VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B4007570
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Eric Jakubowski
STATION: Rutland Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-773-9101
DATE/TIME: October 5th, 2026 @ 1345 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 4 / Exit 5, Castleton, VT
VIOLATION: Eluding a Police Officer
ACCUSED: Kayla Muzzy
AGE: 39
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fair Haven, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 10/05/2026, at approximately 1345 hours, Troopers with Vermont State Police attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop on US Route 4 in Castleton after an observed motor vehicle violation. The vehicle failed to stop, despite emergency blue lights and sirens, and continued driving westbound on US Route 4. The vehicle was ultimately stopped on US Route 4 near Exit 2 in Fair Haven, VT with the assistance of the Vermont Highway Patrol. The operator was identified as Kayla Muzzy who was found to be operating with a civilly suspended driver’s license. Muzzy was arrested for Eluding a Police Officer and subsequently transported to the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks for processing. Muzzy was released with a citation and is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division on 12/14/2026 at 1000 hours. Muzzy was issued Vermont Civil Violation Complaints for the observed speeding violation and operating with a suspended driver’s license
Troopers were assisted by the Vermont Highway Patrol and Rutland Town Police Department.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 12/14/2026 at 1000 hours.
COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Criminal Division Rutland
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUGSHOT: Included
*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.
