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Attempting to Elude/Neg Op arrest

Incident: 26WHC002930
Date: 8/5/26
Location: Interstate 91 mm 24 Westminster-US Rt 5 Dummerston.
Investigating Deputy: Det. Sgt. M. Checchi

Accused: Haroon Ahmed
Age: 20
City & State of Residence: Putney, VT

Charges: Attempting to Elude, Grossly Negligent Operation

Description: On August 5th, 2026, at approximately 1109 hours, a Detective with the Windham County Sheriff's Office was driving south on Interstate 91 near MM 24 in the Town of Westminster. The Detective was passed by a motor vehicle that was driving at an estimated speed well in excess of 100 mph. The Detective activated his emergency lights and shortly after, audible siren, but the vehicle, an Audi, failed to yield and passed other vehicles and continued to drive aggressively at a high rate of speed.

Due to the extreme speed and safety concerns for the public, the Detective discontinued pursuit, but observed the Audi exit I91 via Exit 4 in Putney, VT. The Detective was able to determine the Audi drove south on US Rt 5, now in Dummerston. Deputies canvased the area and later located two individuals walking on a logging road off from US Rt 5 in Dummerston. At the conclusion of the investigation, the Audi was located hidden on the logging road and the operator, Haroon Ahmed, was arrested and transported to the Windham County Sheriff's Office. He was processed and released on a criminal citation to appear at a later date.

Court Date: 9/1/26
Bail: N/A