VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A3004022
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Mae Murdock
STATION: Berlin Barracks
CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191
DATE/TIME: May 20, 2026, at approximately 1402 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 100, Waterbury
VIOLATION: Negligent Operation
ACCUSED: Robert Gauvin
AGE: 44
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barre City, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, Troopers with the Berlin Barracks received a report of an erratic driver in the area of VT Route 100 and Reservoir Rd in Waterbury Center. The vehicle was reported to be driving south on VT Route 100 in the northbound lane. Troopers were aware of a similar incident reported on VT Route 100 in Stowe with the same described truck, a white 2023 Ford F-150. Responding Troopers further received report the truck had hit traffic cones on Interstate 89 while traveling south in the southbound lane. Subsequently, the truck traveled off the road on the Exit 7 off-ramp, coming to a position of uncontrolled rest.
The operator, Robert Gauvin (44) of Barre City, was issued a citation to appear in the Washington County Superior Court on July 16, 2026, at 0830 hours for the charge of Negligent Operation.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: July 16, 2026
COURT: Washington County
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.
