Negligent Operation, DUI
NEWBURY – On October 8, troopers from the St.Johnsbury barracks issued Samuel Mattson of Marshfield, a criminal citation to appear in Orange County Criminal Court on November 5, at 8:30 a.m., to answer the charge of Criminal DLS (driving with a suspended license) and Negligent Operation.
On June 29, at approximately 6:10 p.m., troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash on Railroad Street in Newbury. Troopers arrived and determined Samuel Mattson of Marshfield was traveling west on Railroad Street while driving a 2009 Harley Davidson FXDL. Mattson failed to navigate a corner and crossed the center line, entering the eastward lane of travel. Cole King, 19, was traveling east in his 2019 Chevrolet Silverado when Mattson entered his lane, resulting in a collision. After a lengthy investigation, Mattson was charged with the above crimes.
CALAIS – On October 10 at 8:26 p.m., the Vermont State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on County Road. The operator was identified as Rory Woodard of Calais. Investigation determined that Woodard’s vehicle drifted over the fog line before leaving the roadway and crashing. While speaking with troopers, Woodard displayed signs of impairment. She was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI and was transported to the Vermont State Police Berlin Barracks for processing. Woodard was issued a citation to appear in Washington Superior Court – Criminal Division to answer the above charge. Bail was denied.
Crash, Suspended License
CRAFTSBURY – On October 13, at 4:08 p.m., the Vermont State Police responded to the report of a two-vehicle crash on Vt. Route 14 near Morrison Drive, Craftsbury. Investigation revealed Antonio Latona, of Eden, was operating a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado traveling north on Vt. Route 14 and Noah Bowser, of Barre City, was operating a 2017 Ford F550, traveling south on Vt. Route 14. Latona was distracted using a cell phone while operating his vehicle, crossed over the center line and crashed head on with Bowser. Neither party was injured. Further investigation revealed Latona is required to have an ignition interlock device, which was not installed in his car. Latona was issued a citation for Driving on a Criminally Suspended License and issued VCVC’s for 23 VSA 1095b Using Portable Electronic Device and 23 VSA 1038 Driving on Roadway Laned for Traffic. The Vermont State Police were assisted by Craftsbury Fire Department and E&M Towing. Latona was cited to appear at Orleans County Superior Court on November 25 at 8:30 a.m.
