According to police reports, a traffic stop on December 13, 2025, at approximately 1:05 AM on VT Route 15 near Brickyard Road in Essex resulted in the arrest of 46-year-old Thomas Batten from Waterbury, Vermont. Officers initiated the stop due to an equipment violation and subsequently detected signs of impairment.
Following the interaction, Batten was charged with driving under the influence (DUI) and taken to the Williston Police Department for processing. Afterward, he was released with a citation requiring his appearance in Chittenden County Superior Court on December 30, 2025, at 8:30 AM.
The allegations against Batten reflect initial findings, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The court date is subject to change, and those interested in the proceedings are advised to confirm the arraignment time with the court clerk. This Vermont waterbury arrested story highlights important developments. The Vermont waterbury arrested situation continues to develop.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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