Vermont State Police say a 37-year-old Reading resident, Elwood Rodrigues, was cited for DUI following a traffic stop on Interstate 89 South on July 15, 2026. The incident occurred around 11:00 PM, when police received reports of a vehicle failing to maintain its lane near mile marker 75.
According to police, a trooper located the vehicle and observed similar erratic driving behavior. After conducting a traffic stop at mile marker 59.2, the officer noted signs of alcohol impairment in Rodrigues. He was subjected to standardized field sobriety tests, which led to the citation for DUI.
Rodrigues is scheduled to appear in Washington County Criminal Court on July 30, 2026, at 8:30 AM. The court date and time are subject to change, and individuals are advised to confirm with the criminal court clerk. No bail was set, and Rodrigues was not lodged following the incident.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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