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Vermont State Police say a traffic stop in Ferrisburgh on October 16 led to the arrest of 24-year-old Benjamin M. Collaro from Bristol. The stop occurred around 6:49 PM on Old Hollow Road near its intersection with US Route 7 due to multiple motor vehicle violations.
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According to police, indicators of impairment were observed during the interaction with Collaro, resulting in his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs or a combination of substances. He was taken to the New Haven State Police Barracks for processing and was released with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division, on December 29, 2025, at 12:30 PM.
Further investigation led to a search warrant executed on Collaro’s vehicle on October 27, during which cocaine was discovered. Law enforcement was assisted by members of the Middlebury Police Department during the operation.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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