STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B3005737
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sergeant Colin
Shepley
STATION: Shaftsbury
Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-442-5421
DATE/TIME: 10/22/2026 at 2243 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7 Mile Marker 16 Shaftsbury, VT
VIOLATION: Excessive Speed
ACCUSED: Khavi
Ahmed
AGE: 24
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Roslyn Heights, NY
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Vermont
State Police observed a vehicle travelling north on US Route 7 in the Town of
Bennington/Shaftsbury at a speed which appeared to be well in excess of the
posted 55 mile per hour limit. State Police attempted to catch the vehicle and
while doing so noted the vehicle continued to pull further away despite the
patrol vehicle travelling 102 miles per hour. A motor vehicle stop was
ultimately conducted, and the operator was identified as Khavi Ahmed.
Ahmed was subsequently taken into custody for excessive
speed and transported to the Shaftsbury State Police Barracks for processing.
Ahmed was later issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court
Bennington Criminal Division on 12/14/2026 at 0830 hours. Ahmed was also issued
a Vermont Civil Violation Complaint for speeding with a fine amount of $696 and
a 2-point license violation.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 12/14/2026 at 0830
hours.
COURT: Vermont Superior Court Bennington Criminal
Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: 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.
Sergeant Colin Shepley
Vermont State Police Shaftsbury
96 Airport Road Shaftsbury, VT 05262
802-442-5421
