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Vermont State Police: New Hampshire Man Arrested on I-89 in Royalton on Assault and Other Charges

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 · States · GSM News

The Vermont State Police reported on November 4 (case 26B2006357) that at about 12:03 a.m. that day, troopers were notified of an assault on Interstate 89 northbound at mile marker 20.8 in the town of Royalton. During the investigation, a passenger, Kevin Patenaude, 49, of Hudson, New Hampshire, showed signs of impairment.

Patenaude was arrested on charges of simple assault, disorderly conduct, and reckless endangerment, and was taken to the Vermont State Police Royalton Barracks for processing. He was later released to a sober party with a citation to appear at the Windsor County Superior Court on January 5, 2027, at 8:15 a.m. The release noted that court dates and times are subject to change at the court's discretion. The charges are allegations, and the accused is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

(Source: Vermont State Police)

Source: Vermont State Police

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Photo: 图:佛蒙特州 South Royalton 主街(资料图)。Redjar 摄,CC BY-SA 3.0,经 Wikimedia Commons。 / Photo: Main Street in South Royalton, Vermont (file photo). Photo by Redjar, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

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