St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26A4008103

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Chris Santic                     

STATION:  St. Johnsbury                  

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 7/31/2026 at 1838 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Rt 5 / West Hill Rd, Waterford, VT

VIOLATION: DUI Refusal

 

ACCUSED: Benjamin Morehouse

AGE: 47

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Saint Johnsbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were on routine patrol in the town of Waterford, VT. Troopers observed a motor vehicle violation and subsequently conducted a motor vehicle stop. During the stop, Troopers detected signs of impairment. Morehouse was arrested for suspicion of DUI and transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. Morehouse was later issued a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court – Criminal Division and released.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/10/2026 at 0830 hours          

COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court-Criminal Division

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 Chris Santic

Vermont State Police-St. Johnsbury

1068 US RT 5, Suite 1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont

Phone: (802) 748-3111 ext 3

 

New Haven Barracks / Simple Assault

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B5003310

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Gabriel Schrauf                       

STATION: New Haven Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 07/31/2026 at 1537 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Main St, Whiting, VT

VIOLATION: Simple Assault

 

ACCUSED: Ivan Sokolov                                            

AGE: 37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Watervliet, NY

 

VICTIM: Vaughn T. Filaci

AGE: 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Whiting, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 07/31/2026 at 1537 hours the Vermont State Police – New Haven Barracks were advised of an assault that occurred at an address on Main St., in the Town of Whiting, VT. Investigation revealed Ivan Sokolov (37) had assaulted Vaughn Filaci (35), and placed him in fear.

 

Sokolov was subsequently arrested and transported to the New Haven State Police Barracks for processing. Sokolov was issued a citation for Simple Assault and ordered to appear in Addison County Superior Court on 10/12/2026 at 1230 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/12/2026 at 1230 hours      

COURT: Addison County

LODGED - LOCATION: NA    

BAIL: NA

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.

I 89 South near Exit 16

 

Traffic alert – I 89 S mm91.6 near exit 16 

State of Vermont 

Department of Public Safety 

Vermont State Police 

VSP Williston Barracks 

  

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification 

I 89 South near exit 16 at mm 91.8 there’s been a small brush fire. There are fire departments from multiple agencies taking care of it.

This incident is almost conclued, however traffic will be slow, or stopping, in the area.   

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

 

 

Thanks,

Cullen Gomes

Emergency Communications Dispatcher II

Vermont State Police Williston PSAP

3294 St. George RD Williston VT 05495

Phone 802.878.7111

PSAP FAX 802.878.3173

 

St Albans Barracks / Retail Theft

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2004854

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kevin Rea

STATION: St. Albans

CONTACT#: (802) 524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: July 24, 2026, 2102 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 3108 VT Route 78, Highgate

VIOLATION: Retail Theft

 

ACCUSED: Ingrid Hauf

AGE: 21

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Albans, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On July 27th, 2026, at approximately 1209 hours, Vermont State Police received a report of a retail theft at The Highgate Village Market in the Town of Highgate, VT. An employee of the store reported three unknown individuals entered the store and exited with items without paying on July 24, 2026. Investigation revealed the identity of one of the individuals to be Ingrid Hauf (21) of St. Albans, VT. Ultimately, Hauf was issued a citation to appear before the Franklin County Superior Court on September 1st, 2026, at 0800 hours to face the charge of Retail Theft.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: September 1, 2026, 0800 hours       

COURT: Franklin

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 Kevin Rea

Vermont State Police

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495

802-878-7111

Kevin.Rea@vermont.gov 

New Haven Barracks/ Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE #: 26B5003307

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. Sean Hauter

STATION: New Haven

CONTACT #: (802) 388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 7/31/2026, 1213 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Morgan Rd, Salisbury

VIOLATION: Violation of an abuse prevention order

 

ACCUSED: Robert Morin

AGE: 61

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Salisbury, VT

 

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

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 7/31/2026 at approximately 1213 hours, Troopers responded to a report of an abuse prevention order violation at a residence on Morgan Road in the Town of Salisbury. Investigation revealed Robert Morin (61) of Salisbury, VT, violated an abuse prevention order by contacting the plaintiff.

 

Morin was placed under arrest and transported to the New Haven Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Morin was released with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date.

 

Troopers were assisted on scene by the Middlebury Police Department.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 8/3/2026, 1230 hours

COURT: Addison

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.

Rutland Barracks / MV Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B4005837            

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Eric Jakubowski

STATION: Rutland                           

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: On July 31, 2026, at approximately 0636 hours

STREET: US Route 7

TOWN: Pittsford, Vermont

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Pittsford / Brandon Town Line

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Light Rain

ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet, clear

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Christopher Clark

AGE: 43

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Pittsford, Vermont

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2009

VEHICLE MAKE: Acura

VEHICLE MODEL: TL

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Moderate damage to front left corner of the vehicle.

INJURIES: None Reported

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Oscar Gendron

AGE: 64

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rochester, Vermont

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2000

VEHICLE MAKE: MACK

VEHICLE MODEL: Dump Truck

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Minor damage to rear left wheel.

INJURIES: None reported.

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On 7/31/2026, at approximately 0636 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks were notified of a two-vehicle crash on US Route 7 in Pittsford, VT.

Through investigation it was determined Operator #1 (Clark) was operating vehicle #1, traveling south on US Route 7. Operator #2 (Gendron) was operating vehicle #2, traveling north on US Route 7. Operator #1 (Clark) hydroplaned, lost control of the vehicle and then crossed the centerline into oncoming northbound traffic, and sideswiped vehicle #2. Vehicle #1 exited the roadway to the west and sustained moderate front end damage and Vehicle #2 sustained minor damage to the rear left wheel of the Dump Truck.

The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by Pittsford Fire Department and Pittsford First Response.

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: Pending.

 

Simple assault/VSP-BCI A-Troop East

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4008023

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Det SGT Lyle Decker                         

STATION:  BCI A-Troop East                    

CONTACT#: (802)748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 7/26/26 at 1546 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Northeast Regional Correctional Facility

VIOLATION: simple assault

 

ACCUSED:  Christopher Sargent                                             

AGE: 48

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterford, VT

 

VICTIM: Tristan Garcia

AGE: 26

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 7/26/26, while both Christopher Sargent and Tristan Garcia were housed at the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility, in St Johnsbury, Sargent punched Garcia multiple times, causing minor injuries to include bruises and a laceration to Garcia's head which caused bleeding. Sargent was cited into the Caledonia County Court on 8/31/26 at 0830 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 8/31/26 at 0830 hours        

COURT: Caledonia County

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.

 

 

Detective Sgt Lyle Decker

Bureau of Criminal Investigations

Troop A East

VSP-St. Johnsbury Barracks

 

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, July 22, through Tuesday, July 28, 2026, the troopers of B Troop cited the following individuals on suspicion of driving with a criminally suspended license: 

William Brennan, 45, of Whitingham, VT was the operator of a vehicle that crashed on VT Route 100 in Whitingham on July 25, 2026, at 3:18 PM. Trooper Zachary Kunow cited him to appear at the Superior Court of Windham County on September 22, 2026.

Corinna Johnson, 57, of Shrewsbury, VT was stopped by Trooper Sean Mulderry on US Route 4 at the Ira Rest Stop on July 27, 2026, at 10:50 AM. She is cited to appear at the Superior Court of Rutland County on September 21, 2026.

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

 

 

 

VSP news release inmate assaulting 2 correctional officers, Marble Valley Correctional Center, Rutland VT

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B4005658

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

STATION: VSP BCI Troop B-West Rutland barracks              

CONTACT#: 802 773 9101

 

DATE/TIME: 7-23-2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Marble Valley Correctional Center, Rutland VT

VIOLATION: Assaulting a Protected Professional

 

ACCUSED: Christopher J. Onorato                                              

AGE: 47

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington VT

 

VICTIMS:  Vermont Department of Corrections, Correctional Officers:  Liam Reilly & Brandon Hughes

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:  The Vermont State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation Troop B-West Rutland were contacted by Vermont Department of Corrections on 7-23-2026 to report an inmate (identified as Christopher Onorato) assaulting 2 staff members (named above). 

 

Investigation determined that Onorato was in possession of an improvised weapon (toothbrush with a sharpened point).  Correctional Officers attempted to take control of Onorato, and the weapon punctured a Correctional Officer's arm causing minor injury.  During the ensuing attempts to restrain Onorato, he assaulted a second staff member. 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  8-31-26 10 AM           

COURT: Rutland

LODGED - LOCATION: Onorato remains incarcerated at the Marble Valley Correctional Center for his underlying offenses    

BAIL: N/A for this new offense

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.

 

Detective Sgt. Jesse Robson

Vermont State Police Troop B – West

124 State Place Rutland VT 05701

802 773 9101

 

Berlin Barracks / Excessive Speed

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3006415

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Maldonado                           

STATION: Berlin        

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 07/31/2026 @ 0838 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89 North, Mile Marker 50.8, Berlin, VT

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: Joshua Trombly                           

AGE: 39

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Chelsea, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 07/31/2026, at approximately 0838 hours, Troopers with Vermont State Police were monitoring traffic on Interstate 89 near MM 50.8 in the Town of Berlin. Troopers observed a vehicle traveling in excess of the speed limit, with Radar confirming the vehicle’s speed at 102 mph. The vehicle was stopped and the operator was identified as Joshua Trombly (39) of Chelsea, VT. Trombly was taken into custody and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Trombly was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Washington Criminal Division on 08/20/2026 at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of excessive speed. Additionally, Trombly was issued a Vermont Civil Violation Complaint carrying a waiver amount of $558 and 2 points.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/20/2026 at 0830 hours            

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Washington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: No     

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.

Williston Barracks / Unlawful Trespass

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1005748

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Foley                        

STATION: Williston                    

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: July 31^st, 2026 / 0113 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 127 Tarbox Rd, Jericho, VT

VIOLATION: Unlawful Trespass

 

ACCUSED: Logan Wells                                               

AGE: 19

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Underhill, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On July 30^th, 2026, at approximately 0113 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks responded to Tarbox Rd in Jericho for an unrelated incident. While on scene, contact was made with Logan Wells, 19, of Underhill. Investigation revealed that Wells had been trespassed from the property on which he was staying and was subsequently removed from the property.

 

Wells was released with a citation to appear in the Chittenden County Superior Court on September 3^rd, 2026, at 0830 hours, to answer to the charge of Unlawful Trespass.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: September 3^rd, 2026 / 0830 hours           

COURT: Chittenden

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 / Arrest on Warrant

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3004137

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Prandini                            

STATION: Shaftsbury                     

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 07/31/2026 at 0118 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Sunflower St Pownal, VT

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Chelsea K. Tifft                                              

AGE: 41

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Pownal, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: At the above date and time, Troopers made contact with Chelsea K. Tifft. Tifft was known to have an active arrest warrant and was subsequently placed under arrest. Tifft was transported to the Shaftsbury State Police Barracks for processing and later remanded to the Marble Valley Correctional Facility.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  07/31/2026 at 1230 hours.           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court Bennington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Correctional Facility      

BAIL: $6000

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.

 

Sergeant Colin Shepley

Vermont State Police Shaftsbury

96 Airport Road Shaftsbury, VT 05262

802-442-5421

 

Williston Barracks / MV Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A1005741                                   

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Brandon Sweet

STATION: Williston                        

CONTACT#: (802)878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: July 30, 2026 approximately 1734 hours

STREET: VT Route 116

TOWN: St George

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Saint George Blvd

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Laurel Kelly

AGE: 55

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bristol, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2022

VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet

VEHICLE MODEL: Colorado

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front end damages

INJURIES: None Reported

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Kaydence Pecor

AGE: 19   

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Ferrisburgh, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2015

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: F350

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Rear end damages

INJURIES: Minor

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On July 30, 2026 at approximately 1734 hours, Vermont State Police was dispatched to a two car motor vehicle crash on VT Route 116 at the intersection of Saint George Blvd in the town of St George. 

 

Investigation revealed a southbound traveling vehicle was stopped on VT Route 116 attempted to turn left onto Saint George Blvd.  Operator two, Kaydence Pecor (19) of Ferrisburgh was stopped behind the vehicle when operator one, Laurel Kelly (55) of Bristol was traveling south and subsequently rear-ended Pecor. 

 

Hinesburg Fire Department, Hinesburg Police Department and Richmond Rescue responded to assist with the scene.  Giroux Towing towed Vehicle 1 from the scene.

 

 

Trooper Brandon Sweet & K9 Havok

Vermont State Police - Williston

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495

(802) 878-7111

 

Royalton Barracks / Excessive Speed

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B2004100

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Miller                             

STATION: Royalton                    

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 07-30-2026 / 1242

INCIDENT LOCATION: I-89 S MM 17, Royalton

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: Jackson Graf                                              

AGE: 21

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Oreland, PA

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 7-30-26, at approximately 1242, a trooper assigned to Vermont State Police - Royalton observed a vehicle traveling in excess of the posted 65 MPH speed limit southbound on I-89 near mile marker 17 in Royalton. The vehicle was measured on RADAR at 105 MPH. The vehicle was stopped and the operator was identified as Jackson Graf of Oreland, PA. Graf was arrested and brought to the Royalton state police barracks where he was processed and released with a citation to appear in Windsor County Criminal Court on 9-8-26 at 0830. He was also issued a civil traffic ticket for speeding.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 09-08-2026 / 0830            

COURT: Windsor

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.

 

Trooper Ivan Michels

Vermont State Police

Royalton Barracks – Troop B

2011 VT Route 107

Bethel, VT 05032

802-234-9933

Berlin Barracks / 2nd Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault (x2), Interference with Access to Emergency Services

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3006370

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Dalton Maenpaa                    

STATION: Berlin Barracks                      

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 07/29/2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Orange, VT

VIOLATION: 2nd Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault x2 and Interference With Access To Emergency Services

 

ACCUSED: Ronald Collins

AGE: 39

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Orange, VT

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 07/29/2026 Troopers from the Berlin Barracks responded to the area of Reservoir Road in the Town of Orange for a reported Family Fight. Through investigation, it was determined that Ronald Collins (39) of Orange Vermont, caused pain and fear to a household member. Collins was taken into custody and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Collins was lodged at the Northeast Correctional Complex. Collins was cited to appear in Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Division on 07/30/2026 at 1230 hours

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/30/2026 @ 1230 hours            

COURT: Orange County Superior Court- Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Northeast Correctional Complex

BAIL: Held Without

MUG SHOT: Image Not 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.

 

 

Rutland Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE               

 

NEWS RELEASE

Case: 26B4005825

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Christopher Highbarger

STATION: Rutland

CONTACT#: (802)773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 07/30/2026 at 0045 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7

TOWN/STATE: Rutland, Vermont

 

VIOLATIONS: Arrest on warrant 

 

ACCUSED: Joseph Patoine

AGE: 50

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brandon, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On July 30th, 2026, at approximately 0045 hours, Troopers conducted a motor vehicle stop for an observed violation and discovered the operator, Joseph Patoine, (50) of Brandon, Vermont had a warrant for failure to appear.

 

Patoine was subsequently lodged at the Marble Valley Correctional Facility with instructions to appear in Rutland County Superior Court, Criminal Division on July 30th, 2026, at 1230 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/30/2026 at 1230 hours      

COURT: Rutland County Superior Court, Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Correctional Facility

BAIL: $50

MUG SHOT: N

 

*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.

Berlin Barracks / 2nd Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault and Interference With Access To Emergency Services

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3006370

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Dalton Maenpaa                    

STATION: Berlin Barracks                      

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 07/29/2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Orange, VT

VIOLATION: 2^nd Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault x2 and Interference With Access To Emergency Services

 

ACCUSED: Ronald Collins

AGE: 39

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Orange, VT

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 07/29/2026 Troopers from the Berlin Barracks responded to the area of Reservoir Road in the Town of Orange for a reported Family Fight. Through investigation, it was determined that Ronald Collins (39) of Orange Vermont, caused pain and fear to a household member. Collins was taken into custody and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Collins was lodged at the Northeast Correctional Complex. Collins was cited to appear in Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Division on 07/30/2026 at 1230 hours

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/30/2026 @ 1230 hours            

COURT: Orange County Superior Court- Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Northeast Correctional Complex

BAIL: Held Without

MUG SHOT: Image Not 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.

 

 

Berlin Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3006342

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper David Lambert                             

STATION: Berlin Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 7/28/2026 at 0831 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 100, Moretown, VT

VIOLATION: False Pretenses or Tokens, Grand Larceny, Persons Prohibited from Possessing Firearms, Identity Theft, Access to Computer for Fraudulent Purposes, False Personation

 

ACCUSED:  Tyrin A Smith                                             

AGE: 22

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Winooski, VT

 

VICTIM: Brian Woodard

AGE: 41

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Moretown, VT

 

VICTIM: Rosanna Woodard

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Moretown, VT

 

VICTIM: East Rise Credit Union

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Colchester, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police received a report of fraud. The victims, Brian Woodard (41) and Rosanna Woodard (42) of Moretown, VT, had funds fraudulently transferred from their bank accounts into the suspect’s account, identified as Tyrin Smith (22) of Winooski, VT. The total funds stolen amounted to $18,002.46.

 

Further investigation determined Smith used electronic means to deceive the victims and gain access to their bank accounts in addition to opening a bank account with identification that was not his own.

 

Smith was located on July 29, 2026 at approximately 1537 hours in Winooski and taken into custody.

 

Later in the evening, Vermont State Police executed a search warrant at Smith's address on Bellevue Street in Winooski, VT. During the search, troopers located incriminating evidence connecting Smith to the fraud. Troopers also located and seized a firearm. Smith has a prior conviction of Burglary into an Occupied Dwelling which prohibits him from possessing firearms.

 

Smith was processed at the Berlin Barracks and lodged at the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility for lack of $8,000 bail.

 

There is no additional information at this time.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 7/30/2026 1230 hours           

COURT: Washington Superior Court - Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: NERCF    

BAIL: $8000

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 David Lambert

Vermont State Police

Berlin Barracks

(802)229-9191