ST. ALBANS, VT — A Massachusetts man was arrested Monday after leading Vermont State Police on a high-speed chase spanning more than 100 miles on Interstate 89.
Duche Romeus, 30, of Revere, Massachusetts, faces charges of eluding in a grossly negligent manner, grossly negligent operation and multiple civil traffic violations.
Vermont State Police began receiving reports at about 11:15 a.m. Monday of an erratic driver traveling at excessive speeds on Interstate 89 in the Royalton Barracks coverage area.
An alert was issued for police to be on the lookout for a silver Toyota Camry with Massachusetts plates.
Troopers from the Williston Barracks observed the vehicle as it continued northbound in Bolton at speeds estimated in excess of 100 mph.
Troopers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver evaded troopers at high rates of speed, weaving in and out of traffic.
Troopers did not pursue the vehicle due to the inherent risks to public safety.
Troopers from the St. Albans Barracks, joined by members of the Swanton Police Department, encountered the vehicle on I-89 in Franklin County as it continued northbound at over 100 mph.
Additional attempts to conduct a motor-vehicle stop were unsuccessful.
The vehicle continued until it reached the Highgate border crossing into Canada, where Romeus was detained by Canadian customs authorities.
After being refused entry into Canada, Romeus was released back into the United States and placed under arrest by Vermont State Police.
Following processing at the St. Albans Barracks, Romeus was ordered jailed for lack of $50,000 bail at Northwest State Correctional Facility.
He is scheduled for arraignment at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court in St. Albans.
