Vernon, VT – A Vernon traffic stop escalated into a negligent operation arrest last month after a driver allegedly accelerated away from a deputy and passed multiple vehicles at a high rate of speed, according to the Windham County Sheriff’s Office.
According to the Windham County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred on November 21, 2025, Friday, on Fort Bridgman Road while a deputy was on scheduled patrol in the town of Vernon. The deputy observed a moving violation and attempted to conduct a traffic stop.
Authorities say the operator allegedly accelerated rapidly and began passing several vehicles at high speed. The vehicle was eventually stopped behind a nearby factory without further incident.
The driver was identified as Matthew L. Dix, 50, of Winchester, New Hampshire, according to the sheriff’s office. Dix was taken into custody and transported to the Windham County Sheriff’s Office for processing.
Dix was charged with negligent operation, officials said. No injuries were reported, and no additional charges were announced at the time of release. The investigating deputy was Richard Levesque, with assistance from Thomas Raymond, according to the report.
Authorities stated that Dix was cited to appear in Windham County Superior Court at a later date. Court records show his court appearance is scheduled for January 6, 2026, Tuesday. Bail was not requested.
The Windham County Sheriff’s Office did not release further details about the initial traffic violation or the speed involved.
Anyone with additional information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Windham County Sheriff’s Office.
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