Vermont State Police say a traffic stop on Interstate 91 in Putney led to the arrest of a 25-year-old man from the Bronx, New York, on February 18, 2026. Police encountered a disabled vehicle around mile marker 22.8 while on routine patrol and identified Amadou Nantoume as the driver.
According to the report, officers determined that Nantoume was under the influence of drugs during their investigation. He was subsequently taken into custody and processed at the Westminster Barracks. Following processing, Nantoume was released with a citation requiring him to appear in court.
Nantoume is charged with driving under the influence of drugs. He is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division, on May 26, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Authorities remind the public that all charges are allegations at this stage, and the legal process is ongoing, with court dates and charges subject to change as the case develops.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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