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May 17, 2026

Westminster Barracks / Multiples Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1004204

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Cody Carnehammar

STATION: Westminster

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 05/16/2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Rockingham

VIOLATION:

  • Criminal DLS
  • Outstanding Warrants:
    • Simple Assault 
    • Disorderly Conduct – Hate Crime
    • Vehicle Operation - License Suspension #1 for DUI

 

ACCUSED: Joseph Hughes                                      

AGE: 61

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brattleboro, VT

  

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On May 16, 2026, the Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop on a Blue Chevrolet HHR with fake plates “Intergalactic – EAGLE 5”. The operator was identified as Joseph Hughes (DOB: 04/13/1965). Hughes had two outstanding arrest warrants in Brattleboro, VT, and was operating with a criminal DLS. Hughes was subsequently arrested for these violations. Hughes was lodged at SSCF and flash cited for Monday, May 18th at 1230 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 5/18/2026 at 1230 hours.

COURT: Windham

LODGED - LOCATION:   SSCF

BAIL: $300

MUG SHOT:

 

 

 

 

*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.

 

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