According to police, a 23-year-old man from North Adams, Massachusetts, received a Pownal speeding citation on May 22, 2026. Vermont State Police say troopers observed Owen Joseph Hackett driving northbound on US Route 7 near Armstrong Farm in Pownal at 83 mph, well above the posted 50 mph limit.
Driver due in court after Pownal speeding citation
Following the traffic stop, Hackett was issued a citation for the violation. He is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court – Bennington Criminal Division on July 6, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.
According to the report, the court date and time may change, and individuals are advised to contact the criminal court clerk for confirmation. The charges against Hackett remain allegations at this stage.
Source: Vermont State Police
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