Vermont State Police say a 54-year-old Royalton resident was arrested for driving under the influence following a traffic stop in Bethel on March 10. Police received a report shortly before 5 p.m. regarding unsafe driving on Vermont Route 12. Upon locating the vehicle on Vermont Route 107, a trooper initiated a stop and observed signs of impairment from the driver, identified as Chester G. Baxter III.
According to police, Baxter was arrested and taken to the Royalton State Police Barracks for processing. He was subsequently released with a citation to appear in Windsor County Criminal Court on March 31 at 8:30 a.m. for the DUI charge.
The charges against Baxter are allegations, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Court dates and specific charges may change as the case progresses. Members of the public seeking to confirm arraignment times are encouraged to contact the criminal court clerk’s office. This Vermont chester baxter story highlights important developments. The Vermont chester baxter situation continues to develop.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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Last modified: March 10, 2026
