VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B1001400
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shae Riedinger
STATION: Westminster Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-722-4600
DATE/TIME: 02/18/2026 approximately 1748 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 91 NB MM 22.8, Putney, Windham County, Vermont
VIOLATION: DUI Drugs
ACCUSED: Amadou Nantoume
AGE: 25
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bronx, NY
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 02/18/2026, at approximately 1748 hours, while on routine patrol Troopers from the Westminster Barracks came across a disabled vehicle on Interstate 91, around MM 22.8 NB, in the town of Putney (Windham County), Vermont. Upon arriving on scene, Troopers identified Amadou Nantoume (25) as the operator. Further investigation determined Nantoume was under the influence. He was taken into custody and processed at the Westminster Barracks. He was later released with a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division on 05/26/2026 at 0830 hours.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 05/26/26 at 0830 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Yes
