Berlin Barracks / DUI / Criminal DLS

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A3006054

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Matthew Helpard                       

STATION: Berlin Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 08/28/2025 @ 1433 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Rt. 14 N, in East Montpelier

VIOLATION: DUI #1 / Criminal DLS

 

ACCUSED: Ashley Ayotte                                     

AGE: 34

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Colchester, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 08/28/2025 at approximately 1433 hours, Trooper’s from the Berlin Barracks responded to a single vehicle crash on Vermont Route 14 North in the Town of East Montpelier. Troopers identified the operator as Ashley Ayotte (34) of East Montpelier, VT as the operator and observed signs of impairment. Investigation also revealed that Ayotte was operating with a criminally suspended license. Ayotte was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and Operating a Motor Vehicle while being under suspension. Ayotte was brought to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Ayotte was released with a citation to appear in court at a later date and time.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:  09/18/2025 @ 1230 hours          

COURT: Washington County Superior Court- Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N

BAIL: N

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

 

 

 

 

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