Vermont State Police arrested a Revere, Massachusetts, man after a Vermont high-speed chase on I-89 that ended at the Canadian border. Troopers say the 30-year-old allegedly fled at high speeds on Interstate 89 on Monday, May 11, 2026, after reports of a silver Toyota Camry driving erratically and exceeding 100 mph in the Royalton area.
Vermont high-speed chase on I-89 details
According to the report, troopers from the Williston Barracks spotted the vehicle in Bolton, but attempts to stop it were unsuccessful. The car continued northbound, drawing in the St. Albans Barracks and the Swanton Police Department. The pursuit ended at the Highgate border crossing, where Duche Romeus was detained by Canadian customs after being refused entry.
Romeus was taken into custody by Vermont State Police upon his return to the U.S. He faces multiple charges, including four counts of eluding in a grossly negligent manner, grossly negligent operation, and several civil traffic violations. He was held at Northwest State Correctional Facility on $50,000 bail.
Romeus was set to be arraigned at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court in St. Albans. The charges are allegations and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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