Press Release

Newport Town, Vermont

Sheriff Jennifer Harlow reports the arrest of Rejean Roberge III after the incident described below.

INCIDENT: Driving Under the Influence
CASE #: 26-OLC-001359
DEPUTY: Cota
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 04/17/2026
LOCATION: Newport Town, VT
VIOLATIONS: Driving Under the Influence
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanor
ACCUSED: Rejean Roberge III
AGE: 30
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport Center, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 04/17/2026 Deputy Cota conducted a traffic stop. The operator was identified as Rejean Roberge III. After a roadside investigation, the operator was arrested for suspicion of DUI and processed prior to his release.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 05/05/2026 @ 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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