According to police reports, a 37-year-old man from Portland, Maine, was arrested on February 27, 2026, after allegedly driving the wrong way on Interstate 91 in Saint Johnsbury. Vermont State Police say they received multiple calls regarding a vehicle traveling south in the northbound lanes near mile marker 136.2.
Troopers located the vehicle shortly after being alerted and conducted an investigation. It was determined that the vehicle had traveled from mile marker 146 in Wheelock to its stop in Saint Johnsbury. Upon contact with the driver, identified as Spencer Howe, officers observed signs of impairment. Howe was arrested without incident and taken to the Saint Johnsbury Barracks for processing.
He faces charges including DUI refusal, gross negligent operation, aggravated assault, and reckless endangerment. Howe was issued a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court Criminal Division and subsequently released.
His court appearance is scheduled for March 2, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. Charges are currently allegations, and the court date may change as the case progresses.
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