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May 9, 2026

Shaftsbury Barracks/Sobriety and Safety Checkpoint

VSP News Release
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
 
NEWS RELEASE
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  SGT Justin Walker                           
STATION: Shaftsbury Field Station                   
CONTACT#: 802-442-5421
 
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
Vermont State Police, Shaftsbury Field Station will be partnering with local, county and other state law enforcement agencies to conduct a Safety and Sobriety Checkpoint in the coming weeks within Bennington County.
As of May 9th, 2026, Vermont has seen 15 motor vehicle crashes resulting in the deaths of 16 people. The goal of this checkpoint is to help reduce the number of fatal crashes/fatalities statewide as the season shifts toward late spring/summer activities and holidays. Any recent crash data can be found at http://ghsp.vermont.org. In addition to checkpoint(s), Troopers will be aggressively patrolling and enforcing motor vehicle laws concerning impaired, distracted/aggressive driving, speeding, and seatbelt use in high traffic and high crash areas.
The Vermont State Police would like to remind motorists to avoid operating under the influence alcohol/drugs and to always utilize a sober driver.


Sergeant Justin Walker
Patrol Commander
Vermont State Police 
Troop B - Shaftsbury
96 Airport Rd
Shaftsbury, VT 05262
802-442-5421
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