Press Release

Incident: 23WHC002305
Date: 05/01/23
Location: I-91 S near MM12, Brattleboro
Investigating Deputy: Sgt. Norton #166

Accused: Leslie E. Jones
Age: 38
City & State of Residence: Manchester, CT

Charges:

1) Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle
2) Excessive Speed (105/65)

Description: On 05/01/23 at approximately 1235 hours, Sgt. Norton overheard a BOL (Be on the Lookout) for an erratic operator broadcast by Westminster VSP Dispatch and monitored the area for the vehicle. A vehicle matching that description was observed by Sgt. Norton to be traveling at 105 mph in the posted 65 mph speed zone near mile marker 13.5. The vehicle was stopped near Exit 3. No signs of impairment were noted. The operator, Leslie E. Jones, was released on a citation to appear in the Windham Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date. He was also issued traffic tickets for the civil speeding violation and being an operator possessing an open container of marijuana.

Court Date: 07/25/23
Bail: N/A

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