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

Negligent Operation and Excessive Speed in Westminster

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE03/25/2026 1:54 PM

Incident: 26WHC001126
Date: 03/24/26
Location: I-91 S in Westminster
Investigating Deputy: Sgt. Norton #166

Accused: Samuel W. Buckman
Age: 27
City & State of Residence: Lebanon, NH

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

Description: On the above date and time, the Windham County Sheriff's Office stopped a vehicle being operated by Samuel Buckman after it was observed to be traveling 100 mph in the legally posted 65 mph speed zone on I-91 in Westminster. Samuel was released from the scene with 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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