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April 27, 2025

St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A4003654

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nally                            

STATION: St. Johnsbury                  

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 04/24/25 @ 2308

INCIDENT LOCATION: I91 NB MM 135, St. Johnsbury

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: Shayne Cunnington                                              

AGE: 63

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sheffield, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 04/24/25 at approximately 2308 hours Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were on routine patrol in St. Johnsbury. Troopers initiated a traffic stop after observing multiple motor vehicle violations. The operator was identified as Cunnington. Investigation revealed that Cunnington had operated under the influence. Cunnington was taken into custody and transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. Cunnington was released on a citation.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 05/12/25 @ 0830           

COURT: CALEDONIA

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 William Nally

Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury

1068 US-5 # 1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819

802-748-3111