ROCKINGHAM — A Chester man was arrested on multiple charges including driving under the influence after allegedly traveling at more than twice the posted speed limit on Vermont Route 103.
Lans Christenson, 50, was stopped by a Windham County Sheriff’s deputy on May 3 at approximately 6:28 p.m. after his vehicle was clocked at 102 mph in a 50 mph zone, according to police.
The traffic stop occurred in a parking lot on Route 103 in Rockingham.
During the stop, the deputy observed signs of alcohol impairment and administered standardized field sobriety tests, which showed clues of impairment, authorities said.
Christenson was arrested and processed at the Bellows Falls Police Department before being released to a sober adult.
He was issued a citation to appear in Windham Superior Court, Criminal Division on June 17 to face charges of driving under the influence, excessive speed, and negligent operation.
Officers from the Bellows Falls Police Department assisted in the investigation.
