VSP Press Releases

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January 22, 2019

Royalton Barracks / DUI

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

CASE#: 19B200305

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Patrick Tingle

STATION: Royalton Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

DATE/TIME: 01/21/2019 at 2340 hours

STREET: I-91 northbound

TOWN: Hartford

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: 70

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Partially snow/ice covered, partially dry

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Kenneth Danforth

AGE: 61

SEAT BELT? No

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Piermont, NH

VEHICLE YEAR: 2007

VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru

VEHICLE MODEL: Legacy

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: minor contact damages

INJURIES: none

HOSPITAL: N/A

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On 1/21/19 at 2340 hours, Vermont State Police responded to a

report of a vehicle slide off at I-91 northbound at mile maker 70 in the Town of

Hartford. Investigation revealed the operator was under the influence of

alcohol. The operator was subsequently arrested and processed for driving under

the influence of alcohol. He was released on a criminal citation to appear in

Vermont Superior Court Windsor Criminal Division on 02/12/19 at 0800 hours.

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Not available

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Windsor

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/12/2019 at 0800 hours

Trooper Stacy Corliss

Vermont State Police

B Troop - Royalton Barracks

2011 VT Route 107

Bethel, VT 05032

(802)234-9933

(802)234-6520 fax

January 21, 2019

ST. ALBANS BARRACKS / DUI DRUGS, FALSE INFORMATION TO A POLICE OFFICER

VSP News Release-DUI Drugs

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 19A200369

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: N. Quealy

STATION: St. Albans

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

DATE/TIME: 01-21-2019 @ 1820 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I-89 Northbound, Mile Marker 113, Exit 19 offramp, St. Albans

VIOLATION:

1. DUI Drugs

2. False Information to a Police Officer

ACCUSED: Wayne Honaker

AGE: 26

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Enosburg, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On January 21st, 2019 at approximately 1820 hours a Trooper with Vermont State Police St. Albans came across an abandoned vehicle on the I-89 Northbound exit 19 offramp.

While investigating the vehicle, Wayne Honaker (age 26) of Enosburg approached the Trooper and said that it was his vehicle but that an unnamed female that Honaker advised was his girlfriend had been driving.

It was ultimately determined that Honaker was lying and that he had been operating the vehicle. Further investigation led the Trooper to believe that Honaker was under the influence of drugs. He was arrested without incident and transported to the St. Albans State Police Barracks for processing.

At the conclusion of processing Honaker was released with a citation to appear before Franklin County Superior Court on March 26th, 2019 at 1300 hours to answer to the aforementioned charges.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 03-26-2019 @ 1300 hours

COURT: Franklin

LODGED - LOCATION: N

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.

Trooper Nathaniel Quealy

Drug Recognition Expert

VSP Honor Guard

Vermont State Police- St. Albans Barracks

140 Fisher Pond Road

St. Albans VT, 05478

Nathaniel.Quealy@vermont.gov

802-524-5993

St. Johnsbury Barracks/Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

CASE#: 19A400427

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Nicholas Cianci

STATION: Vermont State Police - St. Johnsbury

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

DATE/TIME: 1/21/2019

STREET: RT 302

TOWN: Wells River

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: P&H Truck Stop

WEATHER: Snowy

ROAD CONDITIONS: Snow, ice

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Audrey Mardin

AGE: 43

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Littleton, NH

VEHICLE YEAR: 2018

VEHICLE MAKE: Dodge

VEHICLE MODEL: Durgano

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Extensive; front end

INJURIES: None

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Charleen Carlson

AGE: 52

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Wells River, VT

VEHICLE YEAR: 2005

VEHICLE MAKE: Pontiac

VEHICLE MODEL: G6

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Totaled

INJURIES: None

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On 1/21/2019 at 1852 hours, Vermont State Police - St. Johnsbury responded to a two car motor vehicle crash on RT 302, in front of P&H Truck Stop, in Wells River. Investigation found Audrey Mardin, 43 of Littleton, NH, pulled out of the parking lot in her 2018 Dodge Durango in front of Charleen Carlson, 52 of Wells River. Carlson was operating a 2005 Pontiac G6 that sustained extensive damage. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. VSP St. Johnsbury was assisted by the Wells River Fire Department and JTB towing.

Trooper Nicholas J. Cianci

Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury

Phone: 802-748-3111

Email: Nicholas.cianci@vermont.gov

St. Johnsbury / Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

CASE#: 19A400421

TROOPER: David Garces

STATION: St. Johnsbury

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

DATE/TIME: 01/21/2019 1439 hours

STREET: Main Street

TOWN: Lyndon

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Nick's Gas N Go

WEATHER: Snowing

ROAD CONDITIONS: Snow covered

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Donald Burrington

AGE: 60

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyndon, VT

VEHICLE YEAR: 2011

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: Ranger

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor

INJURIES: None

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On 01/21/2019 at approximately 1439 hours State Police responded to a single car

crash on Main Street near Nick's Gas N Go in Lyndon, VT. Troopers learned that a

2011 Ford Ranger driven by Donald Burrington was traveling North on Main Street

while following another vehicle too closely. Due to the snow covered road conditions

Burrington was unable to stop when the vehicle in front stopped, so he went off

road hitting a mailbox at the Nick's Gas N Go station. There were no injuries as

a result of the crash.

Trooper David Garces

Vermont State Police

St.Johnsbury Barracks

(802)-748-3111

David.Garces@vermont.gov

St. Johnsbury Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

CASE#:19A400418

TROOPER: David Garces

STATION:St. Johnsbury

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

DATE/TIME:01/21/2019 1339 hours

STREET: I-91 OFF RAMP Northbound Exit 23

TOWN:Lyndon

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Memorial Drive

WEATHER: Snow

ROAD CONDITIONS: Snow

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Cameran Davis

AGE: 22

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyndonville, VT

VEHICLE YEAR:2002

VEHICLE MAKE:Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: Explorer

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor

INJURIES: None

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On 01/21/2019 at approximately 1339 hours State Police responded to a single car

crash on the exit 23 ramp off of Interstate 91 North in Lyndon, VT. Troopers

learned that a red 2002 Ford Explorer driven by Cameran Davis lost control

coming out of the exit and slid off the road hitting a sign. Davis was wearing a

seatbelt and did not sustain any injuries. There was no major damage to the

vehicle. Davis was issued a written warning for driving too fast for road

conditions.

Trooper David Garces

Vermont State Police

St.Johnsbury Barracks

(802)-748-3111

David.Garces@vermont.gov

Royalton Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

CASE#: 19B200287

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt Hudson, Trooper Pregent

STATION: Royalton

CONTACT#: 234-9933

DATE/TIME: 1-21-19 / 3:10 PM

STREET: I-91 South

TOWN: Hartford

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS:

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: 69

WEATHER: light snow

ROAD CONDITIONS: ice and snow covered

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Shane Doyle

AGE: 27

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Norwalk, CT

VEHICLE YEAR: 2008

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: Tacoma

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: None

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On January 21, 2019 at 3:10 PM Vermont 911 received a report of a one car motor vehicle crash on Interstate 91 South in the Town of Hartford. Troopers arrived

and found a Toyota Tacoma in the median. The vehicle was totaled. The operator and passenger were wearing seat belts and were not injured.

State Police were assisted by Windsor Fire and rescue, Hanover Fire and AOT.

This crash occurred when Operator #1 lost control while trying to change lanes. A combination of speed and road conditions are considered contributing factors.

Derby Barracks / Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

CASE#: 18a500281

TROOPER: Sgt. Andrew Jensen

STATION: VSP Derby

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

DATE/TIME: 1/21/19 @ 0703 hrs

STREET: US RT 5

TOWN: Coventry

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: VT RT 14

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: n/a

WEATHER: snowing

ROAD CONDITIONS: snow covered

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Danielle Browning

AGE: 22

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hebron, CT

VEHICLE YEAR: 2018

VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru

VEHICLE MODEL: Crosstrek

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: totaled

INJURIES: incapacitating

HOSPITAL: North Country Hospital

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: John Judd

AGE: 37

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport Center

VEHICLE YEAR: 2016

VEHICLE MAKE: Kenworth

VEHICLE MODEL: Tractor trailer

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: none

INJURIES: none

HOSPITAL: n/a

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On above date and time, Browning was traveling south on VT RT 14 attempting to come to a stop at the intersection of US RT 5 in Coventry, VT, when she slid through the intersection and collided with an unloaded tanker trailer. The tractor trailer, operated by John Judd, was traveling north on US RT 5 and was able to observe Browning’s vehicle approach the intersection, unable to stop. Judd slowed down and moved as far to the right as he could but was unable to avoid the collision. Browning’s vehicle slid partially underneath the tanker trailer which caused Browning to sustain incapacitating injuries. She was transported to North Country Hospital by Newport EMS. Newport FD also arrived on scene and assisted.

____________________

Sergeant Andrew Jensen

Patrol Commander

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

(802) 334-8881

FW: Traffic Delays

I 91 SB south of Exit 1 has returned to normal. No traffic delay

From: Aumand, Kimberly
Sent: Monday, January 21, 2019 1:38 PM
To: DPS - VSP Media <DPS.VSPMedia@list.vermont.gov>
Subject: Traffic Delays

I 91 SB South of Exit 1 expect traffic delays due to multiple car crash.

VT State Police

Westminster Barracks

Traffic Delays

I 91 SB South of Exit 1 expect traffic delays due to multiple car crash.

VT State Police

Westminster Barracks

ST. JOHNSBURY / CRIMINAL DLS

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#:19A400411

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jason Danielsen

STATION: St. Johnsbury

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

DATE/TIME: 1/21/2019 at approximately 0915 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 2, Danville, VT

VIOLATION: Criminal DLS

ACCUSED: Donald Conn

AGE: 45

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Marshfield, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 1/21/2019, at approximately 0915 hours, Vermont State

Troopers initiated a motor vehicle stop on US Route 2 near Vermont Route 2B in

the town of Danville, VT. Subsequent investigation revealed the operator, Donald

Conn (45), was operating under criminal suspension. Conn was taken into custody

for processing and later released on citation.

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 3/11/2019 at 0830 hours

COURT: Caledonia Criminal Court

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

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 arraignment time.

Trooper Jason Danielsen

Vermont State Police

St. Johnsbury Barracks

Phone: (802) 748-3111

Fax: (802) 748-1585

Vermont State Police - Watch Commander schedule, Jan 21st - 27th

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

Watch Commander Schedule for the week of: January 21^st – 27^th

Please follow the attached instructions for contacting the Watch Commanders.

Watch Commander – North

Lieutenant Kirk Cooper

Kirk.Cooper@Vermont.gov

Watch Commander – South

Lieutenant Barbara Kessler

Barbara.Kessler@Vermont.gov

Watch Commander – Troop A (north)

Williston: 802-878-7111

St. Albans: 802-524-5993

Middlesex: 802-229-9191

St. Johnsbury: 802-748-3111

Derby: 802-334-8881

Watch Commander – Troop B (south)

Westminster: 802-722-4600

Royalton: 802-234-9933

Shaftsbury: 802-442-5421

Rutland: 802-773-9101

New Haven: 802-388-4919

Please visit: http://vsp.vermont.gov/stations for a state coverage map of towns served by specific VSP Field Stations

Daily Incident Summary - January 21st, 2019

Derby/Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

CASE#: 19A500256

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Mikkola

STATION: Derby

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

DATE/TIME: 01/20/2019 @ 0151 hours

STREET: VT Route 111

TOWN: Morgan

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Gore Road

WEATHER: Snowing

ROAD CONDITIONS: Snow

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Austin Oleskiewicz

AGE: 18

SEAT BELT? NO

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: West Charleston, VT

VEHICLE YEAR: 2011

VEHICLE MAKE: Chevy

VEHICLE MODEL: truck

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Extensive front end damage

INJURIES: Yes

HOSPITAL: North Country Hospital

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On 01/20/2019 at approximately 0151 hours, the Vermont State

Police responded to a report of a one vehicle crash on Vermont Route 111 in the

Town of Morgan, Vermont. A passerby reported a truck crashed head on into a

tree, just east of Gore Road. Derby Line Fire Department, Newport Ambulance and

Rays Auto all responded to the scene to assist. Upon troopers arrival, they met

with the operator of the truck, Austin Oleskiewicz. Investigation revealed

Oleskiewicz was traveling west on Route 111 and he was unable to maintain his

lane of travel going around the left hand corner, traveling off the traveled

portion of the roadway to the right where the vehicle struck a tree.

Investigation revealed Oleskiewicz was impaired while operating his motor

vehicle. Due to Oleskiewicz's injuries, he was transported to North Country

Hospital where he was also processed for DUI. A citation and court date are pending.

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: No

COURT ACTION: Pending

COURT: Orleans County

COURT DATE/TIME: Pending

Thank You,

Trooper Joshua Mikkola

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Road

Derby, Vermont 05829

Joshua.Mikkola@Vermont.gov

802-334-8881

January 20, 2019

Williston Barracks // DUI

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 19A100311

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Vienna Valenti

STATION: Williston Barracks

CONTACT#: 801-878-7111

DATE/TIME: January 20, 2019 at 0232 Hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 189 West, South Burlington

VIOLATION: DUI

ACCUSED: Amy C. Jacobs

AGE: 28

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: South Burlington, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On January 20, 2019 at approximately 0232 hours, Vermont State Police responded to a vehicle that reported to be off the roadway on Interstate 189 West, in the City of South Burlington. Upon arrival the operator was identified as Amy Jacobs, 28, of South Burlington. Jacobs was exhibiting signs of impairment and was subsequently arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence. Jacobs was transported to the Williston State Police Barracks for processing and received a citation to appear in the Chittenden County Superior Court, Criminal Division, on February 7, 2019 at 0830 hours. Jacobs was later released to Act One Detox Center in Burlington.

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 2/7/19 at 0830 Hours

COURT: Chittenden County Superior Court, Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

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.

Derby Barracks/Criminal License Suspension

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

PRESS RELEASE

CASE#: 19A500250

TROOPER: Paul Pennoyer

STATION: Derby

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

DATE/TIME: 1/19/19 1502 Hours

LOCATION: U.S. RT 5, Barton, VT

VIOLATION: Driving while license suspended criminally

ACCUSED: Laurie Decosta

AGE: 44

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Coventry, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above listed date and time, State Police were on patrol in the area of U.S. RT 5, Barton, VT, when the accused, Laurie Decosta, was pulled over for a motor vehicle violation. A record check revealed Decosta’s VT Driver’s License was under criminal suspension. Decosta was issued a citation to appear in Orleans County Court on 3/5/19 for the above mentioned offense.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE: 3/5/19

COURT: Orleans

MUG SHOT: N/A

Trooper Paul Pennoyer

Vermont State Police

Troop A - Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Rd. Derby VT

paul.pennoyer@vermont.gov

802-334-8881

Derby Barracks/Motor Vehicle Crash

_{STATE OF VERMONT}

_{DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY}

_{VERMONT STATE POLICE}

_{PRESS RELEASE}

_{MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH}

_{CASE#: 19A500253}

_{TROOPER FULL NAME: Paul Pennoyer}

_{STATION: Derby}

_{CONTACT#: 334-8881}

_{DATE/TIME: 1/13/19 1545 Hours}

_{STREET: I-91 N}

_{TOWN: Coventry}

_{LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Mile Marker 165.2}

_{WEATHER: Snowing}

_{ROAD CONDITIONS: Snow Covered}

_{VEHICLE #1}

_{OPERATOR #1: Elizabeth Simpson}

_{AGE: 19}

_{SEAT BELT? Y}

_{CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport Ctr, VT}

_{VEHICLE YEAR: 2014}

_{VEHICLE MAKE: Kia}

_{VEHICLE MODEL: Sport}

_{DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front Bumper damage}

_{SUMMARY OF CRASH: On the above listed date and time, State Police responded to the area of mile marker 165 on I-91 N, for a report of a one-vehicle crash. Upon investigation, it appeared the operator lost control of the vehicle and subsequently came to rest in the median. The operator was accompanied by 3 passengers. There were no reported injuries, EMS was denied by all parties. Vehicle was towed from the scene. Investigation is ongoing.}

Trooper Paul Pennoyer

Vermont State Police

Troop A - Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Rd. Derby VT

paul.pennoyer@vermont.gov

802-334-8881

Derby Barracks/Motor Vehicle Crash

_{STATE OF VERMONT}

_{DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY}

_{VERMONT STATE POLICE}

_{PRESS RELEASE}

_{MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH}

_{CASE#: 19A500247}

_{TROOPER FULL NAME: Paul Pennoyer}

_{STATION: Derby}

_{CONTACT#: 334-8881}

_{DATE/TIME: 1/19/19 / 1255 hours}

_{STREET: US Route 5}

_{TOWN: Derby}

_{LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Main St.}

_{WEATHER: Cloudy}

_{ROAD CONDITIONS: Icy}

_{VEHICLE #1}

_{OPERATOR #1: Devan, P, Biron}

_{AGE: 31}

_{SEAT BELT? Y}

_{CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Derby, VT}

_{VEHICLE YEAR: 2018}

_{VEHICLE MAKE: Ford}

_{VEHICLE MODEL: Raptor}

_{DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front passenger side bumper}

_{VEHICLE #2}

_{OPERATOR #2: Kenneth, A, Sykes}

_{AGE: 64}

_{SEAT BELT? Y}

_{CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Derby Line, VT}

_{VEHICLE YEAR: 2012}

_{VEHICLE MAKE: Hyundai}

_{VEHICLE MODEL: ACC}

_{DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Rear passengers side quarter panel}

_{SUMMARY OF CRASH: On the above listed date and time, State Police responded to the intersection of US RT 5 and Main Street in the town of Derby, for a report of a two-vehicle crash. Vehicle #1 was traveling south on Main Street and came to a stop at the 3 way intersection with the intention of traveling straight through it. Vehicle #2 was traveling north on Main Street and came to a stop at the 3 way intersection with the intention of turning left onto US RT 5. Both drivers left the intersection at the same time and collided. Both operators were able to exit their respective vehicles under their own power. Neither operator required medical assistance. Investigation is ongoing.}

Trooper Paul Pennoyer

Vermont State Police

Troop A - Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Rd. Derby VT

paul.pennoyer@vermont.gov

802-334-8881

RUTLAND BARRACKS / VIOLATION OF CONDITIONS OF RELEASE

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

PRESS RELEASE

CASE#: 19B400271

TROOPER: Steven Schutt

STATION: Rutland

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

DATE/TIME: January 20, 2019

LOCATION: Clarendon, VT

VIOLATION: 1) Violation of Conditions of Release

ACCUSED: Dale Blanck

AGE: 30

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Troy, NY

VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police do not release the names of victims of domestic violence or sexual assault.)

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On January 20, 2019 Troopers from the Vermont State Police, Rutland Barracks, were dispatched to a reported family fight complaint in the Town of Clarendon, Vermont.

Investigation revealed that Dale Blanck, of Troy, NY, violated court ordered conditions of release prohibiting contact with the plaintiff.

Blanck was taken into custody and transported to the Rutland Barracks. Blanck was taken to the Marble Valley Regional Correction Center for lack of bail. Blanck is to appear in Rutland Superior District Court on January 22, 2019.

LODGED - LOCATION: Yes. Marble Valley Regional Correctional Center

BAIL: 500.00

MUG SHOT: Yes

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division.

COURT DATE/TIME: January 22, 2019, at 1230

*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.

Westminster Barracks/ Crash UPDATE

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

CASE#: 18B107797

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Colin Shepley

STATION: Westminster

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

DATE/TIME: 12/28/2018 at approximately 1008 hours.

STREET: 4106 Route 30

TOWN: Jamaica

WEATHER: Sleet/ freezing rain

ROAD CONDITIONS: Slush and ice covered

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Michael McCormick

AGE: 34

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sudbury, MA

VEHICLE YEAR: 2010

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: Tacoma

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Extensive damage to entire passenger side (totaled).

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

Passenger #1

NAME: Randall Horn

AGE: 30

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Boston, MA

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

Passenger #2

NAME: Carla McCormick

AGE: 35

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sudbury, MA

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

Passenger #3

NAME: Mason McCormick

AGE: 2 1/2

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sudbury, MA

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

Passenger #4

NAME: Max McCormick

AGE: 4

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sudbury, MA

INJURIES: Head Injury (Critical but stable)

HOSPITAL: Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Caleb L. Simeon

AGE: 25

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brattleboro, VT

VEHICLE YEAR: 1998

VEHICLE MAKE: International

VEHICLE MODEL: Truck

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Extensive damage to right front engine compartment and

wheel.

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On 12/28/2018 at approximately 1009 hours, Vermont State

Police were dispatched to a reported two car motor vehicle crash with injury, in

the area of 4106 Route 30 in the Town of Jamaica. Prior to State Police arrival,

all occupants of vehicle #1 were extricated and transported to Grace Cottage

Hospital for evaluation. It was learned that the rear passenger side occupant,

Max McCormick had sustained a severe head injury and was subsequently

transported to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center where he is listed in critical

but stable condition. All other occupants of vehicle #1 were uninjured.

Vehicle #2's operator, Caleb L. Simeon remained on scene and denied having any

injuries. Investigation revealed that vehicle #1 had crossed over the double

yellow center lines after losing control on the ice/slush covered roadways.

Vehicle #1 subsequently collided with vehicle #2 causing severe damage to the

passenger side.

Due to this crash Route 30 between Rawsonville and Jamaica Village was shut down

for several hours. This investigation is ongoing and the Vermont State Police

Crash Reconstruction Team assisted on scene.

UPDATE...UPDATE....UPDATE

On 01/20/2019 at approximately 1315 hours, Vermont State Police received information from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in New Hampshire, that Max McCormick had passed away at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center due to injuries sustained in this crash.

Vermont State Police will continue their investigation into this crash.

Trooper Colin Shepley

Vermont State Police - Westminster

1330 Westminster Heights Rd. Putney VT. 05346

Tel. (802) 722-4600

Fax. (802) 722-4690

Derby Press release

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

CASE#: 19a500264

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. Sean Selby

STATION: Derby

CONTACT#: 334-8881

DATE/TIME: 1-20-19 930

STREET: VT 114

TOWN: Morgan,

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: railroad overpass

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER:

WEATHER: snowing

ROAD CONDITIONS: slippery and snow covered

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Dean Riel

AGE: 26

SEAT BELT? Y/

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: South Hampton Mass

VEHICLE YEAR: 2016 ford truck

VEHICLE MAKE:

VEHICLE MODEL:

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: totaled

INJURIES: none

HOSPITAL: (IDENTIFY)

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Bunny Greenleaf

AGE: 60

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Norton VT

VEHICLE YEAR: 2018 Jeep wrangler

VEHICLE MAKE:

VEHICLE MODEL:

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: moderate front end damage

INJURIES: none

HOSPITAL: (IDENTIFY)

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On 1-20-19 Vermont State Police were notified of a 2 car accident near the Norton Overpass train trestle on VT 114. Upon arrival investigation showed v#1 was southbound on VT 114 and struck V#2 that was northbound. The two vehicles collided in a side swipe accident doing extensive damage to both vehicles. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. The roadways were slippery and snow covered. Investigation is ongoing.

Sgt. Sean C. Selby

Patrol Commander Derby State Police

35 Crawford Road, Derby VT 05829

802-334-8881

St. Johnsbury Barracks Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

CASE#: 19A400371

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Tylor Rancourt

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks

CONTACT#: (802) 748-3111

DATE/TIME: 1/19/19 0732 hours

STREET: VT Route 15

TOWN: Walden

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Joe's Brook Real Estate

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Snow/Ice Covered

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Garrett Barry

AGE:23

SEAT BELT? (X)Y/N

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Walpole, MA

VEHICLE YEAR: 2005

VEHICLE MAKE: Mazda

VEHICLE MODEL: Tribute

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Rear bumper, driver's side rear fender, and roof

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On the above date and time the Vermont State Police responded to VT Route 15 in the Town of Walden for a single vehicle crash. Investigation revealed that Garrett Barry, 23 of Walpole, MA, was driving west bound when he reportedly lost control of his vehicle due to the snow and ice covered roadway. The vehicle ultimately went off the roadway and overturned. Barry was issued a written warning for traveling too fast for roadway conditions. Speed does not appear to be a factor in the crash.

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: Warning

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Y/(X)N

COURT ACTION: Y/(X)N

COURT: N/A

COURT DATE/TIME: N/A

*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 Tylor Rancourt

St. Johnsbury Barracks – Troop A

1068 US Route 5; Suite 1

St. Johnsbury, VT 05819

PH: 802-748-3111

FX: 802-748-1585

St. Johnsbury Barracks DLS

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 19A400329

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Tylor Rancourt

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks

CONTACT#: (802) 748-3111

DATE/TIME: 1/17/2019 0834 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 5 South, Barnet

VIOLATION: DLS

ACCUSED: Troy Gibbs

AGE: 58

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time the Vermont State Police responded to US Route 5 South in the Town of Barnet for a disabled vehicle. The operator of the vehicle was identified as Troy Gibbs, 58 of Rutland, VT. Investigation revealed that Gibbs' license was criminally suspended at the time of operation. Gibbs was issued a citation to appear in Caledonia Court at a later date.

COURT ACTION: (X)Y N

COURT DATE/TIME: 2/25/2019 0830 hours

COURT: Caledonia Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

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 Tylor Rancourt

St. Johnsbury Barracks – Troop A

1068 US Route 5; Suite 1

St. Johnsbury, VT 05819

PH: 802-748-3111

FX: 802-748-1585

Middlesex-Arrest on warrant, Operating Without Owners Consent, DLS

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 19A300329

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Daniel Bohnyak

STATION: Middlesex

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

DATE/TIME: 01/19/2019 0650 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 143 Hyland Hill Washington, Vermont

VIOLATION: Arrest on warrant, operating without owners consent, DLS.

ACCUSED: Jonathan Whalley

AGE: 45

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Burlington, Vermont

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 01/19/2019 at approximately 0650 hours Troopers responded to 143 Hyland Hill

in Washington, Vermont for a suspicious male parked in the roadway. Prior to

arrival this male was identified as Jonathan Whalley, who had an active arrest

warrant and had a suspended license. An investigation also revealed the vehicle

Whalley was driving was reported stolen. Whalley was taken into custody without

incident and was transported to the Middlesex State Police Barracks for

processing. Whalley was issued a citation to appear in Orange County Superior

Court- Criminal Division to answer to these offenses and lodged at the

Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility in reference to the warrant.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/20/2019 0800 hours

COURT: Orange County Superior Court- Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: NA

BAIL: NA

MUG SHOT: INCLUDE IMAGE

*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 Bohnyak

Vermont State Police - Middlesex

1080 US Rte 2

Middlesex, Vermont

Phone: (802) 229-9191

Fax: (802) 229-2648

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