident on December 23, 2025. The Vermont State Police say they responded to a vehicle off the road on the ramp from I-89 North to I-91 South around 8:20 PM.
During the investigation, authorities determined Carpenter was operating the vehicle while impaired by alcohol. Following the incident, he was processed and issued a citation. Carpenter is scheduled to appear in Windsor Criminal Court on January 13, 2026, at 8:30 AM.
These charges against Carpenter are allegations, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. It is important to note that court dates and legal circumstances may change as the case progresses. This Vermont hartford cited story highlights important developments. The Vermont hartford cited situation continues to develop.
Source: Vermont State Police
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