Browington, Vermont – A Newport Center man was cited for excessive speed after a traffic stop on Route 5A.
According to the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department, the incident occurred March 25 at approximately 5:33 p.m. while Deputy Battista was conducting speed enforcement in Browington.
Authorities said the deputy was traveling north on Route 5A when he observed a southbound vehicle allegedly traveling at a high rate of speed. The deputy activated emergency lights and sirens and conducted a traffic stop.
The driver was identified as Gabriel Perrault, 22, of Newport Center. He was issued a criminal citation for excessive speed, classified as a misdemeanor under Vermont law, and was released at the scene.
According to officials, no injuries or additional violations were reported in connection with the stop.
Perrault is scheduled to appear in Vermont Criminal Court, Orleans Criminal Division, on Tuesday, May 12, at 8:30 a.m. Court officials note that dates and times are subject to change.
Speed enforcement efforts are part of ongoing patrol initiatives aimed at reducing roadway risks in Orleans County, particularly along commonly traveled routes like Route 5A.
The incident may be relevant to commuters and young drivers who frequently use rural highways with changing speed conditions.
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