Rutland, VT (WRGB) — A routine traffic stop in North Shrewsbury on Oct. 20, 2026, ended with felony drug charges for two Rutland residents after Vermont State Police said troopers found cocaine during the encounter.
Troopers identified the driver as 32-year-old Jessica Briggs of Rutland, and the passengers were 32-year-old Joseph Richardson of Rutland and 42-year-old Scott White of Rutland.
During the stop, troopers developed probable cause that there were drugs inside the vehicle, according to authorities. Troopers said everyone in the vehicle consented to a search.
Authorities said, troopers found a felony amount of cocaine on Briggs and Richardson, and a misdemeanor amount of cocaine on White.
Briggs and Richardson were charged with felony cocaine possession. White was charged with cocaine possession.
All three were transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing, issued criminal citations and released.
