According to police reports, a 27-year-old man from Greenlawn, New York, was taken into custody on January 12, 2026, after a traffic stop on Vermont Route 7 in Shaftsbury. Vermont State Police say the stop occurred at mile marker 18 due to a motor vehicle violation, during which officers noticed signs of impairment from the driver, identified as Patrick Joseph Kossmann.
Following the investigation, Kossmann was charged with driving under the influence. He was processed at the Shaftsbury Barracks, where he received a criminal citation before being released. According to the report, the arrest was made after Troopers observed multiple indicators that suggested Kossmann was impaired while operating the vehicle.
Kossmann is scheduled to appear in Bennington County Superior Court’s Criminal Division on February 2, 2026, at 8:30 AM. The charges he faces are allegations, and all legal proceedings are subject to change as the case progresses. No bail has been set, and he is not currently lodged in custody.
Source: Vermont State Police
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