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January 3, 2025

Berlin Barracks / DUI

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A3000055

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jae Farnum-Boylan                             

STATION: VSP Berlin               

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 01/03/2025 at approximately 1527 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I-89 Southbound near mile marker 53, Montpelier, VT

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: Kyle D'Amico                                     

AGE: 34

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Reno, NV

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Troopers of the Berlin Barracks responded to Interstate 89 South near mile marker 53 for reports of a disabled vehicle. Upon arrival, the operator Kyle D'Amico showed signs of impairment. D'Amico was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and was brought to the Montpelier Police Department for processing. D'Amico was released with a citation to answer to the charge of DUI.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 1/23/2025 at 0830 hours

COURT: Washington County Superior Court - Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: NO

BAIL: NO

MUG SHOT: Attached

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FW: Route 125 down to 1 lane

Roadway is now back open

 

Dana Burke

Emergency Communications Dispatcher I

Vermont State Police

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Westminster, VT 05158

(802) 722-4600

 

From: Burke, Dana via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Friday, January 3, 2025 6:10 PM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: Route 125 down to 1 lane

 

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State of Vermont  

Department of Public Safety  

Vermont State Police  

New Haven Barracks 

  

Press Release – Highway / Traffic Notification 

  

Vt Route 125 in Cornwall is reduced to one lane in the area of Cider Mill rd due to a  MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH. 

 

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.  

 

 

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Route 125 down to 1 lane

State of Vermont  

Department of Public Safety  

Vermont State Police  

New Haven Barracks 

  

Press Release – Highway / Traffic Notification 

  

Vt Route 125 in Cornwall is reduced to one lane in the area of Cider Mill rd due to a  MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH. 

 

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.  

 

 

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UPDATE St Albans Barracks/Missing Person/John Reynolds

UPDATE: JOHN REYNOLDS HAS BEEN LOCATED SAFE.
 
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VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#:25A2000050

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Andrew Underwood                             

STATION:      St. Albans

CONTACT#: 8025245993

 

DATE/TIME: 01/03/2025

INCIDENT LOCATION: Enosburg/Berkshire

 

WELFARE CHECK / MISSING

John Reynolds Age 60

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

Vermont State Police are looking to make contact with John Reynolds, age 60, who was last seen on 11/13/2024. He is believed to be in the Enosburg/Berkshire area.

 

There are no indicators that Reynolds 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 Andrew Underwood (222)

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

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Update No. 1: Shaftsbury Barracks / Fatal fire investigation

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

      

CASE#: 25B3000010

TROOPERS: Detective Sgt. James Wright and Detective Sgt. Steven Gelder

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks / Vermont Department of Public Safety Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit                

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: About 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025

LOCATION: Chunks Brook Road, Sandgate, VT

INCIDENT: Fatal fire investigation

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

Following completion of autopsies at the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington, the two deceased victims in this incident are identified as Nicole Grogan, 22, and her 12-day-old son, Oliver Stratton. A determination of the cause and manner of their deaths remains pending.

 

The two surviving victims of the fire remain hospitalized in New York.

 

The investigation is continuing into the origin and cause of the fire by the Vermont State Police, the Vermont Department of Public Safety Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit, and the Vermont Division of Fire Safety.

 

VSP will continue to provide updates on this case as new information becomes available.

 

 

***Initial news release, 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025***

The Vermont State Police is investigating a fire that occurred Wednesday morning, Jan. 1, 2025, at a home in the Bennington County town of Sandgate. Two people were killed in the blaze, and another two were injured.

 

The fire was reported at about 11:30 a.m. on Chunks Brook Road. Numerous fire departments from Vermont and New York responded to the scene and eventually were able to bring the fire under control. The two injured victims were transported to hospitals in New York for treatment; the extent of their injuries is unknown at this time.

 

The two deceased victims were located at the scene. Their bodies will be transported to the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington for autopsies that are expected to occur Thursday, Jan. 2, to determine the cause and manner of their deaths.

 

Names of the deceased people in this incident will be released following further investigation and notification of relatives.

 

Members of the Vermont Department of Public Safety Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit are investigating the origin and cause of the fire. Detectives with the Vermont State Police Criminal Division and troopers with the Field Force Division are assisting in the investigation.

 

Anyone who might have information that could be relevant to this case is asked to call Detective Sgt. James Wright at VSP’s Shaftsbury Barracks at 802-442-5421, leave an anonymous tip online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit, or contact the Vermont Arson Tip Award Program (VATAP) hotline at 1-800-32-ARSON (1-800-322-7766).

 

No additional information is currently available. The Vermont State Police will provide updates as the investigation continues.

 

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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 25, 2024 through Tuesday, December 31, 2024, the troopers of B Troop cited the following individuals on suspicion of driving with a criminally suspended license:

 

Robert Morin, 59, of Salisbury, VT was stopped by Trooper Taylor Demick on US Route 7 in Salisbury on December 27, 2024, at 22:34. He is cited to appear at the Superior Court of Addison County on February 3, 2025.

 

 

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

 

 

 

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St Albans Barracks/Missing Person/John Reynolds

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#:25A2000050

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Andrew Underwood                             

STATION:      St. Albans

CONTACT#: 8025245993

 

DATE/TIME: 01/03/2025

INCIDENT LOCATION: Enosburg/Berkshire

 

WELFARE CHECK / MISSING

John Reynolds Age 60

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

Vermont State Police are looking to make contact with John Reynolds, age 60, who was last seen on 11/13/2024. He is believed to be in the Enosburg/Berkshire area.

 

There are no indicators that Reynolds 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 Andrew Underwood (222)

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

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Berlin Barracks / DUI Crash

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A3000024

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jae Farnum-Boylan                            

STATION: Berlin                    

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: January 2, 2025, at approximately 1524 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I-89 Northbound near mile marker 57, Middlesex, VT

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: John Murray                                         

AGE: 53

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Williston, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On January 2, 2025, at approximately 1524 hours, Troopers assigned to the Berlin Barracks responded to a report of a single vehicle crash on I-89 N in the town of Middlesex. The operator of the vehicle was identified as John Murray of Williston, VT. While speaking with Murray, Troopers detected several signs of impairment. Murray was released with a citation to answer to the charge of DUI.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: March 13, 2025, at 0830 hours           

COURT: Washington County Superior Court - Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A   

BAIL: 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.

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A Troop / DLS Criminal Incidents

NEWS RELEASE – DLS INCIDENTS

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

For the week of Thursday, December 25, 2025 through Tuesday, December 31st, 2024, the troopers of A Troop cited the following individuals on suspicion of driving with a criminally suspended license:

 

 

Case #:24A2009287

Trooper: Benjamin Emerson

Offenders Name: Shaun Richard

Age: 50

Hometown of Offender: Franklin, VT

Date and Time of Violation: 12/30/24 1614 hours

Location of Violation: VT Route 7, Georgia, VT

Court Date and Time: 02/03/25 1000 hours

Location of Court: Franklin Superior Court St. Albans

 

 

Case #:24A2009260

Trooper: Sgt. Chris Hunt

Offenders Name: Clayton Shortsleeves

Age: 29

Hometown of Offender: St. Albans, VT

Date and Time of Violation: 12/29/24 1130 hours

Location of Violation: I 89 S MM 113.2 St. Albans, VT

Court Date and Time: 02/18/25 0830 hours

Location of Court: Franklin Superior Court

 

Case #: 24A2009324

Trooper: Blair

Offenders Name: Justin Rockwell

Age: 35

Hometown of Offender: Enosburgh

Date and Time of Violation: 12/31/2024    2038 hours

Location of Violation: East Berkshire Rd, Berkshire

Court Date and Time: 02/18/2025    1000 hours

Location of Court: Franklin Superior Court

 

 

Case #: 24A2009313

Trooper: Bellinghiri

Offenders Name: Nathan Morris

Age: 21

Hometown of Offender: Enosburgh

Date and Time of Violation: 12/31/2024    1500 hours

Location of Violation: I 89 N MM 112 Fairfax, VT

Court Date and Time: 02/03/2025    1000 hours

Location of Court: Franklin Superior 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

 

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New Haven Barracks / DUI #1

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25B5000050

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Josh Gurwicz

STATION:  New Haven Barracks              

CONTACT#: 802-388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: January 3, 2025, at 0040 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: U.S. Route 7 / Dakin Road, Ferrisburgh, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Ryan Baringer

AGE: 21

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Panton, Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 01/03/2025 at approximately 0040 hours, the Vermont State Police initiated a motor vehicle stop for a traffic violation. Troopers identified the operator as Ryan Baringer.

 

While speaking with Baringer, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. Baringer was screened for DUI and was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI. Baringer was transported to the New Haven State Police Barracks for processing.  At the conclusion of processing, Baringer was released with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on January 13, 2025.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 01/13/2025 at 12:30 pm

COURT: Addison 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.



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Derby Barracks / Domestic Assault and Unlawful Trespass

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A5000035

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ian Alford                            

STATION: Derby

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 1/2/2025 2143 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Creek Road Craftsbury, VT

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault, Unlawful Trespass

 

ACCUSED: Raymond Stevens-Reil                                              

AGE: 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Craftsbury, VT

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police was dispatched to a report of a domestic dispute at a residence on Creek Road in Craftsbury VT. Investigation revealed Raymond Stevens-Reil, age 35 of Craftsbury, had caused bodily injury to a family member. Stevens-Reil was transported to the Derby barracks for processing and was later lodged at the Northern State Correctional Facility for lack of $500 bail imposed by the Honorable Court. Stevens-Reil was cited to appear in Orleans Superior Court on 1/3/2025 at 12:30PM to answer to charges of domestic assault and unlawful trespass.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 1/3/2025 1230PM          

COURT: Orleans Criminal Court

LODGED - LOCATION: Northern State Correctional Facility

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.

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January 2, 2025

Rutland Barracks / VCOR

STATE OF VERMONT

 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

 

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

 

CASE#: 25B4000028      

 

TROOPER: Trooper Bruce Cleaver

 

STATION: Rutland

 

CONTACT#: (802)773-9101

 

 

DATE/TIME: 01/02/2025 at 0306 hours

 

LOCATION: West Rutland, VT 

 

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release

 

 

ACCUSED: Ryan McNamara

 

AGE: 40

 

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: West Rutland, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On January 2nd, 2025, at approximately 0306 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks Troopers responded to a call for a family fight in the Town of West Rutland, Vermont.  Through investigation Troopers determined that Ryan McNamara was in violation of his conditions of release. McNamara was taken into custody and transported to the State Police Barracks in Rutland. McNamara was later lodged at the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Center. 

 

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

 

BAIL: N/A

 

MUG SHOT: N/A

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

 

COURT: Rutland Superior Court, Criminal Division. 

 

COURT DATE/TIME: January 2nd, 2025 at 12:30

 

 

 

Trooper Bruce Cleaver

Vermont State Police

124 State Place

Rutland, VT 05701

Barracks: 802-773-9101

Email: Bruce.Cleaver@Vermont.Gov

 

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Berlin Barracks / DUI Drugs

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A3000001

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jae Farnum-Boylan                             

STATION: VSP Berlin               

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 01/01/2025 at approximately 0105 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I-89 Northbound near mile marker 55.4, Montpelier, VT

VIOLATION: DUI Drugs

 

ACCUSED: Petra Lalomia                                         

AGE: 18

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Cabot, VT

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time at the above listed location, while on patrol, Troopers of the Berlin Barracks conducted a routine traffic stop. Upon investigation, the operator Petra Lalomia showed signs of impairment. Lalomia was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and was brought to the Berlin Police Department for processing. Lalomia was released to a sober adult with a citation to answer to the charge of DUI Drugs.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 3/6/2025 at 0830       

COURT: Washington County Superior Court - Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: NO

BAIL: NO

MUG SHOT: N/A

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Berlin Barracks/ Agg Disorderly Conduct, Obstruction of Justice

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 24A3008421

RANK/TROOPER: Trooper Mae Murdock

STATION: VSP Berlin                     

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: December 30, 2024, 1554 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Billings Mobile, 758 Waterbury-Stowe Rd Waterbury, VT

VIOLATION:

Aggravated Disorderly Conduct, a violation of Title 13 VSA 1026a

              Offense Committed in the Presence of a child, a violation of Title 13 VSA 1047

              Obstruction of Justice, a violation of Title 13 VSA 3015

             

 

ACCUSED: Damon Callis

AGE: 44

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Silver Spring, MD

 

VICTIM: Samuel Parsons

AGE: 24

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:           

               On December 30, 2024, at approximately 1554 hours, troopers with the Berlin Barracks received a report of an assault that occurred at the Billings Mobile located in Waterbury, VT. Subsequent investigation revealed Damon Callis (44) of Silver Springs, MD engaged in violent behavior against Parsons and made unreasonable noise. Four juvenile children were present in Callis’ vehicle at the time of his behavior.

              On January 01, 2025, Callis committed the offense of obstruction of justice when he offered monetary compensation to influence the outcome of the investigation.

              On January 01, 2025, Callis appeared at the Stowe Police Department where he received a criminal citation for the above charges. Callis was issued a citation to appear in Washington County Superior Court- Criminal Division on January 23, 2025, at 0830 hours. 

This investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone who witnessed this incident is encouraged to contact Trooper Mae Murdock at the Berlin Barracks at 802-229-9191. Anonymous tips may be provided online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: January 23, 2025, at 0830 hours            

COURT: Washington County Superior Court - Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: NO     

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: NO

 

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VT ROUTE 242 JAY

State of Vermont  

Department of Public Safety  

Vermont State Police  

Derby Barracks 

 

VT Route 242 in Jay from Montgomery Center is reported to have extremely poor road conditions due to inclement weather.  If travelling this area, make sure your vehicle is optimized for the road conditions as there have been many vehicles going off the road.  

 

Be prepared or seek alternate routes.   

  

Please drive carefully.  

 

 

Benjamin Dubuque

Emergency Communications Dispatcher II

Williston PSAP

3294 Saint George Rd

Williston, VT 05495

O: 802.878.7111 / F: 802.878.3173

 

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CORRECTED NAME RE: Berlin Barracks // DUI Refusal; Resisting Arrest

The last name should be Skates

 

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Subject: Berlin Barracks // DUI Refusal; Resisting Arrest

 

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VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A3000007

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Ryan Riegler                           

STATION:         Berlin Barracks            

CONTACT#:  802.229.9191

 

DATE/TIME:  01/01/2025 at approximately 1802 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Loomis Hill Road, Waterbury, VT

VIOLATION: DUI Refusal; Resisting Arrest

 

ACCUSED:   Gianna Stakes                                            

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Stowe, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police responded to a vehicle off of Loomis Hill Rd. in the Town of Waterbury. Upon arrival, the operator, Gianna Stakes showed signs of impairment. Stakes resisted troopers commands and physically resisted her arrest. Stakes was transported to the Montpelier Police Department where she refused to undergo processing. Stakes was transported to Chittenden County Correctional Center with a citation to appear for the aforementioned charges.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/13/2025 at 0830           

COURT: Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: No    

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.

 

Trooper Ryan Riegler

Berlin Barracks

578 Paine Turnpike N.

Berlin, VT

802.229.9191

 

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St Johnsbury Barracks / Aggravated Domestic Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#:25A4000013

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Goodwin                            

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 01/02/2025 @ 0034 Hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 5, Thetford, VT

VIOLATION: 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Justin Brochu                                              

AGE: 37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Homeless

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police received a 911 call of a domestic disturbance at a business located on Us Route 5 in the Town of Thetford, VT. Troopers responded, and investigations revealed Justin Brochu caused a family member to fear serious bodily injury or death.  Brochu was taken into custody and transported to the Bradford State Police Outpost for processing.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 01/02/2025 at 12:30 PM            

COURT: Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Northeast Correctional Complex      

BAIL: $5,000

MUG SHOT: IMAGE INCLDUED

 

*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.

 

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Berlin Barracks // DUI Refusal; Resisting Arrest

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A3000007

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Ryan Riegler                           

STATION:         Berlin Barracks            

CONTACT#:  802.229.9191

 

DATE/TIME:  01/01/2025 at approximately 1802 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Loomis Hill Road, Waterbury, VT

VIOLATION: DUI Refusal; Resisting Arrest

 

ACCUSED:   Gianna Stakes                                            

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Stowe, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police responded to a vehicle off of Loomis Hill Rd. in the Town of Waterbury. Upon arrival, the operator, Gianna Stakes showed signs of impairment. Stakes resisted troopers commands and physically resisted her arrest. Stakes was transported to the Montpelier Police Department where she refused to undergo processing. Stakes was transported to Chittenden County Correctional Center with a citation to appear for the aforementioned charges.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/13/2025 at 0830           

COURT: Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: No    

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.

 

Trooper Ryan Riegler

Berlin Barracks

578 Paine Turnpike N.

Berlin, VT

802.229.9191

 

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