Vermont State Police say a 48-year-old Newark resident, Jacob King, was cited for driving under the influence (DUI) following an incident on July 4, 2026. Authorities responded to a report of a vehicle parked in a driveway at 3273 US Route 5 in Sutton, where they found King passed out behind the wheel of a white 2017 Nissan Rogue.
According to police, upon arrival, troopers observed signs of impairment in King. He was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. Following this, he was released on a citation.
King is scheduled to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court-Criminal Division on July 20, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. for the DUI charge.
Source: Vermont State Police
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