VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25A3007829
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alyssa Nozka
STATION: Berlin
CONTACT#: 802.229.9191
DATE/TIME: November 8th, 2025, at approximately 1955 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: I 89 N, Berlin, VT
VIOLATIONS: Excessive Speed / Negligent Operation
ACCUSED: Nelson Otim
AGE: 35
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Worcester, MA
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police - Berlin Barracks were conducting speed enforcement on I 89 N near mile marker 42 in the Town of Williamstown. The posted speed limit in that area is 65 mph. Troopers observed a vehicle traveling in excess of the speed limit, with LIDAR confirming the vehicle’s speed at 107 mph. The vehicle was stopped without incident, and the operator was identified as Nelson Otim (35) of Worcester, MA. Otim was issued a criminal citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Division on December 3, 2025, at 8:30 am to answer to the above charges.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 12/03/2025 at 0830 hours
COURT: Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: N/A
*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.
