Press Release

Orleans Village, Vermont

Sheriff Jennifer Harlow reports the arrest of Eric Oberg after the incident described below.

INCIDENT: Driving While Under the Influence
CASE #: 25-OLC-002546
DEPUTY: Cota
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 07/23/2025
LOCATION: Orleans Village, VT
VIOLATIONS: Driving While Under the Influence
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanor
ACCUSED: Eric Oberg
AGE: 74
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Albany, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 07/23/2025 Deputy Cota was called to assist Orleans Ambulance with a male who had fallen in a store and appeared intoxicated. Deputy Cota arrived on scene and the male, later identified as Eric Oberg, was transported via ambulance to North Country Hospital in Newport City. Upon further investigation it is believed that Oberg had driven to the store under the influence. Oberg was arrested and processed for Driving While Under the Influence.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 08/12/2025 @ 0830 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court; Orleans Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: N/A
*Please note court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of
the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.

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