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August 22, 2025

Williston Barracks / Negligent Operation

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A1006368

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shawn Morrow                            

STATION: Williston                  

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: August 22, 2025

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89 North, Mile Marker 83.6

VIOLATION:

  • Negligent Operation

 

ACCUSED: Declan Oregan                                              

AGE: 24

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Westwood, MA

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On August 22, 2025 at approximately 1349 hours the Vermont State Police observed a vehicle travelling north on Interstate 89 near mile marker 83.6 in the town of Williston, at a speed well in excess of the posted 65 miles per hour. LIDAR was activated and confirmed the speed at 103 miles per hour. A motor vehicle stop was conducted, and the operator was identified by his Massachusetts license as Declan Oregan (24) of Westwood, MA.

 

Oregan was issued a citation to appear at the Chittenden County Superior Court to answer the charge of Negligent Operation. Oregan was also issued a Vermont Civil Violation Complaint for Title 23 Section 1004- Interstate Speed which carries a penalty of 2 points and a waiver amount of $572.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: September 23, 2025 at 0830 hours       

COURT: Chittenden

 

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