Driver clocked doing 96 mph, fleeing police on I-89 in South Burlington arrested

BURLINGTON — A 33-year-old woman was arrested following an incident in South Burlington yesterday.

Police say they were conducting speed enforcement on I-89 north at around 10:20 p.m.

The trooper attempted to initiate a traffic stop after observing a vehicle traveling 96 miles-per-hour in a posted 55 miles-per-hour speed limit zone.

After a brief attempt to stop the vehicle, it became apparent the driver was not going to stop.

Police say they discontinued the attempt and did not pursue the vehicle.

The trooper was able to follow the vehicle north on I-89 at travel speeds into Milton.

A second attempt to stop the vehicle was initiated on Southerberry Drive in Milton.

The driver then pulled over and was identified as Alana Cadence, of Burlington.

Cadence was taken into custody for negligent operation and attempting to elude a law enforcement officer without further incident.

She was transported to the Vermont State Police – Williston barracks where she was later released with a citation to appear in court.

She was issued a Vermont Civil Violation Complaint for speeding with a waiver penalty of $613 and one for failing to yield to emergency lights and sirens with a waiver of $249.