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St Albans woman arrested for DUI and cruelty to a child, police say

In Fairfax, Vermont, police say Cayla Chaloux, 38, faces DUI refusal and child cruelty charges after a crash on March 1 with her two children in the vehicle.

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St Albans woman arrested for DUI and cruelty to a child, police say
VERMONT STATE POLICE

St Albans Barracks  DUI refusal and Cruelty to a child
  • Cayla Chaloux, 38, of Fairfax
  • Incident on March 1

Vermont State Police say a two-vehicle collision occurred on March 1, 2026, at the intersection of Route 104 and Highbridge Road in Fairfax. During the investigation, officers determined that Cayla Chaloux, a 38-year-old resident of St. Albans, was allegedly driving under the influence.

According to police, Chaloux had two children secured in car seats when she was taken into custody. She was transported to the St. Albans Barracks for processing following the incident. She faces charges of DUI refusal and cruelty to a child. Chaloux has been released on a citation and is scheduled to appear at the Franklin Superior Court Criminal Division on March 17, 2026, at 8:00 AM.

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Source: Vermont State Police

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