Police seek suspect after high-speed chase through Randolph
Royalton Police Officer Sean McRae talks with a passenger who bailed out of a vehicle in a Randolph Center, Vt., farm field during a chase on Sunday, May 28, 2023. According to a press release from the Royalton Police Department, the driver of the vehicle tried to elude McRae and Randolph Police Officer Jean-Miguel Bariteau, who attempted to stop the car on Central Street in Randolph for an expired inspection sticker. After following the car at speeds up to 86 mph into East Bethel, police discontinued the pursuit. (Valley News - James M. Patterson) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com. Valley News — James M. Patterson
| Published: 06-02-2023 6:39 PM |
RANDOLPH — Authorities have yet to arrest a driver in connection with a high-speed chase through town on Sunday, according to a statement from police.
The chase began when Royalton Police Officer Sean McRae, who was participating in a seat belt-enforcement campaign, observed a vehicle with an inspection sticker violation, according to police.
The vehicle traveled from Randolph Village to Randolph Town, weaving through traffic in an attempt to elude McRae, according to police.
The driver hit a speed of 86 miles per hour in a 35-mph zone on East Bethel Road, according to police. Due to the risk involved, officers discontinued pursuit.
If apprehended, the driver faces charges of excessive speed, careless and negligent operation, and attempting to elude police officers, according to the news release.
This story will be updated when more information becomes available.
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