VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B3001152
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Craig Negrin
STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks
CONTACT#: (802)442-5421
DATE/TIME: March 23rd, 2026, at approximately 2119 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Vermont Route 7A
VIOLATION: DUI #2
ACCUSED: Alberto L. Leonguiracocha
AGE: 28
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sunderland, Vermont
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On March 23, 2026, at approximately 2119 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Shaftsbury Barracks responded to a single motor vehicle crash in the area of Vermont Route 7A and Dunham Road in the town of Arlington.
While speaking with the operator, identified as Alberto L. Leonguiracocha (28), of Sunderland, Vermont, Troopers observed multiple indicators of impairment. Leonguiracocha was transported to Southwestern Vermont Medical Center for treatment of injuries sustained in the crash. While at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, Leonguiracocha provided an evidentiary blood sample. On 04/09/2026, the blood analysis results were received, indicating a blood alcohol concentration of 0.165%.
Leonguirachocha was subsequently arrested and released with a citation to appear in the Bennington County Superior Court on May 4th, 2026, to answer to the charges of DUI #2.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: May 5th, 2026, at 0830 hours
COURT: Bennington County Superior Court, Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: INCLUDED
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