According to police reports, a 35-year-old man from Barre has been charged with negligent operation following a traffic stop on Interstate 89 in Bolton early on January 24, 2026. Vermont State Police say officers were conducting speed enforcement when a vehicle was clocked at 101 mph, significantly exceeding the posted speed limit of 65 mph.
The incident occurred around 4:22 a.m. when Troopers from the Williston Barracks initiated a traffic stop after the radar recorded the excessive speed. The driver, identified as Shane Bettis, received a citation for negligent operation and was also issued a Vermont Civil Violation Complaint for the speeding infraction, which carries a waiver amount of $544 and two points on his driving record, according to the report.
Bettis is scheduled to appear in Chittenden County Superior Court on March 5, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. to address the allegations. The charges against him remain allegations until proven in a court of law, and court dates may be subject to change.
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Last modified: January 24, 2026
