According to police reports, a 47-year-old woman from Manchester, Vermont, was arrested for driving under the influence following a traffic stop on South Street in Bennington on December 21, 2025. Vermont State Police say that officers from the Shaftsbury Barracks were alerted to a potential impaired driver in Pownal. After observing multiple traffic violations, they initiated a stop and identified the driver as Haley Batchelder.
During the investigation, police determined that Batchelder was operating the vehicle while impaired. She was subsequently taken into custody and transported to the Shaftsbury Barracks for processing before being released on a citation.
Batchelder is facing charges of DUI #3, and she is scheduled to appear in Bennington County Superior Court – Criminal Division on January 5, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. According to the report, the charges are allegations, and the court date may change as the case evolves. Further details regarding the case can be confirmed by contacting the criminal court clerk.
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Legal Disclaimer: All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Court dates and charges are subject to change. This report is based on information provided by law enforcement and may be updated as more details become available.
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Last modified: December 22, 2025
