According to police reports, a road rage incident on December 16 at approximately 7:51 a.m. on Vermont Route 125 in Bridport resulted in the citation of a 25-year-old Middlebury resident, Mercedes Terrier. Vermont State Police say that during the altercation, Terrier allegedly recklessly endangered the life of 25-year-old Samuel Leno from Port Henry, New York.
Following the investigation, police issued a citation to Terrier, requiring her to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division. The court date is set for January 5, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. According to the report, the charges against Terrier are allegations at this stage, and the specifics of the case may evolve as it moves through the judicial system.
No bail information has been provided, and a mug shot is not available. Individuals involved in the case and the public are advised to verify any changes to the court schedule by contacting the criminal court clerk.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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