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March 20, 2026

Westminster Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1002201

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Evan Wilkinson

STATION: VSP Westminster

CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 03/20/2026, at 1556 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I 91 S MM 24.6, Westminster VT

VIOLATION: DUI #1, Reckless Endangerment, Excessive Speed, Negligent Operation

 

ACCUSED: Conner Taylor                                           

AGE: 23

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Ludlow, MA

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Westminster Barracks were conducting traffic enforcement on I 91 South in Westminster, VT when they observed a traffic violation. Troopers identified the operator as Conner Taylor (23) of Ludlow, MA. While speaking to Taylor, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. Taylor was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Westminster State Police Barracks for processing. Taylor was released with a citation to appear in Windham County Superior Court, Criminal Division on April 21st, 2026, at 0830 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 04/21/2026 at 0830 hours

COURT: Windham County Superior Court - Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A 

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

 

*Please note:  court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of

the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.

 

Trooper Evan Wilkinson

VSP Westminster

1330 Westminster Heights Rd.

Westminster, VT, 05158

(802)-722-4600

Evan.Wilkinson@vermont.gov