VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A1006545
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shawn Morrow
STATION: Williston
CONTACT#: 802-878-7111
DATE/TIME: August 28, 2026 at approximately 2322 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89 North, Mile Marker 95, Colchester
VIOLATION:
- Negligent Operation
- Excessive Speed
ACCUSED: Mian Asif
AGE: 34
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Greenwood, AR
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On August 28, 2026 at approximately 2322 hours, the Vermont State Police observed a vehicle travelling northbound on Interstate 89 near miler marker 95.0 in the town of Colchester, at a speed well in excess of the posted 65 miles per hour. RADAR was activated and confirmed the speed at 106 miles per hour.
A motor vehicle stop was conducted, and the operator was identified by his Arkansas license as Mian Asif (34) of Greenwood, AR.
Asif was issued a citation to appear at the Chittenden County Superior Court, Criminal Division to answer the charge of Negligent Operation & Excessive Speed. Asif was also issued a Vermont Civil Violation Complaint for Title 23 VSA Section 1004, which carries a penalty of 2 points and a waiver amount of $613.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: October 8, 2026 at 0830 hours
COURT: Chittenden
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