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Weathersfield man arrested for DUI after traffic stop, police say

In Weathersfield, Vermont, Joseph Bannister, 28, was arrested for DUI after a traffic stop on US Route 5, according to police. He is scheduled to appear in court on May 12, 2026.

According to police reports, a traffic stop on US Route 5 at Riley Drive in Weathersfield, Vermont, led to the arrest of a 28-year-old man on suspicion of driving under the influence. The incident occurred on April 29, 2026, around 8:59 PM.

During the stop, officers from the Westminster Barracks detected signs of impairment from Joseph Bannister, a resident of Cornish Flat, New Hampshire. Following his arrest, Bannister was transported to the Windsor Police Department for processing. He has since been released with a citation.

Bannister is scheduled to appear in the Vermont Superior Court – Windsor Criminal Division on May 12, 2026, at 8:30 AM to face the charge of DUI. The allegations against him are still pending, and the court date is subject to change. Individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This Vermont weathersfield arrested story highlights important developments. The Vermont weathersfield arrested situation continues to develop.

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Source: Vermont State Police

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