St. Albans Barracks / DUI #1, DLS

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 25A2008060

TROOPER:  Adam Martin                           

STATION: St Albans Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

DATE/TIME: 11/01/2025 at approximately 2309 hours

LOCATION: Fairfax Road St. Albans, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #1, DLS

ACCUSED: James O’Rourke

AGE: 20

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Milton, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On November 1^st, 2025, at approximately 2309 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St. Albans Barracks were conducting patrol on Fairfax Road in the Town of St. Albans when Troopers observed a truck doing a “burnout” at the St. Albans Park & Ride. Troopers quickly made contact with the vehicle involved and identified the operator as James O’Rourke (20) of Milton, VT. While speaking with O’Rourke, O’Rourke demonstrated signs of impairment.

After a thorough investigation, O’Rourke was placed under arrest for driving under the influence. It should be noted that at the time of this incident, O’Rourke was also found to be operating a motor vehicle with a criminally suspended driver’s license. O’Rourke was then transported to the St. Albans Barracks for processing and issued a citation to appear in Franklin County Criminal Court on November 17^th, 2025, at 0830 hours for the above charges.

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: 11/17/2025 at 0830 hours             

COURT: Franklin County Criminal Court

LODGED – LOCATION: N/A          

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Attached

Trooper Adam Martin (221)

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

Adam.martin@vermont.gov