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June 30, 2025

Williston Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#:  25A1004770

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Brandon Sweet

STATION: Williston Barracks   

CONTACT#: (802)878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: June 30, 2025 at approximately 1719 hours

STREET: VT Route 15

TOWN: Jericho

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Browns Trace Road

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR:  Liam Repp

AGE: 18

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richmond, VT

INJURIES: N/A

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2014

VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru

VEHICLE MODEL: Forester

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Passenger Side Door Damages

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR:  Brian Parkin

AGE: 47

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barton, VT

INJURIES: N/A

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

PASSENGER #1:  Lissette Parkin

AGE:  48

SEATBELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barton, VT

INJURIES: N/A

HOSPITAL?  N/A

 

PASSENGER #2:  Juvenile

AGE: 

SEATBELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: N/A

INJURIES: N/A

HOSPITAL?  N/A

 

PASSENGER #3:  Juvenile

AGE: 

SEATBELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: N/A

INJURIES: N/A

HOSPITAL?  N/A

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2017

VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru

VEHICLE MODEL: Impreza

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Passenger Side Front End Damages

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On June 30, 2025 at approximately 1719 hours, Vermont State Police responded to the intersection of VT Route 15 and Browns Trace Road in the town of Jericho for a reported two vehicle crash.  Preliminary investigation indicated Vehicle 2 was traveling east on VT Route 15 traveling past Browns Trace Road.  Vehicle 1 had been traveling west on VT Route 15 when it began turning left onto Browns Trace Road and was struck by Vehicle 2.  Based on evidence on scene and statements from operators and witnesses, Vehicle 1 had failed to yield to the right of way of Vehicle 2 as it was traveling east on VT Route 15. 

 

No injuries were reported from all parties involved.  Both vehicle were drivable from the scene.  Vermont State Police were assisted by members of the Underhill Jericho First Response, Richmond Rescue and Underhill Jericho Fire Department. 

 

 

 

Trooper Brandon Sweet

Vermont State Police - Williston

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495

(802) 878-7111

 

Westminster Barracks / LSA

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 25B1004722                                              

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kieran McManus

STATION: Westminster                                

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 06/28/2025; 0730hrs

INCIDENT LOCATION: 753 Vermont Route 100 North, Jamaica

VIOLATION: Leaving the Scene of an Accident

 

ACCUSED: Jhojan Poma                                            

AGE: 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Windham, VT

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On June 28, 2025, at approximately 0730 hours, Troopers with the Vermont State Police Westminster Barracks were advised of a single vehicle crash on Vermont Route 100 North in the Town of Jamaica. The operator reportedly went off the road, resulting in damage to a street sign, and then left the area. Following an investigation, the operator was located and identified as Jhojan Poma. Poma was cited to appear in the Windham County Criminal Division to answer to the above charge.

 

 

MUG SHOT: N

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Windham County

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/29/25; 0830 hours         

 

 

 

*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 Kieran McManus

Vermont State Police

Troop B - Westminster

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Putney, VT 05346

(802) 722-4600

Kieran.McManus@Vermont.gov

 

Williston Barracks / Vehicle Fire

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#:  25A1004760

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Brandon Sweet

STATION: Williston Barracks   

CONTACT#: (802)878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: June 30, 2025 at approximately 1342 hours

STREET: Interstate 89 North

TOWN: Milton

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: N/A

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: 104.2

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR/ACCUSED:  Travis Reynells

AGE: 51

SEAT BELT? Unknown

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Colchester, VT

INJURIES: N/A

HOSPITAL: N/A

VIOLATION:

-             Operating with a Criminally Suspended License

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2009

VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru

VEHICLE MODEL: Forester

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On June 30, 2025 at approximately 1342 hours, Vermont State Police responded to the area of Interstate 89 North at mile marker 104.2 in the town of Milton for a reported vehicle fire.  Troopers along with Milton Fire Department arrived on scene and observed a 2009 Subaru Forester on the shoulder of the roadway fully engulfed in flames for unknown reasons.  The operator was identified as Travis Reynells (51) of Colchester.  Reynells was able to exit the vehicle without any reported injury. 

 

Further investigation revealed Reynells was operating the vehicle with a Criminally Suspended License.  Reynells was subsequently issued a citation to appear at the Chittenden County Superior Court on August 7, 2025 at 0830 to answer to the charge of Operating with a Criminally Suspended License.

 

One lane of the interstate was shut down for approximately one hour.  The vehicle was removed by TDI Towing.

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A      

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: No

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Chittenden County Superior Court

COURT DATE/TIME: August 7, 2025 at 0830 hours          

 

 

 

Trooper Brandon Sweet

Vermont State Police - Williston

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495

(802) 878-7111

 

Vermont State Police Watch Commander schedule, June 30 to July 6, 2025

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Watch Commander Schedule for the week of June 30 to July 6, 2025. 

 

Please follow the attached instructions for contacting the Watch Commanders.

 

Watch Commander – North

Lt. Andrew Jensen

andrew.jensen@vermont.gov

 

 

Watch Commander – South

Through 11:59 p.m. Friday, July 4

Lt. Anthony French

anthony.french@vermont.gov

 

Starting at midnight Saturday, July 5

Capt. Steve Coote

steven.coote@vermont.gov

 

 

 

Watch Commander – Troop A (north)

Williston: 802-878-7111

St. Albans: 802-524-5993

Berlin: 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

 

 

VSP Williston Barracks/Four-Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 25A1004753

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: SGT. JOSEPH SZAREJKO

STATION: VSP NEW HAVEN

CONTACT#: (802) 388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 6/30/25,

STREET: VERMONT ROUTE 15

TOWN: Cambridge, Vermont

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Roundabout

WEATHER: Clear.

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry.

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR/ACCUSED: Jackson W. Minor

AGE: 20

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fairfax, Vermont.

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2019

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: SuperDuty

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Moderate Front End Damage

INJURIES: N/A

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: William R. Russ

AGE: 66

SEAT BELT? YES

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Williston, Vermont.

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2019

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: Tundra

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Minor contact damage.

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

VEHICLE # 3:

OPERATOR: Friedora Haley

AGE: 61

SEAT BELT? YES

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Jeffersonville, Vermont.

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2022

VEHICLE MAKE: FORD

VEHICLE MODEL: F-150

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #3: Moderate Damage.

Injuries: Minor

Hospital: University of Vermont Medical Center.

 

VEHICLE #4:

OPERATOR: Uriah B. Keith

AGE: 27

SEAT BELT: YES

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Montpelier, Vermont.

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2006

VEHICLE MAKE: CHEVROLET

MODEL: SILVERADO:

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #4: MODERATE DAMAGE.

INJURIES: N/A

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On 6/30/25 at approximately 09:41 hours, Vermont State Police responded to a reported four (4) vehicle motor vehicle crash on Vermont Route 15 in the Town of Cambridge.  Further investigation revealed that all four vehicles involved were traveling east on Vermont Route 15, approaching the roundabout.  A vehicle which was not involved in the crash was making a left turn into a private business.  Vehicle 2 was directly behind the vehicle attempting to make the left turn followed by vehicles 3 and 4. All three vehicles were able to come to a complete stop prior to the crash occurring.  Vehicle 1, which was the last vehicle in line, was not able to slow down in time and collided with the rear end of Vehicle 4.  From the impact, the front end of vehicle 4 struck the rear end of vehicle 3, which subsequently caused the front end of vehicle 3 to collide with vehicle 2. The operator of vehicle 3 was subsequently transported to the UVM Medical Center for suspected minor injuries.  The Vermont State Police were assisted by members of the Cambridge Fire Department and members of Cambridge Rescue.

 

 

 

 

Sergeant Joseph Szarejko (413)

Vermont State Police

Troop "B" New Haven Barracks

Phone # (802) 388-4919

FAX # (802) 453-7918

Joseph.T.Szarejko@vermont.gov

 

 

New Haven Barracks/ Disturbing Peace by Electronic Communications

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
 
NEWS RELEASE
 
CASE#: 25B5002821
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Sean Hauter
STATION: New Haven
CONTACT#: (802) 388-4919
 
DATE/TIME: 6/26/25, 0251 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: VT-22A, Panton
VIOLATION: Disturbing peace by electronic communications
 
ACCUSED: Jackson Buck
AGE: 43
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Panton, VT
 
VICTIM: LD Safety Marking Corp.
 
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
 
On 6/26/25, Troopers responded to a report of threatening messages being sent to LD Safety Marking Corps. following routine lane marking on VT Route 22A in the Town of Panton. Investigation revealed Jackson Buck (43) of Panton, VT attempted to harass the company by repeated electronic communications. On 6/30/25, Buck was issued a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date.
 
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 8/11/25, 1230 hours
COURT: Addison
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.

Shaftsbury Barracks / DUI Crash & 2x Reckless Endangerment

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 25B3002495                          

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Arel

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                                      

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 06/29/2025 | 2027 hours

STREET: Vermont Route 7A

TOWN: Dorset

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: US Route 7

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Haman Brijraj

AGE: 27

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Schenectady, NY

VIOLATION:

  • DUI Drug
  • 2x Reckless Endangerment

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2023

VEHICLE MAKE: Kia

VEHICLE MODEL: Sportage

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: Multiple Sustained

HOSPITAL: Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC)

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On the above-mentioned date and time, the Vermont State Police was notified of a roll-over crash located on Vermont Route 7A in Dorset, Vermont. Manchester Police Department along with Northshire Rescue Squad arrived on scene followed by Vermont State Police. It was discovered that Brijraj was in operation of the motor vehicle when he rolled-over his car with two juvenile occupants inside. Brijraj was seen on scene displaying signs of impairment and had to be brought to SVMC for medical treatment. Brijraj was issued a citation to appear before the Vermont Superior Court – Bennington Division on September 08, 2025, at 0830 hours to answer for the charges of DUI drug, and 2x reckless endangerment.

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: NO

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Bennington Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/08/2025 | 0830 hours         

 

*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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Trooper Michael Arel

Vermont State Police

“B” Troop – Shaftsbury

96 Airport Road

Shaftsbury, VT 05262

(802) 442-5421