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May 3, 2026

Williston Barracks / Excessive Speed

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1003252

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Foley                            

STATION: Williston                    

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: May 3rd, 2026 / 1909 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I-89 N Exit 21, Swanton

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: Kaden Bushey                                              

AGE: 19

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Highgate, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On May 3rd, 2026, at approximately 1909 hours, Troopers were conducting stationary RADAR speed enforcement on I-89 near Exit 21 in Swanton. A vehicle was observed traveling at a rate of speed far higher than the posted speed limit. RADAR was activated and registered a speed of 100mph in posted 65mph zone, constituting a violation of Title 23 V.S.A. 1004, Interstate Highway Rules.

 

A traffic stop was initiated, and the operator was identified as Kaden Bushey, 19, of Highgate. Bushey was released with a citation to appear in the Franklin County Superior Court and was also issued a Vermont Civil Violation Complaint for the speeding violation, which carried a waiver amount of $530 and 2 points.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: Scheduled - Family Court          

COURT: Franklin

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE

 

 

 

 

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