NEWFANE — A Townshend man was arrested Sunday evening after allegedly driving nearly twice the speed limit on VT Route 30.
John R. Faulkner, 24, was charged with negligent operation of a motor vehicle and excessive speed following the incident that occurred at approximately 6:20 p.m. near Browns Road.
According to the Windham County Sheriff’s Office, Faulkner was observed passing other northbound vehicles while traveling 95 mph in a posted 50 mph zone.
Sgt. Norton issued Faulkner a citation to appear in Windham Superior Court, Criminal Division on June 17.
Faulkner was also issued a traffic ticket for the civil speeding violation.
He was released from the scene following the arrest.
