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November 30, 2024

SHAFTSBURY FIELD STATION/LOST HUNTER/TOWN OF ARLINGTON

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE
       
CASE#: 24B3004203
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Sgt Justin Walker                            
STATION:  Shaftsbury Field Station                    
CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

DATE/TIME: 11/30/24 @ 1723 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Butternut Gutter/South Road area, Arlington





AGE: 14 year old juvenile
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sunderland

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 11/30/24 at approximately 1723 hours Vermont State Police were advised of a lost juvenile hunter in the area of woods near South Road and Butternut Gutter, Arlington.

After establishing a command post where joint operations could be conducted, the Arlington Fire Department entered the woods and were able to locate the juvenile, who was then escorted out to safety. Once out, the juvenile was evaluated by Northshire Rescue before being released to a family member.


Sergeant Justin Walker
Patrol Commander
Vermont State Police 
Troop B - Shaftsbury
96 Airport Rd
Shaftsbury, VT 05262
802-442-5421

Westminster Barracks / Domestic Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 24B1008066

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alibozek                            

STATION: Westminster Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 11/30/2024 at 1700 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Airport Road, Weathersfield

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Jessika Nelson                                          

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Weathersfield, VT

 

VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Weathersfield, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Vermont State Police received a report of an assault that occurred on Airport Road in Weathersfield, Windsor County. Investigation into the assault led to the arrest of Jessika Nelson (40) for Domestic Assault. Nelson was taken into custody without incident and transported to Springfield Police Department for processing. Nelson was lodged at Southern State Correctional Facility on $500 bail, issued court ordered conditions of release, and a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windsor Criminal Division on 12/02/2024 at 1230 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  12/02/2024 at 1230 hours          

COURT: Vermont Superior Court Windsor Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: SSCF     

BAIL: $500

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.

 

Tpr. Timothy Alibozek

Vermont State Police

Westminster Barracks

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Westminster, VT

Barracks – 802-722-4600

 

News Release Vermont State Police - non-life-threatening gunshot wound in the Arlington VT area

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 24B3004205

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:   Det. Sgt. Jesse Robson                          

STATION: Bureau of Criminal Investigation           

CONTACT#: 802 442 5421

 

DATE/TIME: 11-30-2024, afternoon

INCIDENT LOCATION / Persons involved: under investigation

 

 

VICTIM: Not released due to early stages of investigation

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 11-30-2024 at about 8 PM, Vermont State Police were notified by Arlington Rescue of a patient who arrived at the Arlington Rescue Squad building with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the hand, several hours earlier.  The victim was transported to Albany Medical Center and is receiving treatment.  The preliminary information provided to law enforcement indicates that this is an isolated event and there is no associated threat to public safety.  No additional information is currently available.

 

Please contact the Vermont State Police Shaftsbury at 802 442 5421 with any information or submit a tip at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit

 

Detective Sgt. Jesse Robson

Vermont State Police Troop B – West

124 State Place Rutland VT 05701

802 773 9101

 

St. Albans Barracks // Request for Information

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 24A2008605

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Jared Blair                            

STATION:  St. Albans Barracks                

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 11/30/24 @ approximately 1808 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: South Main St, Enosburgh

VIOLATION: Unlawful Mischief

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: At the above date and time, Vermont State Police received a report of a vehicle that was vandalized behind a business on South Main St in Enosburgh. Troopers from the St. Albans barracks responded to investigate. An unknown male has become a person of interest. If anyone recognizes the male in the attached photo you are asked to please contact the Vermont State Police – St. Albans Barracks with any information or submit a tip at  https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit

 

 

 

Trooper Jared Blair

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

140 Fisher Pond Rd

St. Albans, VT 05478

(802)-524-5993

jared.blair@vermont.gov

 

St. Albans Barracks / Request for Information

 

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 24A2008586

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Cody Bellinghiri

STATION:  St. Albans                

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 11/30/2024 at approximately 0658 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Franklin General Store

VIOLATION: Burglary

 

ACCUSED: Unknown                                     

AGE: NA

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: NA

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time The Vermont State Police received a report of a Burglary at the Franklin General Store in the town of Franklin. Troopers responded to the store and investigated the scene. Investigation revealed that the suspect forcefully entered the store, stole various items, and damaged the ATM. An image of a potential suspect is attached to this press release. If anyone has any information regarding this incident or can recognize the individual in the photo attached please contact the St. Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993 or leave an anonymous tip at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

COURT ACTION: Unavailable

COURT DATE/TIME: NA

COURT:NA

LODGED - LOCATION: NA

BAIL: NA

MUG SHOT: NA

 

*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 Cody Bellinghiri

Vermont State Police – St. Albans

140 Fisher Pond Road

St. Albans, VT 05468

(802) 524-5993

 

Westminster Barracks / Aggravated Domestic Assault / Arrest on Warrant

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 24B1008031

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Chayan Flores                             

STATION:  Westminster Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 11/29/24 at approximately 2126 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: High Street, Cavendish, VT

VIOLATION: Aggravated Domestic Assault / Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED:  Kevin Austin                                             

AGE: 31

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Cavendish, VT

 

 

ACCUSED:  Jacob Austin                                             

AGE: 26

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Cavendish, VT

 

VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

AGE: 26

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Cavendish, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:  On the above date and time, Troopers with the Vermont State Police Westminster Barracks responded to a report of a physical altercation at a residence on High Street in the Town of Cavendish, VT (Windsor County).  Investigation revealed Kevin Austin had assaulted a family member and fled to an address in Ludlow.  Troopers were able to locate him and take him into custody for aggravated domestic assault.  During the course of the investigation, it was learned another person present at the address in Cavendish had an active warrant for their arrest.  Jacob Austin was taken into custody and transported to Southern State Correctional Facility. 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 12/02/2024 at 12:30pm (for both accused)           

COURT: Windsor

LODGED - LOCATION:   SSCF  

BAIL: $50

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.

Royalton Barracks / DUI Crash

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 24B2006000

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Elisabeth Plympton                          

STATION: Royalton                    

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 11/30/2024 at 0143 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Hartland Hill Rd / Town Farm Hill Rd, Hartland, Vermont. 

 

VIOLATION: DUI

ACCUSED: Brent Allard                                    

AGE: 42                                                                                                              

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Shutesbury, MA

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Royalton Barracks were notified of a single vehicle crash in the area of Hartland Hill Road and Town Farm Hill Rd, in the Town of Hartland, Vermont. 

 

Prior to arrival, Troopers were notified the operator, Allard (42) had been given a ride from the scene by a good Samaritan to the Windsor County Sherriff's Office in the Town of Woodstock, Vermont. Upon arrival, Troopers made contact with Allard. While speaking with Allard, Troopers detected signs of impairment. Investigation revealed Allard was operating a motor vehicle under the influence of intoxicants. Allard was transported to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center by members from the Woodstock Ambulance due to injuries he sustained during the crash. Allard was issued a citation to appear before the Windsor County Superior Court – Criminal Division at a later date and time.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/18/2025 at 0830         

COURT: Windsor

LODGED - LOCATION: NO  

BAIL: NO

MUG SHOT: N/A



Trooper Elisabeth Plympton

Vermont State Police

Royalton Barracks

2011 VT RT 107
Bethel, VT 05032
Tel: 802-234-9933