VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A5002701
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper A. Rice
STATION: VSP DERBY
CONTACT#: 802-334-8881
DATE/TIME: 05/20/2026 @ 1848 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Ticehurst Rd, Brownington, VT
VIOLATION: DUI Drugs
ACCUSED: Owen Mead
AGE: 21
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Charleston, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
While on patrol, The Vermont State Police observed a traffic violation occur while traveling on Ticehurst Rd in the Town of Brownington, VT. Troopers initiated a traffic stop and identified the operator as Owen Mead, 23 of Charleston, VT. Troopers observed signs of impairment from Mead and after further investigation, Troopers arrested Mead and was transported to the Derby Barracks for further processing. Mead was later released on a citation to appear in court for the above charge.
COURT ACTION: YES
COURT DATE/TIME: 08/11/2026 @ 0800 hrs
COURT: Orleans Superior Court - Criminal Division
MUG SHOT: NOT INCLUDED
Sergeant Abigail Drew
Patrol Commander
Derby Barracks
35 Crawford Road
Derby, VT 05829
802-334-8881
