Westminster Barracks / Multiple Charges (DUI Serious Bodily Injury)

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25B1003193

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Peter Romeo                             

STATION: Westminster Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 05/08/2025 – 11:08 AM

INCIDENT LOCATION: Main Street, Putney, VT

VIOLATION: D.U.I Drug – Serious Bodily Injury or Death Resulting, Gross Negligent Operation

 

ACCUSED: Jason A. Ball

AGE: 23

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Alstead, NH

 

VICTIM: N/A

AGE: 77

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Putney, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 05/08/2025 at approximately 11:08 AM, the Vermont State Police received multiple 911 calls regarding a pedestrian who was struck by a motor vehicle on Main Street in the Town of Putney.  The investigation revealed that the vehicle left the roadway and struck two pedestrians who were walking on the sidewalk. The operator of the vehicle was identified as Jason A. Ball (23). Ball was taken into custody for suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs and for operating in a grossly negligent manner.  One of the pedestrians sustained serious injuries and is in critical condition.  The other pedestrian sustained minor injuries. Ball was transported to the Westminster Barracks for processing. Ball was later lodged at Southern State Correctional Facility in lieu of $25,000 bail. Ball issued a criminal citation to appear before the Windham County Superior Court on 05/09/2025 at 12:30 PM for the charges of D.U.I Drug – Serious Bodily Injury or Death Resulting and Gross Negligent Operation. The identity of the pedestrian is pending notification of family.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 05/09/2025 – 12:30 PM

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division

LODGED – Yes

BAIL: $25,000

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.

 

 

Update No. 2: Shaftsbury Barracks / Hit and run resulting in life-threatening injuries

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 25B3001829

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jared Lacoste

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: About 6:35 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 2025

INCIDENT LOCATION: Pownal, VT

VIOLATION: Hit and run resulting in serious injuries

 

ACCUSED: Under investigation

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

VICTIM: Name withheld at this time

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The Vermont State Police has identified the vehicles and operators in question. The investigation into this incident remains active and ongoing. VSP thanks members of the public who provided valuable information that assisted with locating the two vehicles.

 

Troopers continue to ask that anyone with information regarding this case contact the Shaftsbury Barracks at 802-442-5421 or leave an anonymous tip online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

VSP will continue to provide updates as this investigation continues.

 

 

***Update No. 1, 3:50 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 2025***

During continued investigation of this morning’s crash in Pownal, the Vermont State Police has obtained video footage that shows two vehicles that were in the area of U.S. Route 7 and Vermont Route 346 around the time of the incident. VSP is looking for the public’s assistance in identifying the vehicles and the operators, who might have information relevant to the ongoing investigation.

 

The vehicles are believed to be a Chevrolet Silverado and a Volkswagen sedan, either a Passat or a Jetta. Both are white with unknown license plates. They were headed southbound on U.S. Route 7 and are known to have crossed into Massachusetts, last seen on North Hoosac Road heading toward the town of North Adams.

 

Photos of the vehicles are attached to this release.

 

Anyone with information regarding these vehicles should call the Shaftsbury Barracks at 802-442-5421 or leave an anonymous tip online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

The Vermont State Police is working with the Massachusetts State Police and other law-enforcement agencies on this investigation.

 

The victim remains hospitalized and continues to receive care for life-threatening injuries.

 

No additional details are available at this time. VSP will continue to provide updates as the investigation develops.

 

 

***Initial news release, 9:50 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 2025***

The Vermont State Police is investigating a hit-and-run crash resulting in life-threatening injuries to the victim that occurred Thursday morning, May 8, 2025, in Pownal.

 

The crash was reported at about 6:40 a.m. near the intersection of U.S. Route 7 and Vermont Route 346. Investigation to this point indicates the incident occurred between 6:30-6:38 a.m. First responders found the pedestrian, a woman, on scene and began providing emergency care. She was subsequently hospitalized in Albany, New York. Her current condition is unknown.

 

Troopers responded to the location and are gathering evidence. There is no currently available description of the suspect or vehicle. Members of the Crash Reconstruction Team are joining the investigation.

 

VSP asks anyone with information, including businesses or people in the area who might have video of the roadway, to contact the Shaftsbury Barracks at 802-442-5421. Anonymous tips can be provided online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

The name of the pedestrian will be released following notification of relatives and further investigation.

 

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Update Missing Person Colin Wytrwal

 

On May 8^th 2025 the Vermont State Police were notified that Colin Wytrwal had been located by family members and is safe.

 

 

***Initial news release, 04:07 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2025***

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE: 25B1003190

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Gary T. Salvatore                           

STATION: Westminster Barracks                    

CONTACT#:(802)-722-4626

 

DATE/TIME: May 8th, 2025, at 0057 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Vermont Route 131, Perkinsville, Vermont

VIOLATION: Missing Person

 

MISSING PERSON: Colin Wytrwal                                               

AGE: 19

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Perkinsville, Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On this date and time, Vermont State Police received a call from a family member looking to report 19-year-old Colin Wytrwal missing.

 

Family stated that Wytrwal left his residence in Perkinsville, Vermont, in a black Toyota Tundra bearing Vermont registration 444A103, around 1930 hours. The family stated that Wytrwal suffers from depression, and there are concerns for his well-being.

 

Wytrwal's iPhone Tablet showed him in the Lebanon, New Hampshire area before it was turned off. We urge anyone with information about Wytrwal's whereabouts to call the Vermont State Police—Westminster Barracks at 802-722-4626.

 

Williston Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A1003201

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Brandon Sweet                          

STATION: Williston Barracks                 

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: May 8, 2025 at approximately 1855 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION:  Beaver Pond Road, Westford

VIOLATION: 

-             Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED:  Bruce Donaldson

AGE: 80

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Westford, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: 

 

On May 8, 2025 at approximately 1855 hours, Vermont State Police located Bruce Donaldson (80) at a residence on Beaver Pond Road in Westford.  Donaldson was known to law enforcement to have an active instate warrant for failure to appear stemming from the following:

• Operating with a Criminally Suspended License
• Ignition Interlock Required

Per the order of the warrant, Donaldson was cited and released to appear at the Chittenden County Superior Court on May 9, 2025 at 0830.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: May 9, 2025 at 0830 hours

COURT: Chittenden

LODGED: 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 Brandon Sweet

Vermont State Police - Williston

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495

(802) 878-7111

 

Derby Barracks / Operating without Owners Consent & Possession of Stolen Property

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A5002396

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Kali Lindor                           

STATION:  Derby                   

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 05/08/25 / 1327hrs

INCIDENT LOCATION: Wendy’s in Newport, VT

VIOLATION: Operating without Owners Consent & Possession of Stolen Property

 

ACCUSED: Brittany Danforth                                       

AGE: 32

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport, VT

 

VICTIM: Nicole Richardson

AGE: 38

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Troy, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 05/08/2025 at approximately 1200hrs, the Vermont State Police received a call from Nicole Richardson who reported her vehicle was stolen. The vehicle was later located by Newport Police Department in the parking lot of Wendy’s and was occupied by Brittany Danforth. Danforth was issued a citation for Orleans County Superior Court for 06/10/2025 at 10 am.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME:   06/10/25 / 10am         

COURT: Orleans County Superior Court

LODGED – LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: NO

 

 

 

 

*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.

 

Road Closure

State of Vermont  

Department of Public Safety  

Vermont State Police  

Westminster Barracks 

  

Press Release – Highway / Traffic Notification 

  

VT Route 5 Putney is  CLOSED in the area of The Food COOP due to a  MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH.

 

This incident is expected to last UNTIL FURHTER 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.  

 

 

John Conway

Emergency Communications Dispatcher I

Vermont State Police

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Westminster, VT 05158

802-722-4600

802-722-4690-FAX

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / Hit and run resulting in life-threatening injuries

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 25B3001829

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jared Lacoste

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: About 6:35 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 2025

INCIDENT LOCATION: Pownal, VT

VIOLATION: Hit and run resulting in serious injuries

 

ACCUSED: Under investigation

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

VICTIM: Name withheld at this time

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The Vermont State Police is investigating a hit-and-run crash resulting in life-threatening injuries to the victim that occurred Thursday morning, May 8, 2025, in Pownal.

 

The crash was reported at about 6:40 a.m. near the intersection of U.S. Route 7 and Vermont Route 346. Investigation to this point indicates the incident occurred between 6:30-6:38 a.m. First responders found the pedestrian, a woman, on scene and began providing emergency care. She was subsequently hospitalized in Albany, New York. Her current condition is unknown.

 

Troopers responded to the location and are gathering evidence. There is no currently available description of the suspect or vehicle. Members of the Crash Reconstruction Team are joining the investigation.

 

VSP asks anyone with information, including businesses or people in the area who might have video of the roadway, to contact the Shaftsbury Barracks at 802-442-5421. Anonymous tips can be provided online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

The name of the pedestrian will be released following notification of relatives and further investigation.

 

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Update - Road Closure - RT 15 Cambridge

Roadway is now open

Thank you

VT-15 between Deer Run Loop and Cambridge Junction Rd in Cambridge is CLOSED due to a motor vehicle crash. Expect delays in the area and seek alternate routes.

Christie Raymond

Emergency Communications Dispatcher I

Vermont State Police Williston PSAP

3294 St. George Rd Williston, VT 05495

Phone: 802-878-7111

PSAP Fax: 802-878-3173

 

Berlin Barracks/ Domestic Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 25A3002940

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper John Gildea                        

STATION: Berlin Barracks             

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 05/08/24 at 00:55 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Williamstown, VT

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Jennifer Smith                          

AGE: 52

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Williamstown, VT

 

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

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On May 8, 2025, at approximately 0055 hours the Vermont State Police received a report of a family disturbance that had occurred at a residence in the town of Williamstown. Investigation revealed that Smith had assaulted a household member. Smith was arrested and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Smith was issued a citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Division on 05/08/2025 at 12:30 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 05/08/24 @ 12:30 hours       

COURT: Orange

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: NO

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

 

 

Respectfully,

Trooper John Gildea

Vermont State Police – Berlin

578 Paine Turnpike North

Berlin, Vermont

Phone: (802) 229-9191

Fax: (802) 229-2648

 

Westminster Barracks / Missing Person

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE: 25B1003190

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Gary T. Salvatore                           

STATION: Westminster Barracks                    

CONTACT#:(802)-722-4626

 

DATE/TIME: May 8th, 2025, at 0057 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Vermont Route 131, Perkinsville, Vermont

VIOLATION: Missing Person

 

MISSING PERSON: Colin Wytrwal                                               

AGE: 19

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Perkinsville, Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On this date and time, Vermont State Police received a call from a family member looking to report 19-year-old Colin Wytrwal missing.

 

Family stated that Wytrwal left his residence in Perkinsville, Vermont, in a black Toyota Tundra bearing Vermont registration 444A103, around 1930 hours. The family stated that Wytrwal suffers from depression, and there are concerns for his well-being.

 

Wytrwal's iPhone Tablet showed him in the Lebanon, New Hampshire area before it was turned off. We urge anyone with information about Wytrwal's whereabouts to call the Vermont State Police—Westminster Barracks at 802-722-4626.

 

 

Corporal Gary T. Salvatore

Troop “B” Westminster Barracks

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Putney, Vermont 05346

(802)722-4600

Gary.Salvatore@Vermont.gov

 

 

Road Closure: 5728 VT RT 15, Cambridge

Subject: Traffic Alert: 5728  VT RT 15, Cambridge

State of Vermont

Department of Public Safety

Vermont State Police

Williston

News Release - Highway/Traffic Notification

VT Route 15 in the area of 5728 will be shut down temporarily due to a crash. 

This incident is expected to last for 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.

Christie Raymond

Emergency Communications Dispatcher I

Vermont State Police Williston PSAP

3294 St. George Rd Williston, VT 05495

Phone: 802-878-7111

PSAP Fax: 802-878-3173

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A4004031

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: William Nally                          

STATION: St. Johnsbury                 

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 05/06/2025 @ 2125

INCIDENT LOCATION: RT 2 / RT 18 St. Johnsbury, VT

VIOLATION: Simple Assault X 2 & Hate Motivated Crime

 

ACCUSED: Howard Stevens                                              

AGE: 44

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Concord, VT

 

VICTIM: Devine Campbell-Reid

AGE: 27

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Homeless, St. Johnsbury

 

VICTIM: Melissa Howard

AGE: 41

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Homeless, St. Johnsbury

 

 

 

DATE/TIME: 05/06/2025 @ 2125

INCIDENT LOCATION: RT 2 / RT 18 St. Johnsbury, VT

VIOLATION: Simple Assault & In- State Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Cherie Kinney                                            

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Concord, VT

 

VICTIM: Mellisa Howard

AGE: 41

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Homeless, St. Johnsbury

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 05/06/25 at approximately 2125 hours Troopers from the Vermont State Police were dispatched to a citizen dispute involving a possible stolen car in the town of St. Johnsbury. Upon arrival Troopers met with the complainants. Probable cause was developed for the above listed crimes. Kinney and Stevens had left the scene prior to Troopers arrival and all attempts to locate them that night were unsuccessful. On 05/07/25 Troopers were able to locate both Kinney and Stevens and they were taken into custody and transported to the Vermont State Police Barracks for processing.

 

 

KINNEY for Warrant:

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 05/08/25          

COURT: ESSEX

LODGED - LOCATION: NECC

BAIL: $500

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

 

Stevens & Kinney for Assault:

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME:  06/16/25 @ 0830          

COURT: CALEDONIA

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 William Nally

Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury

1068 US-5 # 1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819

802-748-3111

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Aggravated Disorderly Conduct, In-State Warrant

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A4004030

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Riley Fenoff

STATION: St. Johnsbury                    

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: May 6, 2025, at 1918 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Lyndon, Vermont

VIOLATION: Aggravated Disorderly Conduct, In-State Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Myisha Reid

AGE: 29

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT.

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On May 6, 2025, at approximately 1918 hours, Troopers assigned to the St. Johnsbury Barracks were notified of a suspicious individual rolling around on the ground with what appeared to be a needle sticking out of their leg in the Town of Lyndon, Vermont. EMS initially responded and confirmed the welfare of the individual. Shortly thereafter, a second call was received about the same individual now causing a disturbance in the Cumberland Farms parking lot. Troopers arrived on scene and were able to locate the individual based on a description provided by one of the complainants. The female was identified as Myisha Reid (29) of St. Johnsbury, Vermont. Reid showed signs of being impaired by narcotics and was being taken into protective custody when she began to create a disturbance in front of the Cumberland Farms. Reid was subsequently taken into custody and charged with aggravated disorderly conduct. Troopers were later notified Reid was also wanted on an In-State Warrant for Return on Mittimus. Reid was transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks before being brought to the correctional facility in St. Johnsbury. Reid was issued a citation to appear in the Caledonia County Superior Court Criminal Division on June 2, 2025 at 0830 hours for the aggravated disorderly conduct.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 6/2/2025 at 0830 hours.            

COURT: Caledonia County

LODGED - LOCATION: NECC

BAIL: N/A

MUGSHOT: 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.

 

 

Trooper Riley Fenoff

Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury

1068 US-5 #1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819

(802) 748-3111

 

St Albans / Fugitive from Justice

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 25A2003152

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Christopher Finley                              

STATION: St Albans

CONTACT#: (802) 524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: May 7^th, 2025

INCIDENT LOCATION: St Albans, VT

VIOLATION: Fugitive from Justice

 

ACCUSED: Davidson Altimo

AGE: 28

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Massachusetts

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On May 7^th, 2025, the Vermont State Police was notified of an offender being released from Northwest State Correctional Facility for unrelated charges. It was discovered prior to his release that Davidson Altimo had an active arrest warrant out of Massachusetts for a probation violation. This probation violation was related to the initial charges of: Armed Carjacking, Armed Robbery, Firearm carrying without a license, Ammunition without FID card, possessing large capacity firearm, possessing a sawed-off shotgun, and receiving stolen property +$1200. Altimo was arrested on his warrant and ordered held without bail at the Northwest State Correctional Facility.

 

Altimo is scheduled to be arraigned in the Vermont Superior Court – Franklin Criminal Division on 05/08/25 at 1300 hours.

 

 

LODGED - LOCATION: Yes, NWSCF

BAIL: Held without

MUG SHOT: Yes

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Franklin Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME:  5/08/25

 

 

Detective Tpr. Christopher Finley

Vermont State Police

140 Fisher Pond Road

St. Albans, VT 05478

802-524-5993

 

Update No. 1: VSP provides update on shooting in St. Johnsbury

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Vermont State Police provides update on shooting in St. Johnsbury

 

ST. JOHNSBURY, Vermont (Wednesday, May 7, 2025) — The Vermont State Police is continuing to investigate a shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon, May 6, 2025, at a residence in St. Johnsbury.

 

VSP is identifying the victim as Adam Belliveau, 30, of St. Johnsbury. He remains hospitalized Wednesday, May 7, and is receiving treatment for his injuries. Information on his condition is unavailable at this time.

 

No arrests have been made to this point in the investigation. The state police continues to ask that anyone with information that could assist detectives call the St. Johnsbury Barracks at 802-748-3111 or submit an anonymous tip online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

VSP will continue to provide updates as the case continues.

 

 

***Initial news release, 5:50 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2025***

The Vermont State Police and the St. Johnsbury Police Department are investigating a shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon, May 6, 2025.

 

Police received a report via 911 at about 2:20 p.m. that a man had been shot at a residence on Concord Avenue. He was subsequently hospitalized. The extent of his injuries is unknown. No one is in custody.

 

This case is in its preliminary stages and includes members of the Vermont State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Field Force Division and Victim Services Unit. The name of the injured man will be released following notification of relatives and further investigation.

 

Detectives ask that anyone who might have information that could assist in this case call the Vermont State Police in St. Johnsbury at 802-748-3111. Tips also may be submitted anonymously online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

No other information is available at this time. The state police will provide updates as the investigation proceeds.

 

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St. Albans Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash-DUI

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 25A2003134              

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Seth Boudreau

STATION: St. Albans

CONTACT#: 802 524 5993

 

DATE/TIME: May 7, 2025 at 1427 hours

STREET: 569 Stevens Mills Rd.

TOWN: Richford

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Smith Rd.

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry, Dirt covered pavement

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Francis Clogston

AGE:   44

SEAT BELT? DOT Approved Helmet

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2001

VEHICLE MAKE: Honda

VEHICLE MODEL: 750

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Side / Tank damage

INJURIES: Moderate

HOSPITAL: Northwestern Medical Center

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On May 6, 2025, at 1427 hours, Vermont State Police received a call regarding a motorcycle crash in the area of 569 Stevens Mills Road in the Town of Richford. The operator involved was identified as Francis Clogston. Scene evidence showed that Clogston had overturned the bike prior to a downhill right curve. The operator separated from the motorcycle and came to rest off the southbound shoulder of the roadway. Investigation revealed that Clogston was under the influence of alcohol. Clogston was processed for DUI and cited to appear in Franklin County Superior Court on August 12, 2025, at 0830.

 

 

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: No

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Franklin County Superior

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/12/2025 at 0830

 

 

*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 Seth Boudreau 

Vermont State Police 

St. Albans Field Station

140 Fisher Pond Rd. 

St. Albans, VT 05478

802 524 5993

Update No. 1: Arraignment scheduled for suspect in Whitingham homicide

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Arraignment scheduled for suspect in Whitingham homicide

 

WHITINGHAM, Vermont (Wednesday, May 7, 2025) — Justin Stacy is scheduled to be arraigned at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court in Brattleboro. He was ordered jailed without bail pending his initial court appearance.

 

The Vermont State Police is identifying the victim as Robert J. Francis, 75, who lived in the same home with Stacy.

 

Further information is contained in the affidavit of probable cause, which is filed with the court and available for release following arraignment. Members of the media should contact the criminal court clerk’s office to confirm details of Stacy’s hearing.

 

 

***Initial news release, 11:50 a.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2025***

The Vermont State Police is investigating a suspected homicide that occurred in the town of Whitingham.

 

The investigation began Monday evening, May 5, 2025, when an individual arrived at the Rutland Barracks and reported having information about a possible homicide that had occurred in February at a home near the intersection of Vermont Route 100 and Corse Road. The state police launched an investigation and developed evidence that indicated a homicide had taken place.

 

As a result, VSP arrested Justin Stacy, 30, of Whitingham on charges of second-degree murder and false information to a police officer. Details of his initial court appearance are pending.

 

The victim is a man in his 70s who was an acquaintance of Stacy. Investigators will release his name following further investigation and notification of next of kin. Efforts to identify and contact relatives are ongoing.

 

This investigation involves members of the Vermont State Police Major Crime Unit, Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Crime Scene Search Team, Field Force Division and Victim Services Unit. Processing of the scene is continuing Wednesday, and members of the public should expect to see a significant police presence in the area.

 

Anyone with information that could assist detectives in this investigation is asked to call Detective Sgt. Frank LaBombard with the Major Crime Unit at VSP’s Westminster Barracks at 802-722-4600 or to provide an anonymous tip online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

No further details are available. The state police will provide updates as the case unfolds.

 

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