STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 25B5002271
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Gabriel Schrauf
STATION: New Haven Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-388-4919
DATE/TIME: 05/24/25 at approximately 1955 hours
STREET: Shoreham Depot Rd
TOWN: Shoreham
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Richville Rd
INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A
WEATHER: Rain
ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Martin Begonis
AGE: 68
SEAT BELT: N/A
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Orwell, VT
VIOLATION: DUI #1
VEHICLE YEAR: 2005
VEHICLE MAKE: Harley Davidson
VEHICLE MODEL: Motorcycle
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor
INJURIES: None
HOSPITAL: N/A
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On 05/24/25 at approximately 1955 hours, the Vermont State Police – New Haven Barracks was notified of a single vehicle motorcycle crash on Shoreham Depot Road, in the Town of Shoreham, VT. Upon arrival, it was learned Begonis (68) was operating a 2005 Harley Davidson Motorcycle on Shoreham Depot Road before going off the roadway.
While speaking with Begonis, Troopers noted several signs of impairment. Begonis was screened for suspicion of DUI, and subsequently arrested for driving under the influence. Begonis was transported to the New Haven State Police Barracks for processing.
Begonis was issued a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court - Criminal Division on 06/09/2025 at 1230 hours for the above charges.
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Y
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT: Addison
COURT DATE/TIME: 06/09/2025 at 1230 hours
*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.