VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B3004049
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Arel
STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks
CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421
DATE/TIME: 07/25/2025 | 0930 Hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7, Shaftsbury, VT
VIOLATION: Excessive Speed
ACCUSED: Lance J. Chila
AGE: 55
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sunderland, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On July 25, 2026, at approximately 0930 hours, a Trooper with the Vermont State Police observed a motor vehicle traveling 98mph in a posted 55mph zone along US Route 7 in the Town of Shaftsbury, VT. A traffic stop was initiated, and the operator was identified as Lance J. Chila (55). Chila was issued a criminal citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court – Bennington Criminal Division on September 21st, 2026, at 0830 hours.
COURT ACTION: YES
COURT DATE/TIME: 09/21/2026 | 0830 Hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Bennington Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE
*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.
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Trooper Michael Arel
Vermont State Police
“B” Troop – Shaftsbury
96 Airport Road
Shaftsbury, VT 05262
(802) 442-5421
