Shaftsbury Barracks / DUI #3

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 24B3004426

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jared Lacoste                              

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 12/21/24 at approximately 0017 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 7A, Sunderland  

VIOLATION: DUI #3

 

ACCUSED: Charles T. Daley                                               

AGE: 24

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Dorset, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 12/21/24 at approximately 0017 hours, Troopers with the Vermont State Police-Shaftsbury Barracks conducted a traffic stop for an observed motor vehicle violation on VT Route 7A in the Town of Sunderland. The operator was identified as Charles T. Daley (24) of Dorset, VT. Troopers observed several indicators of impairment, and Daley was screened for DUI. Daley was subsequently arrested for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Manchester Police Department for processing. Daley was later released with a citation to appear at the Bennington County Superior Court, Criminal Division on 01/13/25 at 0815 hours.     

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 01/13/25 at 0815 hours            

COURT: Bennington

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A    

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Y

 

 

 

 

*Please note:  court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of

the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.

Royalton Barracks // DUI Refusal

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 24B2006388

RANK/TROOPER NAME:  Trooper Arrato                         

STATION: Royalton Barracks             

 

DATE/TIME: December 20th, 2024 at approximately 2322 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 110, Royalton, VT

VIOLATION:  DUI - Refusal

 

ACCUSED: Joshua Demar

AGE: 39

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Royalton, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On December 20, 2024, at approximately 2322 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks responded to a single motor vehicle crash on VT Route 110 in the town of Royalton. The operator was identified as Joshua Demar (39) of S. Royalton, Vermont.  While speaking with Demar, Troopers detected multiple indicators of impairment. After a roadside investigation, Demar was arrested for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks for processing. Demar was released with a criminal citation to appear before the Windsor County Superior Court at a later date and time, to answer to the charge of DUI.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 1/7/25 at 0830 hours

COURT: Windsor County Superior Court -Criminal Division

MUG SHOT: Included

 

*Please note:  court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of

the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.

 

Trooper Daniel Arrato

Vermont State Police

Royalton Barracks – Troop B

2011 VT Route 107

Bethel, VT 05032

 

St. Albans Barracks/ Simple Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

CASE#: 24A2009059

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Charlotte Hartman                       

STATION: St. Albans

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

DATE/TIME:  12/20/24 at 2035 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 175 Thunderbird Ln, Highgate VT (MVU Highschool)

VIOLATION:  Simple Assault

 

ACCUSED: Juvenile                                       

AGE: 17

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Swanton, VT

VICTIM: Hadyn Richardson

AGE: 18

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Swanton, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 12/20/2024 at 2035 hours, Vermont State Police received a report regarding a possible assault that had occurred at the Missisquoi Valley Union High School in the town of Highgate. Investigation revealed that a juvenile (17), had assaulted Hadyn Richardson (18) after the conclusion of a school basketball game.

 

The juvenile was issued a juvenile citation to appear in Franklin County Family Court for the above offense.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/04/2025 at 1300 hours          

COURT:  Franklin County Family Court

LODGED - LOCATION: NO 

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE

 

*Please note:  court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.

Trooper Charlotte Hartman (232)

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

Charlotte.hartman@vermont.gov

 

St. Albans Barracks/ DUI #2 Refusal

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 24A2009046

RANK/TROOPER: Trooper Charlotte Hartman

STATION: St. Albans                      

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

DATE/TIME: 12/20/2024 at 1705 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89 N MM 122, Swanton VT

VIOLATION: DUI #2 Refusal

ACCUSED: Jed Bertrand                                       

AGE: 33

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Highgate, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:        

On December 20th, 2024 at approximately 1705 hours, Vermont State Police received a report of a motor vehicle slide off in the vicinity of Interstate 89 N by MM 122 in the town of Swanton. The operator was identified as Jed Bertrand (33) of Highgate. Bertrand displayed multiple indicators of impairment and was screened for DUI. Bertrand was subsequently placed into custody for suspicion of DUI and transported to the St. Albans State Police Barracks for processing. 

Bertrand was later released and issued a citation to appear in Franklin County Superior Court on 01/14/25 at 0830 hours for the above offense.

  

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 01/14/2025 at 0830 hours            

COURT: Franklin County Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION: NO  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: YES

 

*Please note:  court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time

Trooper Charlotte Hartman (232)

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

Charlotte.hartman@vermont.gov

 

Suspicious Monkton Residential Fire Investigation

VSP NEWS RELEASE   

 

Incident/ Fire Investigation – Monkton, Vermont

 

STATE OF VERMONT

 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FIRE & EXPLOSION INVESTIGATION UNIT

 

VERMONT STATE POLICE – New Haven Barracks

 

Vermont State Police Case # 24B5005820

 

INCIDENT TYPE: Suspicious Fire Investigation

 

FIRE INVESTIGATORS: Detective Sergeant James Wright and Assistant State Fire Marshal Tim Angell- Division of Fire Safety

 

CONTACT# 802-388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 12/15/2024 Approximately 2327 pm

 

INCIDENT LOCATION: 1237 Tyler Bridge Road, Monkton, Vermont

 

Homeowner: Uknown at this time

          

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On December 15, 2024, at approximately 2327 hours, the Monkton Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a structure fire at 1237 Tyler Bridge Road, VT.  The Monkton Fire Department responded to the scene and found the structure fully involved. Fire suppression efforts were isolated to an exterior attack due to the stability of the structure.  Despite the fire department’s efforts, the structure was unable to be saved. 

As part of his scene assessment, Monkton Fire Chief Curtis Layn contacted the Addison County Fire Investigation Team who responded to the scene.  Addison County Fire Investigators believed this fire to be suspicious and contacted the VT Dept of Public Safety Fire & Explosion Investigation Unit for assistance in determining the origin and cause of the fire.

Members of the Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit responded to the scene and conducted an investigation into the origin and cause of this fire. 

This fire remains under investigation and is considered suspicious.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Det. Sgt. James Wright at the New Haven Barracks at 802-388-4919 or by contacting the Vermont Arson Tip Award Program (VATAP) hotline at 1-800-32-ARSON (1-800-322-7766). The VATAP will pay up to a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

 

 

Detective Sergeant Jamie Wright

Vermont State Police

Fire and Explosion Unit

BCI Troop B - West

Shaftsbury Barracks

96 Airport Road

Shaftsbury, VT

Tel: 802-442-5421

Fax: 802-442-3263

Email: james.wright@vermont.gov

VSP Records Request

 

 

B Troop / DLS Criminal Incidents

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE – DLS INCIDENTS

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

For the week of Wednesday, December 11, 2024 through Tuesday, December 17, 2024, the troopers of B Troop cited the following individuals on suspicion of driving with a criminally suspended license:

 

Keenan I. Richard, 22, of White River Jct., VT was stopped by Trooper Daniel Arrato on December 15, 2024, at approximately 1809 hours, on Interstate 89 S MM 31.8 in the town of Randolph. He was cited to appear at the Superior Court of Orange County on February 5, 2025.

 

Gerald Billings, 72, of Middlebury, VT was stopped by Corporal Justin Busby on December 14, 2024, at 1446 hours on Weybridge Street in Middlebury. He is cited to appear at the Superior Court of Addison County on January 27, 2025.

Damion Bothwell, 25, of Charlotte, VT was stopped on December 12, 2024, at 1545 hours on Longpoint Road in Ferrisburgh by Trooper Taylor Demick. He is cited to appear at the Superior Court of Addison County on January 13, 2025.

 

Adrienne Cole, 36, of Rutland City, VT was stopped by Trooper Daniel St. Clair at 0013 hours on December 16, 2024, on US Route 7 and US Route 4 in Rutland Town. She is cited to appear at the Superior Court of Rutland County on March 3, 2025.

 

Graham Cassinell, 44, of Randolph, VT was stopped by Trooper Stacia Geno on December 13, 2024, on VT Route 107 and VT Route 14 at 1100 hours. He is cited to appear at the Superior Court of Windsor County on February 4, 2025.

 

Eric Greene, 32, of Putney, VT was stopped by Trooper Peter Romeo on December 16, 2024, at 0859 hours on Canal Street in Brattleboro. He is cited to appear at the Superior Court of Windham County on January 21, 2025.

 

 

 

B Troop consists of the Vermont State Police barracks in New Haven, Royalton, Rutland, Shaftsbury, and Westminster.

 

 

 

I 89 South Bound Exit 17, Colchester closure

 

 

State of Vermont

Department of Public Safety

Vermont State Police

Williston Barracks

 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification

 

I 89 south bound at exit 17 in Colchester will be closed due to a traffic accident.  

 

This incident is expected to last until further notice until the interstate can be cleared.  Specific details are not yet available and updates will be provided as appropriate.

 

Motorists should expect delays in the area, or seek alternate routes. Please drive carefully.

 

 

Thank you,

Pam

 

Pam Knox

PSAP ECD Supervisor, CIDT,MAT

VSP Williston PSAP

3294 St. George Rd

Williston, VT 05495

802-878-7111  /   PSAP Fax  802-878-3173

 

 

 

St. Albans // Missing Person-Update

UPDATE: 

Pecor has been contacted by VSP and is no longer missing. 

ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE:

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#:24A2008999

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Seth Boudreau                              

STATION:      St. Albans

CONTACT#: 8025245993

 

DATE/TIME: 12/18/2024

INCIDENT LOCATION: Richford / St. Albans Area

 

WELFARE CHECK / MISSING

Troy Pecor Jr. (29)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

Vermont State Police are looking to make contact with Troy Pecor Jr.(29) who was last seen on 12/14/2024. He is believed to be in the Richford / St. Albans Area.

 

There are no indicators that Pecor is in immediate danger or missing under suspicious circumstances, however there are concerns for his welfare.

 

Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to call VSP St. Albans at (802) 524-5993.

Trooper Seth Boudreau 

Vermont State Police 

St. Albans Field Station

140 Fisher Pond Rd. 

St. Albans, VT 05478

802 524 5993

Criminal DLS Incidents

NEWS RELEASE – DLS INCIDENTS

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

For the week of Wednesday, December 11, 2024 through Thursday, December 19th, 2024, the troopers of A Troop cited the following individuals on suspicion of driving with a criminally suspended license:

 

 

Case #: 24A2008971

Trooper: Benjamin Emerson

Offenders Name: Robert Robidoux

Age: 41

Hometown of Offender: Colchester, VT

Date and Time of Violation: 12/17/2024 @ 1619 hours

Location of Violation: VT RTE 105 / Rail Trail Richford, VT

Court Date and Time: January 14th, 2024 @ 1000 hours

Location of Court: Franklin County Criminal Division

 

Case #: 24A4009735

Trooper: Griffin Pearson

Offenders Name: Raymond Kitchens

Age: 40

Hometown of Offender: Barnet, VT

Date and Time of Violation: 12/19/2024 @ 2258 hours

Location of Violation: US RTE 5 /Main Street St. Johnsbury, VT

Court Date and Time: January 27th, 2024 @ 0830 hours

Location of Court: Caledonia County Court

 

 

A Troop consists of the Vermont State Police barracks in Williston, St. Albans, Berlin, St. Johnsbury and Derby

 

 

 

 

Jessica L. Cucinelli

St. Albans State Police

Barracks Clerk

140 Fisher Pond Rd.

St. Albans, VT 05478

802-524-5993 option 4

 

Berlin Barracks / Saturation Patrol

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

SATURATION PATROL

 

On Thursday December 19th, 2024 between the hours of 2300 and 0030, Troopers from the Berlin State Police Barracks conducted a saturation patrol on Main St in Waterbury Village as well as the greater Barre City area of Washington County. The purpose of the patrol was to detect and identify aggressive drivers, impaired drivers, enforce motor vehicle laws and promote safe driving.

 

Details:

•            Troopers involved: 3

•            Number of traffic stops: 10

•            Number of traffic tickets issued: 3

•            Number of written warnings issued: 12

 

Highlights:

-one operator was arrested for driving with a criminally suspended license

-one operator was issued a ticket for possessing an open container of alcohol in the vehicle

-two operators were ticketed for driving without a license

 

The Vermont State Police would like to remind all motorists to drive responsibility, utilize a sober driver, leave a safe distance between vehicles, plan ahead, put their phones down and keep their heads up while driving.

 

Vermont Drug Task Force / Sale of fentanyl, sale of cocaine, violation of conditions

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE: 24H2000765

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Vermont Drug Task Force               

STATION: Headquarters           

CONTACT: 802-244-8721

 

DATE/TIME: December 19, 2024

INCIDENT LOCATION: Various areas of Brattleboro, VT

VIOLATION: Sale of fentanyl, sale of cocaine (x2), violation of conditions of release (x10)

 

ACCUSED: Adam Michael Matyas                                       

AGE: 48

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brattleboro, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On Dec. 19, 2024, detectives from the Vermont State Police Narcotics Investigation Unit arrested Adam Michael Matyas, a 48-year-old resident of Brattleboro, Vermont. This arrest followed a monthlong investigation that resulted in the following charges against Matyas:

 

- Sale of fentanyl.

- Sale of cocaine (two counts).

- Violation of court ordered conditions of release (10 counts).

 

The investigation revealed that Matyas had been selling fentanyl and cocaine in the Brattleboro area throughout December 2024.

 

Matyas was ordered held on a total bail amount of $30,000 due to the new charges and an outstanding arrest warrant. He was issued a citation to appear at 12:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, before the Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division.

 

Additionally, the Brattleboro Police Department holds charges related to this arrest; please refer to Brattleboro Police Department case No. 24BB012806 for more information.

 

The Vermont State Police extends its gratitude to the Brattleboro Police Department for its assistance in this investigation.

 

The investigation remains active and ongoing, and no further information will be released at this time.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 12/20/24- 12:30 PM   

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Brattleboro Police Department — Being held at Brattleboro contemporaneous with Brattleboro Police Department charges and an outstanding arrest warrant.

BAIL:

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

*Please note:  court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm the arraignment time.

 

St. Albans Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash, DUI #2, and Criminal Refusal

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 24A2009022                                        

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Cody Bellinghiri

STATION: St. Albans Barracks                           

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 12/19/2024 at 1421 hours

STREET: VT Route 118

TOWN: Berkshire

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Travis Barbour

AGE: 44

SEAT BELT? Unknown

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:  Newark, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2007

VEHICLE MAKE: Suzuki

VEHICLE MODEL: SX4

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: None

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Andrew Hinman

AGE: 23

SEAT BELT? Unknown

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:  Middlebury, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2023

VEHICLE MAKE: FRHT

VEHICLE MODEL: TK

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front end damage

INJURIES: None

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers responded to a motor vehicle crash near the intersection of VT Route 118 and Gummerus Road in the town of Berkshire. The two operators were identified as Travis Barbour of Newark, VT and Andrew Hinman of Middlebury, VT. Barbour showed numerous signs of impairment and investigation revealed that he had operated a motor vehicle while under the influence. He was taken into custody and transported to the St. Albans Barracks for processing. During processing, Barbour refused evidentiary testing. He was released with a citation to appear in the Franklin County Superior Court on January 14^th, 2025 at 0830 hours.  

 

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: YES

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT: Franklin County Superior Court – Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 01/14/2025 at 0830 hours             

 

 

Trooper Cody Bellinghiri

Vermont State Police – St. Albans

140 Fisher Pond Road

St. Albans, VT 05468

(802) 524-5993

 

I 89 SB OPEN mm70.2-mm67.5 Bolton/Waterbury

I 89 SB between mm70.2-mm67.5 is OPEN. The disabled Green Mountain Transit bus is no longer blocking the roadway.

Motorists should proceed safely as traffic picks back up.

Warm regards,

 

Rebecca Stark

Emergency Communications Dispatcher Trainee

Vermont State Police - Williston PSAP

3294 St George Road

Williston, VT 05495

Phone - (802)878-7111

Fax - (802)878-3173

 

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From: Stark, Rebecca
Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2024 7:55 PM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: I 89 SB CLOSED mm70.2-mm67.5 Bolton/Waterbury

 

State of Vermont

Department of Public Safety

Vermont State Police

Berlin 

 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification

 

I 89 SB CLOSED from mm70.2 to mm67.5 (Bolton/Waterbury) due to a disabled Green Mountain Transit Bus.

 

This incident is expected to last until further notice. Specific details are not yet available and updates will be provided as appropriate.

 

Motorists should expect delays in the area, or seek alternate routes. Please drive carefully.

Warm regards,

 

Rebecca Stark

Emergency Communications Dispatcher Trainee

Vermont State Police - Williston PSAP

3294 St George Road

Williston, VT 05495

Phone - (802)878-7111

Fax - (802)878-3173