According to police reports, a 65-year-old man from Shrewsbury, Vermont, was charged with driving under the influence following an incident on March 1, 2026, in Mount Holly. Vermont State Police responded to a call about a suspicious individual near a residence on Dawley Road North at approximately 11:33 PM.
Upon arrival, officers found Edmund Gaines, whose vehicle was stuck nearby. During the investigation, police observed signs of impairment, leading to his arrest. Gaines was taken to the Rutland Barracks for processing. He has been issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court’s Rutland Criminal Division on March 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
These allegations are currently pending in court, and the scheduled court date may change at the discretion of the judicial system.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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