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February 6, 2026

TROOP A DLS INCIDENT

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE – DLS INCIDENTS

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

For the week of Wednesday, January 28, 2026 through Tuesday, February 4, 2026, the troopers of A Troop cited the following individuals on suspicion of driving with a criminally suspended license:

 

 

Case #: 26A2000729

Trooper: Blair

Offenders Name: Jason Choiniere

Age: 29

Hometown of Offender:  Swanton

Date and Time of Violation: 02/01/2026 at 0912 hours

Location of Violation: Spring St., Swanton

Court Date and Time: March 09, 2026 at 0800 hours

Location of Court: Franklin County

 

 

Case #: 26A2000726

Trooper: Adam Martin

Offenders Name: Steven Mashtare

Age: 32

Hometown of Offender: Highgate, VT

Date and Time of Violation: 01/31/2026 @ 2233 hours

Location of Violation: US Route 2 / W Shore Road Alburg, VT

Court Date and Time: March 5th, 2026 @ 0830 hours

Location of Court: Grand Isle County Criminal Division

 

 

 

A Troop consists of the Vermont State Police barracks in Berlin, Derby, St. Albans,  St. Johnsbury, Williston.

 

 

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