STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#:26B2004337
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Clark
STATION: Royalton
CONTACT#: (802) 234-9933
DATE/TIME: 08/08/2026 // 1259hrs
INCIDENT LOCATION: Monarch Hill Rd, Tunbridge
VIOLATION: DUI / DLS
ACCUSED: Makayla Harness
AGE: 25
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Randolph VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Troopers from the
Vermont State Police Royalton Barracks responded to a report of a single
vehicle crash on Monarch Hill Rd in Tunbridge. The operator was identified as
Makayla Harness, 25, of Randolph. Troopers observed indicators of impairment
while interacting with Harness. Investigation also determined that Harness had
operated with a criminally suspended license. Harness was taken into custody
and transported to the Royalton Barracks for processing before being released
with a criminal citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court - Criminal
Division at the date and time listed below.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 09/16/2026 // 0830hrs
COURT: Orange
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: INCLUDED
*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.
