STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A3006159
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Katie Finn
STATION: Berlin Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-229-9191
DATE/TIME: 07/22/2026
INCIDENT LOCATION: Waterbury, VT
VIOLATION: DUI #1
ACCUSED: Matthew Shover
AGE: 36
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Cambridge, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 07/22/2026, Troopers from the Berlin Barracks conducted a directed patrol around Guptil Road and Vermont Route 100 in the Town of Waterbury. While conducting this patrol, Troopers observed a vehicle committing a traffic violation and initiated a traffic stop. Troopers identified the operator as Matthew Shover, 36 of Cambridge, VT. During the investigation, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. Shover was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI, transported to the State Police Barracks in Berlin, and processed. At the conclusion of processing, Shover was released with a citation to appear in Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division on 08/06/2026 at 0830 hours.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 08/06/2026 @ 0830 hours
COURT: Washington County Superior Court- Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
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