Press Release

Incident: DUI, Negligent Operation
Date: 01-03-2025 2021 hours
Location: Barton
Investigating Deputy: David Garces

Accused: Joshua Cheney
Age: 40
City & State of Residence: Newport, VT

Charges: DUI, Negligent Operation

Description:
On 01-03-2025 at 2000 hours, Deputy David Garces responded to Barton to assist VSP for a report of a vehicle that was driving the wrong way on the Interstate. The vehicle was reported to get off Exit 25 and drive erratically through RT 5 in Barton and then back on the Interstate from Orleans Village. The vehicle was located by VSP and Orleans County just south of the Newport Exits. Deputy Garces observed signs of impairment and arrested the operator. After further processing the operator was released with a court date.

Court Date: 03-25-2025 at 0830 hours.


*Court date and hours are subject to change*
*Person is innocent until proven guilty*

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