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November 1, 2026

Royalton Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE
       
CASE#: 26B2006301
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr Clark                          
STATION: Royalton                
CONTACT#: (802) 234-9933

DATE/TIME: 10/31/26 / 1952hrs
INCIDENT LOCATION:I 89 N MM 27.6
VIOLATION: DUI Refusal, Operating after suspension or revocation of license, Ignition interlock restricted driver's license or certificate, Violation of Conditions of Release.

ACCUSED: Makayla Harrness                                            
AGE: 25
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Randolph, VT


SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Troopers with the Vermont State Police Royalton Barracks located a vehicle on the side of the roadway on I 89 north at MM 27.4. Indicators of impairment were observed while interacting with the operator, identified as Makayla Harrness, 25, of Randolph. Investigation revealed that Harrness has a criminally suspended license, was in violation of interlock device requirements, and court ordered conditions of release. Harrness was arrested and transported to the Royalton Barracks for processing before being release with a citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court - Criminal Division at the time and date listed below.


COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 11/18/26 / 0830hrs        
COURT: Orange
LODGED - LOCATION: NA  
BAIL: NA
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.

 

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