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June 16, 2026

Berlin Barracks / Excessive Speed / Negligent Operation

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26A3004794

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alyssa Nozka

STATION: Berlin

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME:  June 16th, 2026, at approximately 1814 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I 89 N, Williamstown, VT

VIOLATIONS:  Excessive Speed / Negligent Operation

 

ACCUSED: Arlando Samuels

AGE:  34

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hartford, CT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police were conducting speed enforcement on I 89 N near Exit 5 in the Town of Williamstown. The posted speed limit in that area is 65 mph. Troopers observed a vehicle traveling at 101 mph. The vehicle was stopped without incident, and the operator was identified as Arlando Samuels (34) of Hartford, CT. Samuels was issued a criminal citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Division on August 12, 2026, at 8:30 am to answer to the above charges.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:   08/12/2026 at 0830 hours         

COURT: Orange County Superior Court – 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.