STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B1008144
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Peter Romeo
STATION: Westminster Barracks
CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600
DATE/TIME: 09/16/2026 at 0018 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: U.S. Route 5, Westminster, Vermont
VIOLATION: DUI
ACCUSED: Sami
Gabriel
AGE: 24
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brattleboro, Vermont
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On September 16th, 2026, at approximately 0018
hours, Troopers from the Westminster Barracks responded to a report of a single
motor vehicle crash on U.S. Route 5 in the town of Westminster, VT. While
interacting with the operator, Sami Gabriel (24), Troopers detected signs of
impairment. Gabriel was ultimately placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and
transported to the Westminster Barracks for processing. Gabriel was cited to
appear on 10/13/2026 in Windham County Criminal Division at 0830 hours to
answer to the charge of DUI.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: October 13th, 2026 @ 0830
hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Yes
*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.