STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A1006249
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shawn
Morrow
STATION:
Williston
CONTACT#: 802-878-7111
DATE/TIME: August 18, 2026 at approximately 2134 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89 South, Mile Marker 102.8,
Milton
VIOLATION:
-DUI Drug
- Negligent Operation
ACCUSED: Thierno
Diallo
AGE: 27
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Colchester, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On August 18, 2026 at approximately 2134 hours, Troopers
with the Vermont State Police observed a vehicle travelling south on Interstate
89 near mile marker 102.8 in the town of Milton, at a speed well in excess of
the posted 65 miles per hour. LIDAR was activated and confirmed the speed at
102 miles per hour. A motor vehicle stop was conducted, and the operator was
identified by his Vermont license as Thierno Diallo (28) of Colchester, VT.
While speaking with Diallo, Troopers detected multiple
indicators of impairment. After a roadside investigation, Diallo was arrested
for suspicion of Driving Under the Influence-Drug and transported to the
Williston Barracks for processing.
Diallo was issued a citation to appear at the Chittenden
County Superior Court to answer the charge of DUI - Drug.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: October 27, 2026 at 0830
hours
COURT: Chittenden
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.
