Addison, VT – A 23-year-old Bristol man was cited for driving under the influence following a late-night traffic stop Wednesday on Route 22A in the Town of Addison.
According to the Addison County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred at approximately 8:58 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, when deputies conducting patrol and training observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on Route 22A near the Route 17 intersection. A traffic stop was initiated, and the operator was identified as Skylar Martell, 23, of Bristol, Vermont.
Authorities said deputies observed alleged signs of impairment during the stop. Field sobriety tests were conducted at the scene, after which Martell was placed under arrest for DUI. The arresting deputies were identified as Deputy Adam Bunde, Deputy Brittany Trudo, and Deputy Riley Benoit.
Martell was transported to the Vergennes Police Department for processing, according to the sheriff’s office. After processing, Martell was issued a criminal citation and later released to a sober party.
Court records show Martell is scheduled to appear in Addison Superior Court on Wednesday, February 9, at 12:30 p.m. Officials noted that court dates and times are subject to change and encouraged the public to contact the criminal court clerk to confirm appearance details.
The Addison County Sheriff’s Office thanked the Vergennes Police Department for assisting with the investigation.
All suspects are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
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