Skip to main content
Local News

Royalton man arrested for DUI refusal on I89, police say

In Royalton, Vermont, police say Skyler Dessaint, 25, was arrested for DUI refusal after a traffic stop on I89 southbound on May 1, 2026.

VN

Based on:

Royalton man arrested for DUI refusal on I89, police say
VERMONT STATE POLICE

Uploaded Image
  • Skyler Dessaint, 25, of Royalton
  • Accused: DUI refusal
  • Arrested on May 1 by VSP

Vermont State Police say a traffic stop on Interstate 89 southbound in Royalton on May 1 at approximately 9:40 PM resulted in the arrest of a 25-year-old man. Skyler Dessaint, a resident of Randolph, was stopped by troopers who observed signs of impairment during the encounter.

According to the report, after further investigation, Dessaint was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) and for refusing to submit to a chemical test. He was transported to the Royalton Barracks for processing, where he received a citation before being released.

Dessaint is scheduled to appear in Windsor County Criminal Court on May 12, 2026, at 8:30 AM to face the charges. It is important to note that these charges are allegations at this stage, and the court date and details may change as the case progresses.

A letter to your inbox

The Daily Scout.

Top stories, weather, and what’s on tap statewide — in your inbox by half past six. Free, daily.

Source: Vermont State Police

Read it later — find it in the menu under Saved.
About this report AI-assisted

Source: Vermont State Police ↗

How this was written: This story was drafted with AI assistance from public-record sources and published under VTScout's editorial standards. Spot something wrong? Request a correction.

Start the conversation.

Be civil, stay on topic, no slurs. All comments are held for newsroom review per our editorial standards.

0 / 4000
No replies yet — be the first.
VN
Newsroom
VTScout Newsroom

The VTScout newsroom covers Vermont local news, public safety, and community life across the four regions of the state. Tips and corrections welcome at [email protected].

Comments 0
A letter to your inbox

The Daily Scout.

Top stories, weather, and what’s on tap statewide — in your inbox by half past six in the morning. Free, daily.