Dummerston, VT – A Springfield man is facing criminal and civil charges after deputies say he was traveling at more than 100 miles per hour on Interstate 91 in Dummerston Tuesday evening, raising safety concerns along the busy Windham County corridor.
According to the Windham County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred Tuesday at approximately 6:30 p.m. on I-91, when deputies observed a vehicle allegedly traveling 101 mph in a posted 65 mph speed zone. The stop was made within the town of Dummerston, located just north of Brattleboro in southeastern Vermont.
Authorities identified the accused as Jacob J. Garceau, 28, of Springfield, Vermont. According to police, Garceau was cited for negligent operation of a motor vehicle and excessive speed. Deputies allege the speed posed a risk to other motorists traveling the interstate during the early evening hours.
The stop was investigated by Sgt. Norton (#166). According to law enforcement, Garceau was released from the scene on a citation and is scheduled to appear in Windham Superior Court, Criminal Division, on March 31, 2026. No bail was required. In addition to the criminal charge, Garceau was also issued a civil traffic ticket for the speeding violation.
Interstate 91 is a major north–south highway connecting southern Vermont to Massachusetts and New Hampshire, and law enforcement officials routinely emphasize speed enforcement along the corridor due to crash risks, especially during winter driving conditions.
Police remind drivers that excessive speed significantly increases the likelihood of serious or fatal crashes and urge motorists to obey posted speed limits.
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