VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A3004367
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Riegler
STATION: Berlin Barracks
CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191
DATE/TIME: 05/30/2026 at 1935 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: I 89 N Exit 7
VIOLATION: Eluding a Police Officer, Obstruction of Justice, Gross Negligent Operation
ACCUSED: Thomas Brown
AGE: 42
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Springfield, MA
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, Vermont State Police were conducting routine patrols on Interstate 89 near Exit 7. Troopers observed a vehicle committing multiple motor vehicle infractions, in violation of Title 23. Troopers attempted to initiate a traffic stop, refused to stop. While eluding, the vehicle was being operated in a grossly negligent manner. Additionally, the operator disposed of potential evidence by throwing it out of the vehicle onto Interstate 89. The vehicle then stopped, the operator was identified as 42-year-old Thomas Brown. Brown was subsequently arrested and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. He was released with a citation to answer to the above charges.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 06/01/2026 at 1230 hours
COURT: Washinton County Superior Court - Criminal Division
LODGED: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: NOT INCLUDED
*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.
Trooper Ryan Riegler
Berlin Barracks
578 Paine Turnpike N.
Berlin, VT
802.229.9191
