VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A1006210
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shawn Morrow
STATION: Williston
CONTACT#: 802-878-7111
DATE/TIME: August 16, 2026 at approximately 2309 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 7 / Higbee Road, Charlotte
VIOLATION:
- Negligent Operation
- Excessive Speed
ACCUSED: Justin Walters
AGE: 42
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Colchester, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On August 16, 2026 at approximately 2309 hours, the Vermont State Police observed a vehicle travelling southbound on Vermont Route 7 in the area of Church Hill Road in the town of Charlotte, at a speed well in excess of the posted 50 miles per hour. RADAR was activated and confirmed the speed at 84 miles per hour. The vehicle then continued to operate in a negligent manner at a high rate of speed.
A motor vehicle stop was conducted, and the operator was identified by his Vermont license as Justin Walters (42) of Colchester, VT.
Walters was issued a citation to appear at the Chittenden County Superior Court, Criminal Division to answer the charge of Negligent Operation & Excessive Speed. Walters was also issued a Vermont Civil Violation Complaint for Title 23 VSA Section 1081(b), which carries a penalty of 2 points and a waiver amount of $517.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: September 29, 2026 at 0830 hours
COURT: Chittenden
*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.
