Press Release

INCIDENT: Excessive Speed
CASE #: 26-OLC-001058
DEPUTY: Battista
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 03/25/2026
LOCATION: Route 5A, Browington VT
VIOLATIONS: Excessive Speed
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanor
ACCUSED: Gabriel Perrault
AGE: 22
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport Center - VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 03/25/2026 at approximately 1733 hours, Deputy Battista was conducting Speed Enforcement on Route 5A in the town of Browington VT.

Deputy Battista while traveling North on Route 5A, observed a vehicle traveling South on Route 5A at a high rate of speed. Deputy Battista initiated his blue emergency lights and sirens and conducted a traffic stop.

The operator, Gabriel Perrault was issued a criminal citation for Excessive Speed and was released.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 05/12/2026 @ 0830 hours
COURT: Vermont Criminal Court; Orleans Criminal 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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