Driver charged with DUI, speeding

A single-vehicle rollover crash on Route 125 near Hamblin Road in Bridport at midnight Dec. 9 led to multiple injuries and the arrest of a Bridport woman on charges including DUI and reckless endangerment, police said.

A 2007 Toyota Camry operated by Samantha Burnett, 21, had overturned multiple times on the wet roadway amidst the rain.

Burnett, who was wearing a seatbelt, suffered suspected minor injuries and was taken to Porter Medical Center.

The investigation indicated that Burnett was attempting to pass another vehicle at a high rate of speed when she lost control of her car.

While interacting with Burnett, troopers noted signs of drug impairment. After being screened at the hospital, Burnett consented to a blood draw for evidence.

Four passengers in Burnett’s vehicle were also injured in the crash. Kelsey Austin, 18, and Donny Austin, 27, both from Bridport sustained suspected minor injuries.

A 13-year-old juvenile from New Haven, and a 1-year-old from Bridport, were also in the car. The juvenile suffered minor injuries, while the infant was unharmed.

All injured parties were taken to Porter Medical Center for evaluation.

$400 in quarters stolen – a burglary on Railroad Street led to the theft of approximately $400 in quarters from the Orleans home of 77-year-old Bernard Worth, state police reported.

The incident, which occurred between Nov. 29 and Dec. 3, was reported to the VSP Derby Barracks on the afternoon of Dec. 3.

Upon investigation, authorities determined that the sizable collection of quarters was taken from Worth’s residence during the four-day window.

State Police have yet to identify any suspects in the case and are seeking assistance from the public. Tips can be directed to the VSP Derby Barracks at 802-334-8881.

False identity, all in the family – A Brownington man was charged with identity theft and providing false information to law enforcement after an investigation revealed he had impersonated a relative during a police incident, authorities said.

The Lyndonville Police Department reported that on Dec. 8, they discovered the passenger who had identified himself as “Aaron Prue” in an earlier incident was actually Matthew Prue, 44, of Brownington.

The misidentification came to light after a complaint was filed regarding the true identity of the individual involved.

Record checks indicated that Matthew Prue, the accused, was wanted on two active arrest warrants—one issued by the Vermont Parole Board and another from Orleans County.

The incident in question took place on Severance Hill Road on Dec. 1 at 2:26 p.m. It was during this event that Matthew Prue allegedly used the identity of Aaron Prue, 46, also a Brownington resident.

The Lyndonville Police Department has since applied for an arrest warrant for Matthew Prue in relation to this case.

The charges levied against him include identity theft and filing false reports with law enforcement.

Source: Police reports published by Newport Dispatch