Vermont State Police say a 43-year-old woman from Groton was apprehended on January 30, 2026, following a police pursuit that began in New Hampshire and continued into Vermont. The incident unfolded around 12:40 p.m. when New Hampshire authorities were chasing a stolen 2026 GMC truck that had collided with multiple police vehicles, resulting in minor injuries to officers.
According to the report, the stolen vehicle crossed into Vermont on Interstate 93 before switching to Interstate 91. Police deployed spike strips in Barnet, successfully disabling the vehicle. The driver, identified as Marisa Levesque, exited the roadway at Exit 18 and was taken into custody without further incident. Levesque is charged with being a fugitive from justice, grossly negligent operation of a motor vehicle, attempting to elude a police officer, and aggravated operation without owner’s consent.
Levesque remains in custody at the St. Johnsbury Barracks with a bail set at $10,000. She is scheduled for arraignment in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court in St. Johnsbury at 1 p.m. on February 2. All charges are allegations at this stage, and further developments will be provided as the case progresses.
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Last modified: January 31, 2026
