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September 1, 2026

Rutland Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
  
CASE#: 26B4006663
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Christopher Highbarger
STATION: Rutland
CONTACT#: 802-773-9101
DATE/TIME:  09/01/2026 @ 0743 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Multiple locations, Pittsford, VT
ACCUSED: Jeremie Bernard                                 
AGE: 42 
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Pittsford, VT
 
(The Vermont State Police does not release the names of sexual assault or domestic violence victims.)
VIOLATION:
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Assault and Robbery, Domestic Assault, Attempted Escape, Aggravated Disorderly Conduct, Disorderly Conduct
  
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 09/01/2026, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks received a report of a man who was obstructing traffic on Route 7 in Pittsford. Troopers were advised that the situation had escalated and that the man had become assaultive. Troopers arrived on scene and took Jeremie Bernard into custody for domestic assault. Through investigation, Troopers discovered that Bernard had committed the crimes of Domestic Assault, Aggravated Disorderly Conduct, and Assault and Robbery, Disorderly Conduct. While being processed at the Rutland Barracks, Bernard attempted to escape custody and attempted to assault a Trooper.
 
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 09/02/2026 @ 1230 hours          
COURT: Rutland County Superior Court
LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility
BAIL: N
MUG SHOT: N

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Shaftsbury Barracks / Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B3004861                                              

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jason Danielsen

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                             

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 9/1/2026 at 0640 hours

STREET: US Route 7

TOWN: Shaftsbury

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: MM 18

WEATHER: Raining

ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Dana Pratt

AGE: 34     

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2012

VEHICLE MAKE: Nissan

VEHICLE MODEL: Pathfinder

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: Minor

HOSPITAL: SVMC

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On 9/1/2026, at approximately 0640 hours, Vermont Troopers responded to a single vehicle crash on US Route 7 in the town of Shaftsbury, VT. Investigation revealed that Dana Pratt (34) was travelling north in a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder when he hydroplaned, causing the vehicle to leave the roadway. After leaving the roadway, the vehicle rolled onto the shoulder. Pratt sustained suspected minor injuries in the crash. The Vermont State Police was assisted the Bennington Rescue and the Shaftsbury Fire Department.

 

 

COURT ACTION: No

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Berlin Barracks / Single Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A3007344                                 

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Normile

STATION: Berlin Barracks                             

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 09/01/2026 at 1431 hours

STREET: I89 near MM 64.4

TOWN: Waterbury        

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Kayla Groves

AGE: 32

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Burlington, VT

 

PASSENGER 1: James Russell

AGE: 32

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Burlington, VT

 

PASSENGER 2: Juvenile

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2005

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: Sienna

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: Suspected minor

HOSPITAL: UVMMC

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On 09/01/2026, at approximately 1431 hours, Troopers were notified of a single vehicle crash on I89 near MM 64.4 in the town of Waterbury. Investigation revealed that Kayla Groves (32) of Burlington, VT was traveling north on I89 when she lost control of Vehicle #1 due to a defective tire. Vehicle #1 left the roadway, overturned, and came to rest off the northbound shoulder. Groves sustained suspected minor injuries and was transported to UVMMC. Neither passenger sustained injuries.

 

The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by members of the Waterbury Fire Department and Waterbury Ambulance Service. I89 was limited to one lane of travel for approximately one hour while the investigation was conducted.

 

VCVC: Pending

COURT ACTION: NO

COURT DATE/TIME: N/A

COURT: N/A

MUGSHOT: N/A   

 

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Rutland Barracks / Domestic Assault, Resisting Arrest

STATE OF VERMONT 
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 
VERMONT STATE POLICE 
NEWS RELEASE 
 
CASE#: 26B4006664 
RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Caden Lockwood                                 
STATION: Rutland                      
CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101 
 
DATE/TIME: 09/1/2026 
INCIDENT LOCATION: Wells, Vermont 
VIOLATION: Domestic Assault / Resisting Arrest 
 
ACCUSED: Heidi Baron 
AGE: 34 
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Wells, VT 
 
(The Vermont State Police does not release the names of sexual assault or domestic violence victims.) 
 
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 09/01/2026, at approximately 0626 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks responded to a family fight / domestic on Saw Mill Hill Rd, in Wells, VT. Through investigation, it was revealed that Heidi Baron (34) caused pain and injury to a family member. Baron attempted to flee on foot and resisted arrest. Baron was subsequently apprehended and taken into custody. 
 
Baron was brought to Rutland Superior Court, Criminal Division, to appear before a judge. 
 
 
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  
BAIL: N/A 
MUG SHOT: No 
COURT ACTION: Yes 
COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division 
COURT DATE/TIME: Pending 
 
*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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