STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 26A3006356
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Katie Finn
STATION: Berlin Barracks
CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191
DATE/TIME: 07/28/2026 @ 2052 hours
STREET: Guptil Rd
TOWN: Waterbury Center
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Apple Hill Rd
WEATHER: Rain
ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Marino Bartolomei
AGE: 56
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterbury, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2025
VEHICLE MAKE: Ford
VEHICLE MODEL: F-150
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Moderate damage to driver front quarter panel
INJURIES: None
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: Jenna Townsend
AGE: 39
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barre, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2019
VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet
VEHICLE MODEL: Traverse
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Moderate damage to front driver quarter panel
INJURIES: None
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On the above date and time at the above listed location, the Vermont State Police received a report of a crash involving a Chevrolet Traverse and a Ford F-150. Investigation revealed that Marino Bartolomei was on his way to his residence when he drove into the guardrail on the bridge, then crossed the double yellow line and struck Jenna Townsend’s vehicle. Indicators of impairment were detected on Bartolomei, and he was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and brought to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Bartolomei was released with a citation to answer to the above charge.
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Y
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT: Washington County Court – Criminal Division
COURT DATE/TIME: 08/13/2026 @ 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.
