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**PRESS RELEASE**
INCIDENT: 24RUC001669
DATE: June 4th, 2024 at 2108 Hours
LOCATION: VT Route 3 / Loop Street - Proctor, VT
ARRESTING OFFICER: Corporal Gregory Ricketts - Rutland County Sheriff's Department
DEFENDANT: Chyenne M. Giddings
AGE: 22
CITY & STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, VT
CHARGES:
Eluding a Law Enforcement Officer - Title 23 VSA 1133
Grossly Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle - Title 23 VSA 1091b
Excessive Speed - Title 23 VSA 1097
DESCRIPTION: On June 4th, 2024 at 2108 hours, Corporal Ricketts observed a vehicle traveling above the posted speed limit on Route 3 in the Town of Proctor. As a result a traffic stop was attempted but the vehicle fled and a pursuit ensued reaching speeds of over 100 MPH. Corporal Ricketts discontinued the pursuit prior to entering Proctor Village for the public's safety.
Subsequent investigation, led Corporal Ricketts to Chyenne M. Giddings of Rutland, VT. While interviewing Giddings, she admitted fully to the pursuit and her involvement.
On June 7th, 2024 at approximately 2100 hours, Giddings turned herself in at the Rutland County Sheriff's Department. When Giddings arrived, she was placed under arrest and was processed for several charges. Giddings was later released on a citation to appear at the Rutland Superior Court - Criminal Division on July 29th, 2024 at 1000 hours to answer to the charges of Eluding a Law Enforcement Officer, Grossly Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Excessive Speed.
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