Press Release

INCIDENT: Grossly Negligent Operation, DUI #2 Refusal & Excessive Speed
CASE #: 26OLC001591
DEPUTY: Battista
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 05/02/2026 @10:08 hours
LOCATION: Main Street, Barton VT
VIOLATIONS: Grossly Negligent Operation, DUI #2 Refusal & Excessive Speed
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Felony & Misdemeanors
ACCUSED: Tyler N Brooks
AGE: 29
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Glover VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 05/02/2026 at approximately 10:08 hours, Deputy Battista was Patrolling in the town of Barton VT. Deputy Battista, observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed towards Main Street, driving recklessly while passing vehicles.

Deputy Battista initiated his blue emergency lights and sirens and conducted a traffic stop on Main Street.

The operator, Tyler Brooks was placed under arrest. Brooks was transported to the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office for processing. Once processing was completed, Brooks was issued a Criminal Citation for the charges of Grossly Negligent Operation, DUI #2 Refusal and Excessive Speed.

Brooks was transported to Northern State Correctional Facility and the vehicle being operated was towed.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 05/04/2026 @ 1230 hours
COURT: Vermont Criminal Court; Orleans Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: Northern State Correctional Facility
BAIL: $100
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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