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Driving with a Criminally Suspended License

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE04/02/2026 6:31 PM

Derby, Vermont

Sheriff Jennifer Harlow reports the arrest of John Hoyt after the incident described below.

INCIDENT: Driving with a Criminally Suspended License
CASE #: 26-OLC-000550
DEPUTY: Cota
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 02/13/2026
LOCATION: Derby, VT
VIOLATIONS: Driving with a Criminally Suspended License
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanor
ACCUSED: John Hoyt
AGE: 55
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Derby Line, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 02/13/2026 Deputy Cota was patrolling Route 5 in the town of Derby when she conducted a traffic stop for a traffic violation. The operator was identified as John Hoyt who had a Criminally Suspended license.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 04/28/2026 @ 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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Driving with a Criminally Suspended License