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November 13, 2026

Westminster Barracks / DUI

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1010028

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Victor Elias                            

STATION: VSP Westminster                    

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 11/13/2026 @ 1851 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Main St / Townshend Rd, Grafton, Windham County, VT

VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence

 

ACCUSED: Zackary R. Smith                                              

AGE: 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Chester, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: At the above date and time, Troopers with the Vermont State Police - Westminster Barracks conducted a traffic stop on Main St near the intersection of Townshend Rd, in the Town of Grafton, Windham County, Vermont for an observed motor vehicle violation. The operator, Zackary R. Smith (35), of Chester, VT, was displaying signs of impairment. After investigation, Smith was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Westminster Barracks for processing. Smith was ultimately released with a citation to answer to the above charge.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  12/22/2026 @ 0830 hours         

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A    

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Included

 

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