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Lunenburg crash leads to DUI citation for Dalton man, police say

In Lunenburg, VT, police say Shilo Walter, 48, was charged with DUI - Drugs following a crash on May 8, 2026. Robert Breen, 69, faces a negligent operation charge.

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A Lunenburg DUI crash on May 8, 2026, led to citations for two New Hampshire men, Vermont State Police say. Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks investigated the crash in Lunenburg.

Lunenburg DUI crash investigation

According to police, Shilo Walter, 48, of Dalton, New Hampshire, was arrested for operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs. He was taken into custody without incident and cited to appear in Essex County Superior Court on July 14, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.

Police say Robert Breen, 69, of Jefferson, New Hampshire, was the driver of the second vehicle involved and reportedly left the scene before law enforcement arrived. He was also cited to appear in court on the same date. The charges are allegations, and both men are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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