Bridgewater, VT – A New Hampshire man was arrested Tuesday afternoon following a traffic stop on Route 4 in Windsor County, according to the Windsor County Sheriff’s Department.
According to the Sheriff’s Department, the arrest occurred around 3:33 p.m. Tuesday while a deputy was conducting stationary radar enforcement in the town of Bridgewater. Authorities say a vehicle was observed traveling 63 miles per hour in a posted 45 mph zone, prompting a traffic stop.
Officials identified the driver as James William Dean, 35, of Stratham, New Hampshire. During the stop, the deputy allegedly detected signs of impairment, according to the department’s incident report.
Dean was taken into custody and transported to the Hartford Police Department, where he was processed, cited, and later released to a sober party, officials said.
According to the Sheriff’s Department, Dean was charged with DUI #1 under Vermont statute 23 VSA 1201(d)(90). He is scheduled to appear in Windsor County court on January 5, 2026, though officials noted court dates and times are subject to change.
The incident occurred along Route 4, a heavily traveled east-west corridor connecting parts of central Vermont with the Upper Valley region. Law enforcement officials routinely conduct speed and impairment enforcement along the roadway due to traffic volume and safety concerns.
No injuries were reported in connection with the stop, and no crash was listed in the incident summary. It is unclear whether a mugshot was included with the arrest record.
Anyone seeking to confirm court appearance details is advised to contact the Windsor County criminal court clerk, as arraignment schedules may change at the court’s discretion.
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