Vermont State Police say a traffic stop on February 6 at approximately 11:46 PM led to the arrest of 29-year-old Shingai Kagunda of Royalton, Vermont, on suspicion of driving under the influence. The stop occurred at the intersection of Vermont Route 14 and Vermont Route 110, where police observed multiple traffic violations.
According to police reports, Troopers from the Royalton Barracks noted signs of impairment during their interaction with Kagunda. Following a thorough investigation, he was taken into custody and transported to the Royalton Barracks for processing. Kagunda was subsequently issued a criminal citation to address the DUI charge and released.
Kagunda is scheduled to appear in Windsor County Criminal Court on April 21, 2026, at 8:30 AM to respond to the allegations. It is important to note that the charges are allegations, and the court date is subject to change. Individuals involved in the case are encouraged to verify the arraignment schedule with the court clerk as the proceedings unfold.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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