According to police reports, a traffic stop on U.S. Route 7 in Shaftsbury early on December 23 led to the citation of a 32-year-old man for excessive speeding. Vermont State Police say Miyan Nielsen-Dexter, a resident of Bennington, was driving at 92 miles per hour in a zone with a posted limit of 55 miles per hour.
During the stop, Nielsen-Dexter was issued a citation requiring him to appear in court. He is charged with excessive speed and will need to answer these allegations in the Bennington Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court on January 27, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Additionally, he received a Vermont Civil Violation Complaint (VCVC) for interstate speed, carrying a waiver penalty of $558 and two points on his driving record, according to the report.
The charges against Nielsen-Dexter are allegations at this stage, and the court date may be subject to change. Individuals involved are encouraged to confirm the arraignment time with the criminal court clerk as the case progresses.
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