According to police reports, a traffic stop in Rutland Town early Sunday morning resulted in the arrest of a 43-year-old Pittsford resident, Christopher Clark, who is charged with possession of cocaine. The incident occurred on December 23, 2025, around 12:35 AM when a Vermont State Police trooper initiated the stop due to speeding.
During the stop, the trooper observed signs of drug use, prompting the deployment of a K9 unit. Following this, a search warrant was obtained for the vehicle, during which cocaine was discovered. Clark was subsequently issued a citation for the alleged offense.
Clark is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court’s Rutland Criminal Division on February 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The charges against him remain allegations at this time, and court dates are subject to change. Individuals facing similar charges are advised to verify their court appearances with the clerk’s office as the case progresses.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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