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September 14, 2025

Westminster Barracks / DUI

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE
       
CASE#: 25B1007163
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Victor Elias                            
STATION: VSP Westminster                    
CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

DATE/TIME: 09/14/2025 @ 1943 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: I91 North MM 28.2, Westminster, Windham County, VT
VIOLATION: DUI 

ACCUSED: Francis P. Snarski                                              
AGE: 74
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Chester, VT


SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: At the above date and time, Troopers with the Vermont State Police - Westminster Barracks conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 91 North in the town of Westminster for observed violations. The operator, Francis P. Snarski (74), of Chester, VT, was displaying signs of impairment. After investigation, Snarski was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI, and transported to the Westminster Barracks for processing. Snarski was ultimately released with a citation to answer to the above charge.


COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME:  10/07/25 @ 0830 hours         
COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A    
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Included