According to police, a 49-year-old Manchester resident, Edison Apuhango, was the subject of a Manchester DUI arrest early on May 18, 2026, after a traffic stop on River Road revealed his vehicle had an expired registration. Vermont State Police say officers suspected Apuhango of driving under the influence of drugs during the stop.
Third-offense charge follows the Manchester DUI arrest
Apuhango was taken into custody and processed at the Shaftsbury Barracks. He is charged with DUI — his third offense.
Police say he will appear in the Vermont Superior Court, Bennington Criminal Division, on July 13, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. The charges are allegations, and the court date may change as the case progresses.
Source: Vermont State Police
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