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August 19, 2026

Shaftsbury Barracks / Excessive Speed


 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3004538

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Stevens                            

STATION: Shaftsbury                  

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 08/18/26 @ 1008

INCIDENT LOCATION: US RT 7 Exit 2, Bennington

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED:  Kaden Royce                                             

AGE: 21

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Dorset, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop on US Route 7 in the area of Exit 2 for a speed violation, 95 MPH in a posted 55 MPH zone. The operator, Kaden Royce (21) was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court Bennington Criminal Division on 10/19/2026 @ 0830 hours to answer to the charge of Excessive Speed.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/19/2026 @ 0830 hours        

COURT: Bennington

LODGED - LOCATION: NA    

BAIL: NA

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

 

 

 

*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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