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Windham County Sheriff's Office
PO Box 266, Newfane, VT 05345

Negligent Operation and Excessive Speed in Putney

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE02/01/2026 2:15 PM

Incident: 26WHC000447
Date: 02/01/26
Location: I-91 in Putney
Investigating Deputy: Sgt. Norton #166

Accused: Glenn C. Gavitt
Age: 63
City & State of Residence: N. Stonington, CT

Charges: 1) Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle
2) Excessive Speed

Description: On 02/01/26 at approximately 1215 hours, Glenn C. Gavitt was stopped after the vehicle he was operating was observed to be traveling 102 mph in the legally posted 65 mph speed zone on I-91 in Putney. Glenn was released from the scene on a citation to appear in the Windham Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date. He was also issued a traffic ticket for the civil speeding violation.

Court Date: 05/26/26
Bail: N/A



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