Press Release

INCIDENT: Excessive Speed
CASE #: 26OLC000847
DEPUTY: Battista
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 03/06/2026
LOCATION: Route 100, Newport Center VT
VIOLATIONS: Excessive Speed
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanor
ACCUSED: JUVENILE
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Troy, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On March 6th at approximately 20:10 hours, Deputy Battista was conducting routine patrol in the town of Newport Center.

Deputy Battista, observed a pickup truck traveling west on Route 100 revving their engine and tailgating a vehicle in front of them, before passing multiple vehicles at a high rate of speed.

Deputy Battista initiated a traffic stop and identified the operator as Juvenile. The operator was issued a juvenile citation for Excessive Speed and was released into the custody of a parent/guardian.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 05/05/2026 @ 1530 hours
COURT: Vermont Family Court; Orleans Family Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: N/A
*Please note court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of
the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.

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