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October 18, 2025

Williston Barracks / DUI #1

       

CASE#: 25A1008145

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Omar Bulle                              

STATION: Williston                   

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: October 18, 2025, at approximately 2030 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I-89 Southbound mile marker  92, Colchester

VIOLATION:

-             DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Gunner Nielsen                                               

AGE: 27

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Albans

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On October 18, 2025, at approximately 2030 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police conducted a motor vehicle stop for a moving violation on Interstate 89 Southbound near mile marker 92 in the Town of Colchester. The operator was identified as Gunner Nielsen (27) of St. Albans. While speaking with Nielsen, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. After a thorough investigation, Nielsen was subsequently arrested for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Williston Barracks for processing.  At the conclusion of processing, Gunner was released with a citation to appear at the Chittenden County court on November 06, 2025, at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of DUI #1.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: November 06, 2025, at 0830 hours            

COURT: Chittenden

MUG SHOT: N/A

 

*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 Omar Bulle

Vermont State Police - Williston

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495

(802) 878-7111

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Violation of Conditions

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A4009301

RANK/TROOPER: Trooper Benjamin Goodwin

STATION: VSP - St. Johnsbury                     

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 10/18/2025  10:02 PM

INCIDENT LOCATION: Moose River Dr, St.  Johnsbury, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release

 

ACCUSED: Kimberly McAlister                                           

AGE: 56

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:     On October 18, 2025 at approximately 10:02 PM, Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were dispatched to a report of an intoxicated female who was refusing to leave the location she was residing at.  Upon arriving on scene the female was identified as Kimberly McAlister.  Investigation revealed McAlister had consumed alcohol and was in violation of court ordered conditions of release.   She was taken into custody and transported to the St. Johnsbury barracks for processing prior to being released with a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court - Criminal Division on 10/20/2025 at 12:30 PM.   

 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/20/2025 at 12:30 PM            

COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court - Criminal Division

LODGED: 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.

 

Derby Barracks/ VAPO

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A5005679

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ian Alford                             

STATION:  Derby Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 10/18/25 1825 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 5, Derby

VIOLATION: Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order

 

ACCUSED:  Brain Kirsch

AGE: 23

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport city, VT

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 10/18/25 at approximately 1825, hours, The Vermont State Police Derby Barracks received a report of a Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order that occurred on Church Street in Newport Center. Investigation showed that Kirsch had violated an active restraining order against a protected party. Kirsch was arrested and brought to the Derby Barracks for processing. Brian Kirsch was release with a citation for court.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME:    10/20/22 1230        

COURT: Orleans County Superior Court

MUGSHOT: 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.

 

 

Trooper Ian Alford

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Rd

Derby, VT 05829

Ian.Alford@Vermont.gov

(802) 334-8881

 

Berlin Barracks // DUI Refusal

 

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A3007327

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:     TROOPER RYAN RIEGLER                        

STATION:           BERLIN BARRACKS          

CONTACT#: 802.229.9191

 

DATE/TIME:  10/18/2025 at 1817

INCIDENT LOCATION: N MAIN STREET, WATERBURY, VT

VIOLATION: DUI REFUSAL

 

ACCUSED:        KRISTINA BRADSHAW                                       

AGE: 51

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: BARRE, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 10/18/2025, the Vermont State Police came into contact with Kristina Bradshaw at the above location. Bradshaw admitted to having operated a vehicle and showed signs of impairment. Bradshaw was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Bradshaw was issued a citation to appear in the Washington County Superior Court - Criminal Division to answer to the charge of DUI Refusal.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:   11/20/2025 at 1230 hours         

COURT: Washington County Superior Court

 

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 Ryan Riegler

Berlin Barracks

578 Paine Turnpike N.

Berlin, VT

802.229.9191

 

 

 

Trooper Ryan Riegler

Berlin Barracks

578 Paine Turnpike N.

Berlin, VT

802.229.9191

 

 

 

St. Albans Barracks / Violation of Conditions of Release

VSP News Release

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 25A2007733

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Cody Bellinghiri

STATION:  St. Albans              

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 10/18/2025 at 1050 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Main Street in the town of Alburgh

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release

 

ACCUSED: Giovane Glosson

AGE: 27

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Burlington, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time the Vermont State Police received a report of a domestic disturbance at a residence on Main Street in the town of Alburgh. One of the involved parties was identified as Giovane Glosson (27) of Burlington, VT. Investigation revealed that Glosson had violated his conditions of release and Troopers later located him on First Street in the Village of Swanton. Glosson was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Albans Barracks for processing. Glosson was later released with a citation to appear in the Grand Isle County Superior Court on October 23rd, 2025 to answer the above charge.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/23/2025 at 0830 hours

COURT: Grand Isle County Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

 

 

Trooper Cody Bellinghiri

Vermont State Police – St. Albans

140 Fisher Pond Road

St. Albans, VT 05468

(802) 524-5993

 

St. Albans Barracks / DUI

VSP News Release

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 25A2007730

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Cody Bellinghiri

STATION:  St. Albans              

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 10/18/2025 at 0622 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Oakland Station Road / Conger Rd in the town of Georgia

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: Quinlen Meservey

AGE: 21

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Essex Junction, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time the Vermont State Police received a report of a single vehicle crash near the intersection of Oakland Station Road and Conger Road in the town of Georgia. Troopers responded to the scene and identified the operator as Quinlen Meservey (21) of Essex Junction, VT who was uninjured. While speaking with Meservey, Troopers detected signs of impairment and investigation revealed that Meservey had operated a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Meservey was placed into custody and transported back to the St. Albans Barracks for processing. He was later released with a citation to appear in the Franklin County Superior Court on November 17th, 2025 at 0830 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/17/2025 at 0830 hours

COURT: Franklin County Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

 

 

Trooper Cody Bellinghiri

Vermont State Police – St. Albans

140 Fisher Pond Road

St. Albans, VT 05468

(802) 524-5993

 

St. Albans Barracks / Possession of Stolen Property

VSP News Release

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 25A2006229

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Cody Bellinghiri

STATION:  St. Albans              

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 09/18/2025 at 1500 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 236, Sheldon, VT

VIOLATION: Possession of Stolen Property

 

ACCUSED: John Tatro

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sheldon, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time the Vermont State Police recovered a stolen utility trailer at a residence on VT Route 236 in the town of Sheldon. Investigation revealed that John Tatro (42) of Sheldon, VT was in possession of the trailer. Tatro was given a citation to answer the charge of possession of stolen property and the trailer was returned to its original owner. Tatro is scheduled to be arraigned on November 25th, 2025 at 0830 hours at the Franklin County Superior Court.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/25/2025 at 0830 hours

COURT: Franklin County Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

 

Trooper Cody Bellinghiri

Vermont State Police – St. Albans

140 Fisher Pond Road

St. Albans, VT 05468

(802) 524-5993

 

New Haven Barracks/ Violation of Conditions of Release

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
 
NEWS RELEASE
 
CASE#: 25B5004601
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. Sean Hauter
STATION: New Haven
CONTACT#: (802) 388-4919
 
DATE/TIME: 10/18/25, 1228 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Upper Notch Rd, Bristol
VIOLATION: Violation of conditions of release
 
ACCUSED: Jason Cousino
AGE: 34
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Milton, VT
 
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
 
On 10/18/25 at approximately 1228 hours, Troopers responded to a disturbance on Upper Notch Road in the Town of Bristol. Investigation revealed Jason Cousino (34) of Milton, VT violated court-ordered conditions of release by contacting another person. Cousino was placed under arrest and transported to the New Haven Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Cousino was released with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on the following business day.
 
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 10/20/25, 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.

WILLISTON BARRACKS / DUI #1 REFUSAL, CRIMINAL DLS

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE
       
CASE#: 25B5004602
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Quealy                          
STATION: Williston                    
CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

DATE/TIME: 10-18-2025 @ 1228 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Upper Notch Road @ Lafrance Road, Bristol
VIOLATION:
1. DUI #1 Refusal
2. Criminal DLS

ACCUSED: Hailey A. Lowell                                                
AGE: 32
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: New Haven, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On October 18th, 2025 at approximately 1228 hours Troopers with VSP Williston / New Haven were notified of a vehicle parked in the middle of the roadway at the intersection of Upper Notch Road and Lafrance Road in the town of Bristol. It was reported that the occupants of the vehicle may be intoxicated.

Responding Troopers located the vehicle and identified the operator as Hailey Lowell (age 32) of New Haven, VT. Lowell exhibited multiple indicators of impairment and after a roadside investigation was arrested for suspicion of DUI. It was also learned by Troopers that Lowell's license to operate a motor vehicle in the state of Vermont was criminally suspended.

Lowell was transported to the New Haven Barracks for processing, at the conclusion of which she was released into the custody of a sober adult with a criminal citation to appear before Addison County Superior Court at a later date and time to answer to the charges of DUI #1 Refusal and Criminal DLS.


COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 11-03-2025 @ 1230 hours            
COURT: Addison Superior
LODGED - LOCATION: N    
BAIL: N
MUG SHOT: Y




*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 Nathaniel Quealy

Vermont State Police- Williston Barracks

3294 St. George Road, Williston VT 05495

802-585-0782

 

Royalton Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25B2005737

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:   Trooper Daniel Arrato                

STATION: Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks             

CONTACT#:  802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 10/18/25 @  0245 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION:  Clarksville Road, Tunbridge

VIOLATION: Arrest on In-state Warrant

 

ACCUSED:   Tiffany G. Tessier                             

AGE:  43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: South Royalton

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks located an individual, identified as Tiffany Tessier, age 43, at a residence with an active in-state warrant. Tessier was taken into custody, transported to the Royalton Barracks, processed, and later lodged at the Southern State Correctional Facility (SSCF) - see details below: 

    (In-State  Warrant:  Possession of Cocaine - $500.00 Bail)

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:   10/20/2025 @ 1230 hours     

COURT: Windsor Superior Court, Criminal Division (at Woodstock)

LODGED - LOCATION:   SSCF

BAIL:  $500.00

MUG SHOT:  N/A

 


Royalton Barracks / Arrest On Warrant

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STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25B2005735

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:   Sgt. Austin Soule                

STATION: Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks             

CONTACT#:  802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 10/18/25 @  0015 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION:  Rogers Lane, Royalton

VIOLATION: Arrest on In-state Warrant

 

ACCUSED:   William Spinks                             

AGE:  45

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Royalton

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks located an individual, identified as Williams Spinks, age 45, who was known to have an active in-state arrest warrant. Spinks was cited and released in accordance with the warrant- see details below: 

    (In-State  Warrant:  Retail Theft – Cite and Release)

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:   10/20/2025 @ 1230 hours     

COURT: Windsor Superior Court, Criminal Division (at Woodstock)

LODGED - LOCATION:   N/A

BAIL:  N/A

MUG SHOT:  N/A

 

 

 

 

 

Sergeant Austin Soule

Vermont State Police

Royalton Barracks

2011 VT RT 107
Bethel, VT 05032
Tel: 
802-234-9933

Email: Austin.Soule@vermont.gov

 

 

 

Berlin Barracks/ DUI #2

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A3007306

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Skylar Velasquez                        

STATION: VSP- Berlin                     

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 10/17/25 @ 22:21 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Ben & Jerrys / Rt 100, Waterbury, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #2

 

ACCUSED: Bryan Davis

AGE: 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Montpelier, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 10/17/25 at approximately 22:21 hours, Troopers were patrolling in the town of Waterbury. Troopers noticed a motor vehicle infraction and conducted a traffic stop.  Subsequent investigation led to the operator, Bryan Davis, being taken into custody for suspicion of DUI. Davis was issued a citation to appear in Washington County Superior Court- Criminal Division.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/6/25 @ 12:30 hours           

COURT: Washington County Superior Court- Criminal Division

LODGED: N/A

BAIL:N/A

MUG SHOT: UNAVAILABLE

 

 

 

*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.

 

Derby Barracks / Sexual assault, domestic assault and other charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A5005667

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Aaron Leonard                            

STATION: Derby

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 10/17/2025 1834 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Bacon Road, Jay, VT

VIOLATION: Sexual Assault, second degree aggravated domestic assault, unlawful restraint, violation of an abuse prevention order, interference with access to emergency services

 

ACCUSED: Matthew Bernard                                              

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Jay, VT

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 10/17/2025 at 1834 hours, the Vermont State Police was dispatched to a report of a domestic disturbance at a residence on Bacon Road in Jay, VT. Investigation revealed Matthew Bernard, age 42 of Jay, VT, had sexually assaulted and physically harmed a family member, violated an abuse prevention order, and interfered with the person’s ability to contact law enforcement.

 

Bernard was transported to the Derby barracks for processing and was later lodged at the Northern State Correctional Facility on a hold without bail order imposed by the Honorable Court. Bernard was cited to appear in Orleans Superior Court on 10/20/2025 at 12:30PM to answer to charges of sexual assault, second degree aggravated domestic assault, unlawful restraint, violation of an abuse prevention order, and interference with access to emergency services.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/20/2025 1230PM          

COURT: Orleans Criminal Court

LODGED - LOCATION: Northern State Correctional Facility

BAIL: Hold Without Bail

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.

 

 

Aaron Leonard, Trooper

Vermont State Police – Derby

35 Crawford Road,

Derby, VT 05829

802-334-8881

aaron.leonard@vermont.gov