VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 24A1007103

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shawn Morrow                            

STATION: Williston                    

 

DATE/TIME: September 30, 2024, at 2013 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89 North Mile Marker 78, Richmond

VIOLATION: Negligent Operation, Criminal DLS

 

ACCUSED: Wayne Aiken                                                 

AGE: 53

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Swanton, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On September 30, 2024, at approximately 2013 hours, the Vermont State Police observed a vehicle travelling north on Interstate 89 near mile marker 78.0 at a speed well in excess of the posted 65 miles per hour.  Radar was activated and confirmed the speed at 100 miles per hour. A motor vehicle stop was conducted, and the operator was identified as Wayne Aiken (53) of Swanton.

 

Further investigation revealed that Aiken had a criminally suspended license in the State of Vermont. Aiken was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Williston Barracks for processing. Aiken was issued a citation to appear at the Chittenden County Superior Court to answer for the aforementioned charges and was issued a Vermont Civil Violation Complaint for Title 23 Section 1004 - Interstate Speed which holds 2 points and a wavier amount of $530.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  November 14, 2024, at 0830 hours         

COURT: Chittenden

MUG SHOT: Yes

 

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