BROWNINGTON, VT. —
A Brownington DUI traffic stop has led to a citation against a 21-year-old Charleston man for driving under the influence of drugs on May 20, 2026, Vermont State Police say.
Police say troopers stopped Owen Mead around 6:48 p.m. on Ticehurst Road for a traffic violation and noted signs of impairment during the stop.
After further investigation, Mead was cited and released with a citation to appear in court, police say.
He is scheduled to appear in Orleans Superior Court, Criminal Division, on August 11, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. The charge is an allegation, and Mead is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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1 updateCASE# 26A5002701- Charleston man cited for DUI-drugs in Brownington
In Brownington, VT, police say Owen Mead, 21, was arrested for DUI drugs following a traffic stop on Ticehurst Rd on May 20, 2026.
- Charleston man cited for DUI drugs in Brownington, police
In Brownington, Vermont, police say Owen Mead, 21, of Charleston was cited for DUI drugs after a traffic stop on Ticehurst Road on May…
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