Press Release

Incident: DUI & Warrant arrest
Date: 06/20/2026 0010 hours
Location: Barton
Investigating Deputy: Sgt David Garces

Accused: Joshua Powers
Age: 29
City & State of Residence: St. Albans, VT

Charges: DUI Refusal & Arrest on Warrant

Description: On 06/20/2026 at 0010 hours, Sgt David Garces patrolled Barton Orleans Rd near Sweet Scoops in Barton and observed a vehicle make a lane violation swerving onto Sgt Garces' lane. Sgt Garces conducted a traffic stop and identified the driver as Joshua Powers (29). Investigation revealed that Powers had an outstanding warrant for several felony assault charges from 2025. Powers was also suspected of being under the influence and refused to provide an evidentiary sample. Powers was charged for DUI refusal and held without bail on his warrant at the Northern State Correctional Facility.

Court Date: 06/22/2026 1230 PM
Bail: Held Without Bail


*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. All person’s innocent until proven guilty.

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