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October 21, 2025

Shaftsbury Barracks / Negligent Operation

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25B3004347

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Stevens                            

STATION:  Shaftsbury                   

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 10/17/25 @ 2046 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Vermont Route 100, Readsboro/Stamford

VIOLATION: Negligent Operation

 

ACCUSED:  Emily Bemis-Terault                                             

AGE: 19

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Keene, NH

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Vermont State Police observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on Vermont Route 100 in the town of Readsboro. Troopers followed the vehicle for a period of time while waiting for a safe place to conduct a traffic stop. While behind the vehicle, the operator continued driving in a negligent manner and at speeds in excess of 80 MPH in a posted 50 MPH zone. The operator, identified as Emily Bemis-Terault, was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court Bennington Criminal Division on 12/08/25 at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of Negligent Operation. Bemis-Terault was further issued two Vermont Civil Violation Complaints totaling $724 and 2 points.  

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 12/08/25 @ 0830 hours            

COURT: Bennington

LODGED - LOCATION:NA     

BAIL: NA

MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE

 

 

 

 

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the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.