According to police reports, a 60-year-old man from Castleton was arrested following a single-vehicle crash on Cold River Road in Shrewsbury on December 10, 2025. Vermont State Police say they responded to the incident around 6:28 PM and noted signs of drug impairment in the driver, identified as John Vandetti.
Vandetti was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence of drugs and impeding public officers. He was subsequently released on a citation to appear in Rutland County Superior Court, Criminal Division, for his arraignment.
The next court appearance is scheduled for February 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM. According to the report, Vandetti’s charges are allegations at this stage, and details regarding the court date and time may change as the legal process unfolds. The Vermont State Police were assisted at the scene by the Shrewsbury Fire Department and Regional Ambulance Services.
Source: Vermont State Police
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