According to police reports, a 24-year-old man from Pittsfield, Massachusetts, was arrested for driving under the influence following a traffic stop on US Route 7 at Jackson Cross Road in Pownal on January 8, 2026. Vermont State Police say the stop was initiated after observing a violation, during which officers noted several signs of impairment in the driver, identified as Ethan Audet.
Audet was taken into custody on suspicion of DUI and subsequently transported to the Shaftsbury Barracks for processing. After the processing, he was released on a citation. He is scheduled to appear in the Vermont Superior Court, Bennington Criminal Division, on January 26, 2026, at 8:30 AM to respond to the charges.
It is important to note that these charges are allegations, and Audet is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Court dates and charges may change as the case progresses. This Vermont pownal cited story highlights important developments. The Vermont pownal cited situation continues to develop.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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Last modified: January 8, 2026
