Author: Mike Deny

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

CASE#: 25B5002271

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Gabriel Schrauf

STATION: New Haven Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-388-4919

DATE/TIME: 05/24/25 at approximately 1955 hours

STREET: Shoreham Depot Rd

TOWN: Shoreham

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Richville Rd

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Rain

ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Martin Begonis

AGE: 68

SEAT BELT: N/A

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Orwell, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #1

VEHICLE YEAR: 2005

VEHICLE MAKE: Harley Davidson

VEHICLE MODEL: Motorcycle

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On 05/24/25 at approximately 1955 hours, the Vermont State Police – New Haven Barracks received notification of a single vehicle motorcycle accident on Shoreham Depot Road in Shoreham, VT. Upon arrival, it was discovered that Begonis (68) was operating a 2005 Harley Davidson motorcycle when he went off the road.

While interacting with Begonis, officers observed multiple signs of impairment. He was screened for DUI suspicion and subsequently arrested for driving under the influence. Begonis was taken to the New Haven State Police Barracks for processing.

Begonis received a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court – Criminal Division on 06/09/2025 at 1230 hours regarding the charges noted above.

LODGED – LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Y

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Addison

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/09/2025 at 1230 hours

*Please note: court date and time may change at the court’s discretion. It is advisable to contact the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.