VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A3008881
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Normile
STATION: Berlin
CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191
DATE/TIME: October 22, 2026, at approximately 1838 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 14 / Moscow Woods Rd., Calais, VT
VIOLATION(S): Excessive Speed
ACCUSED: Sarah Pfeifer
AGE: 42
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barre, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police were patrolling on VT Route 14 in the Town of Calais when they observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. RADAR confirmed the vehicle was traveling at 82 MPH in a posted 50 MPH zone. The vehicle continued south at 78 MPH as it entered a posted 40 MPH zone. The vehicle was stopped without incident, and the operator was identified as Sarah Pfeifer (42) of Barre, VT. Pfeifer was issued a criminal citation to appear in Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division on November 19, 2026, at 8:30 AM to answer to the above charge. Pfeifer was also issued civil ticket which upon conviction carries a penalty of $572 and 8 points.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 11/19/2026 at 0830 hours
COURT: Washington 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.
