According to police, a 44-year-old Barre City man was cited for Waterbury negligent operation following an incident on May 20, 2026, in Waterbury. Vermont State Police received complaints about a vehicle driving erratically on VT Route 100, where the driver was reportedly traveling south in the northbound lane.
Driver cited in the Waterbury negligent operation case
Troopers responded and noted that a white 2023 Ford F-150 had previously been seen hitting traffic cones on Interstate 89. The vehicle eventually left the roadway on the Exit 7 off-ramp and came to a stop. Police identified the driver as Robert Gauvin, who has been charged with negligent operation.
Gauvin is scheduled to appear in Washington County Superior Court on July 16, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. The charge is an allegation, and the court date may change as the case develops.
Source: Vermont State Police
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