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September 30, 2026

Rutland Barracks / Excessive Speed

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26B4007444

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Eric Jakubowski

STATION: Rutland

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME:  September 30, 2026, at approximately 1341 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Route 7, Clarendon, VT

VIOLATION(S):  Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: Austin Rancourt

AGE: 27

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police were conducting speed enforcement on Route 7 in the Town of Clarendon when they observed a motorcycle traveling 109 MPH in a posted 55 MPH zone. The vehicle was stopped without incident, and the operator was identified as Austin Rancourt (27) of Rutland City, VT. Rancourt was taken into custody and transported to the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks for processing. Rancourt was issued a criminal citation to appear in Rutland County Superior Court – Criminal Division on November 16, 2026, at 10:00 am to answer to the above charge. Rancourt received a civil ticket that could potentially carry a penalty of $793 fine and eight points.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: November 16, 2026, at 1000 hours         

COURT: Rutland County Superior Court – Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION:   N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

*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.