VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B3004552
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jared Lacoste
STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-442-5421
DATE/TIME: 08/18/26 at 2304 Hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Depot St, Manchester, VT
VIOLATION: DUI #2
ACCUSED: Richard P. Keir
AGE: 38
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Manchester, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 08/18/26 at approximately 2304 hours, Troopers with the Vermont State Police-Shaftsbury Barracks were conducting routine patrol in the Town of Manchester, VT. Troopers conducted a traffic stop for an observed motor vehicle violation and identified the operator as Richard P. Keir (38) of Manchester, VT.
While speaking with Keir, multiple indicators of impairment were detected. Keir was arrested without incident and transported to the Manchester Police Department for processing. Keir was later released and issued a citation to appear in the Bennington County Superior Court on 08/31/26.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 08/31/26 at 0815 Hours
COURT: Benington
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: N
*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.
