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Waterbury woman arrested for DUI following traffic stop, police say

In Waterbury, VT, police say Barbara Curtis, 70, was arrested for DUI after a traffic stop on S Main St on March 6, 2026. She is set to appear in court on March 26.

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Waterbury woman arrested for DUI following traffic stop, police say
VERMONT STATE POLICE

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  • Barbara Curtis, 70, of Waterbury
  • Accused: DUI
  • Arrested on March 6 by VSP

Vermont State Police say a 70-year-old woman from Marblehead, Massachusetts, was arrested for driving under the influence following a traffic stop on South Main Street in Waterbury on March 6, 2026. The incident occurred around 10:18 PM when troopers from the Berlin Barracks noticed a minor traffic violation.

According to police, during the interaction with Barbara Curtis, officers detected signs of impairment, prompting them to conduct a DUI screening. Curtis was arrested on suspicion of DUI and taken to the Berlin State Police Barracks for processing. After completing the necessary procedures, she was released with a citation to appear in court.

Curtis is scheduled to appear in the Washington County Superior Court, Criminal Division, on March 26, 2026, at 8:30 AM. The charges against her are allegations, and the court date and time may change as the case progresses. Individuals facing charges are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This Vermont waterbury woman story highlights important developments. The Vermont waterbury woman situation continues to develop.

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Source: Vermont State Police

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