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June 23, 2025

Berlin Barracks / Negligent Operation

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A3004170

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shawn Morrow                             

STATION: Berlin                   

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: June 23, 2025 at approximately 0952 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89 North, Mile Marker 47.6

VIOLATION:

  • Negligent Operation

 

ACCUSED: Zina Ahmed                                              

AGE: 22

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Beverly, MA

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On June 23, 2025 at approximately 0952 hours the Vermont State Police observed a vehicle travelling north on Interstate 89 near mile marker 47.6 in the town of Berlin, at a speed well in excess of the posted 65 miles per hour. RADAR confirmed the speed at 105 miles per hour. A motor vehicle stop was conducted, and the operator was identified by her Massachusetts license as Zina Ahmed (22) of Beverly, MA.

 

Ahmed was issued a citation to appear at the Washington County Superior Court, Criminal Division to answer the charge of Negligent Operation. Ahmed was also issued a Vermont Civil Violation Complaint for Title 23 Section 1004- Interstate Speed which carries a penalty of 2 points and a waiver amount of $599.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: July 31, 2025 at 0830 hours           

COURT: Washington

 

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the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.