VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B1002054
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Andrew Kelly-Jacobs
STATION: Westminster Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-722-4600
DATE/TIME: 03/14/2026 at 2245 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 91 north near mile marker 8.7, Brattleboro, VT
VIOLATION: DUI, Gross Negligent Operation, Reckless Endangerment
ACCUSED: Harry Downs
AGE: 70
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterbury, CT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police responded to numerous reports of a wrong-way driver traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of Interstate 91 near mile marker 8.7 in the town of Brattleboro (Windham County), Vermont. The vehicle was safely stopped near mile marker 7.3 in the northbound lane. The operator was identified as Harry Downs (70) of Waterbury, CT. While speaking with Downs, Troopers observed signs of impairment. He was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Westminster Barracks for processing. Downs was later released with a citation to appear in Windham County Superior Court – Criminal Division on March 31, 2026, at 0830 hours, to answer to the above charges.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 03/31/26 @ 0830 hours
COURT: Windham County Superior Court - Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Attached
*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 Andrew Kelly-Jacobs
Vermont State Police
Westminster Barracks
1330 Westminster Heights Road
Putney, Vermont 05346
Tel: (802) 722-4600
Andrew.Kelly-Jacobs@vermont.gov