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August 29, 2026

Westminster Barracks / DUI

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#:26B1007643

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Karson Kruger                   

STATION: Vermont State Police / Westminster Barracks                  

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 8/29/2026 @ 0018 Hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 91, Town of Brattleboro

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: Damond Dampier                                                         

AGE: 49

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newton, Massachusetts

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police observed a motor vehicle commit multiple violations while traveling Northbound on Interstate 91 in the town of Brattleboro, Windham County, VT. Troopers conducted a motor vehicle stop and made contact with the operator, Damond Dampier, 49 of Newton Massachusetts. While speaking with the operator, Troopers observed multiple signs of impairment.

Dampier was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Westminster State Police Barracks for processing. Dampier was issued a citation and released. Dampier is scheduled to appear at the Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on 09/15/2026 at 0830 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME:  09/15/2026 @0830 Hours          

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION:  N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

 

 

 

 

*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.