May 7, 2020
NEW HAVEN BARRACKS / MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH / DUI #2 / DLS / EXCESSIVE SPEED / ELUDING / NEGLIGENT OPERATION / POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY
TATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 20B501106
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Christopher Hein
STATION: New Haven Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-388-4919
DATE/TIME: On May 7, 2020 at approximately 1020 hours
STREET: US Route 7
TOWN: New Haven/Waltham
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: South Middlebrook Road
WEATHER: Cloudy
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry blacktop surface
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Justin Gaboriault
AGE: 32
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, VT
CRIMINAL CHARGES:
-Title 23 VSA 1201 “Operating under the influence of alcohol or other
substance” 2nd Offense
-Title 23 VSA 674 “Operating after suspension or revocation of license.”
-Title 23 VSA 1091 “Negligent operation.”
-Title 23 VSA 3512 “Attempting to elude a police officer.”
-Title 23 VSA 1097 “Excessive speed.”
-Title 13 VSA 2561 “Penalty for receiving stolen property”
-Other pending charges from Rutland City Police Department
VEHICLE YEAR: 2007
VEHICLE MAKE: Nissan
VEHICLE MODEL: Pathfinder
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled
INJURIES: None
HOSPITAL: N/A
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On May 7, 2020, at approximately 1020 hours, a Trooper with the Vermont State
Police encountered a vehicle traveling 82 MPH in a posted 50 MPH area of
highway. The trooper attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop but the vehicle
failed to yield and accelerated at a high rate of speed. Shortly thereafter the
vehicle encountered a tractor trailer unit and was unable to safely pass it, as
a result the operator traveled towards the right shoulder and off the traveled
portion of highway. The vehicle came to a position of rest down a steep
embankment.
After coming to a position of rest, the operator fled the scene through a
densely wooded area. The operator was found about an hour later behind a
residence near Lime Kiln Road in the Town of New Havnen. The
operator identified as Justin Gaboriault (32) of Rutland, VT. Gaboriault was
then transported to the New Haven Barracks for processing.
During the investigation, it was learned from the Rutland City Police Department
that Gaboriault took the vehicle he was operating without consent of its owner.
Gaboriault was issued a criminal citation to appear before the Addison Superior
Court Criminal Division to answer the charges listed above.
Several indicators of drug impairment were observed of Gaboriault during the
investigation. A search warrant was applied for and granted by the Honorable
Court.
Members of the Rutland City Police Department, Bristol Police Department,
Vergennes Police Department, Addison County Sheriff’s Department, Vergennes Fire
Department, Vergennes Rescue and Middlebury Rescue assisted with this incident.
Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: Several
LODGED – LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: N
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT: Addison Superior Court Criminal Division
COURT DATE/TIME: August 3, 2020 at 1230 hours.
*Please note: court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of
the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.
Trooper Christopher Hein
New Haven Barracks, B Troop
Vermont State Police
802-388-4919 x2768
at 5/07/2020 05:44:00 PM
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