STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
CASE#: 26B2006464
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Lt. Eric Albright
STATION: Headquarters / Royalton Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-234-9933
DATE/TIME: 9:30 a.m. Nov. 9, 2026
INCIDENT LOCATION: I-89 northbound in Randolph, MM 34.8
VIOLATION: Excessive speed, negligent operation
ACCUSED: Elias Atkins-Dobie
AGE: 49
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Burlington, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
At about 9:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, a Vermont state trooper was northbound on Interstate 89 in the town of Randolph when he observed another northbound vehicle traveling more than 100 mph, tailgating, and nearly causing a crash when attempting to make a lane change. The speed limit in the area is 65 mph. The trooper stopped the vehicle and identified the driver as Elias Atkins-Dobie, 49, of Burlington. Atkins-Dobie was arrested and brought to the Royalton Barracks for processing before being released with a criminal citation to answer charges of excessive speed and negligent operation. His arraignment is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Dec. 16, 2026, in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court in Chelsea.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 8:30 a.m. Dec. 16, 2026
COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Criminal Division, in Chelsea
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: INCLUDED