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June 23, 2025

Shaftsbury Barracks / DUI #5 & DLS #3

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25B3002411

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Arel                             

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                     

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 06/22/2025 / 1855 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Lake Shaftsbury State Park

VIOLATION: DUI #5 & DLS #3

 

ACCUSED: Mark A. McIntire

AGE: 49

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, VT

 

VICTIM: N/A

AGE: N/A

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: N/A

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above-mentioned date and time Troopers at Lake Shaftsbury State Park observed Mark A. McIntire operating and attempted to operate a motor vehicle while intoxicated. It was discovered the McIntire was in operation of a motor vehicle with a criminally suspended license and was showing signs of alcohol impairment. McIntire was arrested for suspicion of DUI and brought back to the barracks for processing. McIntire was issued a citation to appear in the Bennington County Superior Court to answer to the above-mentioned charges.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/18/2025         

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A     

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: 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 Michael Arel

Vermont State Police

“B” Troop – Shaftsbury

96 Airport Road

Shaftsbury, VT 05262

(802) 442-5421

 

 

Re: Road Closure Rte 105E Berkshire

Roadway is now back open. 

Please drive carefully. 

 


From: Breadmore, Jamie via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2025 10:45 PM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: Road Closure Rte 105E Berkshire
 
EXTERNAL SENDER: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize and trust the sender.

Department of Public Safety  

Vermont State Police  

St Albans Barracks

 

Vt Route 105E near horseshoe Rd, Berkshire is closed due to a motor vehicle accident. 

 

This incident is expected to last 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.



Jaime Breadmore

Emergency Communications Dispatcher II,CTO

Vermont State Police - Williston PSAP

3294 St George Road

Williston, VT 05495

Phone - 1(802)878-7111

Fax - 1(802)878-3173


June 22, 2025

Berlin Barracks- Unlawful Mischief

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A3004161

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Skylar Velasquez                           

STATION: VSP-Berlin Barracks                

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 6/22/25 @ 1824

INCIDENT LOCATION: East Orange Rd, Washington

VIOLATION: Unlawful Mischief

 

ACCUSED: Benjamin Willing                                             

AGE: 51

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Washington, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 6/22/25 at approximately 1824 hours, Troopers from the Berlin Barracks responded to a report of a family fight at a residence on East Orange Rd in Washington. While on scene, a vandalism was reported by nearby residents. Subsequent investigation revealed that Benjamin Willing caused damage to another individuals property. Willing was issued a citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court- Criminal Division on 8/12/25 at 0830 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 8/12/25 @ 0830          

COURT: Orange County Superior Court- Criminal Division

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.

New Haven Barracks/Sobriety Checkpoints

The New Haven Barracks and other law enforcement agencies in Addison County will be conducting DUI sobriety checkpoints during the week of July 1, 2025. These checkpoints are focused on people who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Vermonters are urged to use a designated driver when necessary.

 

 

 

Sergeant Joseph Szarejko (413)

Vermont State Police

Troop "B" New Haven Barracks

Phone # (802) 388-4919

FAX # (802) 453-7918

Joseph.T.Szarejko@vermont.gov

 

 

Road Closure Rte 105E Berkshire

Department of Public Safety  

Vermont State Police  

St Albans Barracks

 

Vt Route 105E near horseshoe Rd, Berkshire is closed due to a motor vehicle accident. 

 

This incident is expected to last 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.



Jaime Breadmore

Emergency Communications Dispatcher II,CTO

Vermont State Police - Williston PSAP

3294 St George Road

Williston, VT 05495

Phone - 1(802)878-7111

Fax - 1(802)878-3173


Berlin Barracks/ Disorderly Conduct

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A3003785

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper John Gildea                         

STATION: VSP- Berlin                     

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 6/10/25 @ 1853  hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 24 ID White Ave, Northfield, VT

VIOLATION: Disorderly Conduct

 

ACCUSED: Joel Banash

AGE: 26

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Berlin,  VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 6/10/25 at approximately 1850 hours, Trooper's from the Berlin Barracks responded to area of Norwich University in Northfield for a report of a suspicious male grabbing people near the gym. Subsequent investigation led to the male identified as, Joel Banash, being taken into custody for Disorderly Conduct and issued a citation to appear in Washington County Superior Court- Criminal Division.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 6/26/25 @ 0830 hours           

COURT: Washington County Superior Court- Criminal Division

LODGED: 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.

 

 

 

Respectfully,

Trooper John Gildea

Vermont State Police – Berlin

578 Paine Turnpike North

Berlin, Vermont

Phone: (802) 229-9191

Fax: (802) 229-2648

Update No. 1: New Haven Barracks / Death investigation - victim identified

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 25B5002736

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Trooper Nicholas Grimes

STATION: New Haven Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-388-4919

DATE/TIME: About 5:18 p.m. Saturday, June 21

INCIDENT LOCATION: Bartlett Falls, Lincoln Road, Bristol, VT

INCIDENT TYPE: Death investigation

 

VICTIM: Eljak Menjwak

AGE: 18

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Burlington, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The victim in this incident is identified at 18-year-old Eljak Menjwak of Burlington.

 

 

***Initial news release, 12:25 a.m. Sunday, June 22, 2025***

The Vermont State Police is investigating a drowning that occurred Saturday afternoon, June 21, 2025, in Bristol. The victim is an 18-year-old man from Burlington, Vermont.

 

The incident occurred at about 5:10 p.m. when the victim jumped from Bartlett Falls on the New Haven River off Lincoln Road and immediately began to struggle in the water. Bystanders were unable to pull him from the river. Multiple fire and rescue agencies responded to emergency calls, including technical rescue, and the victim's body was recovered from the water at about 8 p.m. Members of Bristol Rescue pronounced him deceased on scene. There are no indications this incident is suspicious.

 

The victim's body was transported to the Chief Medical Examiner's Office in Burlington for an autopsy to determine cause and manner of death. VSP will withhold the name of the deceased until after notification of relatives.

 

No additional details are available at this time.

 

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Rutland Barracks / Operating without Owner's Consent

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE
       
CASE#: 25B4004428
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alibozek                            
STATION: Rutland Barracks                    
CONTACT#: 802-773-9101

DATE/TIME: 06/19/25 at 2158 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 31, Poultney
VIOLATION: Operating W/O Owner's Consent, Criminal DLS

ACCUSED: Paul Beckley                                                
AGE: 56
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, VT

VICTIM: Carl Gilbert
AGE: 46
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Mashantucket, CT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, Vermont State Police received a report of a vehicle stolen from a residence in Poultney. At this time, Officers with Castleton Police Department and Fair Haven Police Department were investigating a separate incident when they came across the vehicle in Castleton. Investigation into the incident led to the arrest of Paul Beckley (56) for operating the vehicle without owner's consent. Beckley was also found to be operating with a criminally suspended license. He was located and issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court Rutland Criminal Division on 08/04/2025 at 1000 hours.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 08/04/2025 at 1000 hours            
COURT: Vermont Superior Court Rutland Criminal Division
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.

Tpr. Timothy Alibozek

Vermont State Police

Crash Reconstruction Team

Rutland Barracks

124 State Place

Rutland, VT

Barracks – 802-773-9101

 

New Haven Barracks / Second Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25B5002740

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Taylor Demick                           

STATION: VSP New Haven              

CONTACT#: 802-388-4919

 

ACCUSED: Aaron D. Clements                                        

AGE: 33

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Transient

 

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 June 21, 2025, at approximately 2238 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police New Haven Barracks responded to a reported altercation on US Route 7 near the intersection with Vermont Route 17 in the Town of New Haven. Through investigation, Troopers determined Aaron D. Clements (33) caused bodily injury to a household member.

 

Clements was taken into custody for domestic assault and transported to the Vermont State Police New Haven Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Clements was lodged at the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility for lack of $25,000 bail and issued a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal division on June 23, 2025.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/23/2025, 1230 hours

COURT: Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility     

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.

 

 

 

 

 

Vermont State Police investigates shooting in Berkshire

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Vermont State Police investigates shooting in Berkshire

 

BERKSHIRE, Vermont (Sunday, June 22, 2025) — The Vermont State Police is investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon, June 22, 2025, in the Franklin County town of Berkshire.

 

Police received a report shortly after 5 p.m. of a shooting at a home on Vermont Route 118. The number of people involved and the extent of injuries are currently under active investigation. No one is in custody.

 

VSP requests that anyone who might have information that could assist in this case call the St. Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993. 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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Rutland Barracks / MV Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 25B4004523            

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Charles Gardner

STATION: Rutland                           

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: On June 22, 2025, at approximately 1215 hours

STREET: VT RT 103

TOWN: Mount Holly

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: VT RT 140

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Cloudy

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry, normal

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Carol Blaisdell

AGE: 24

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Claremont, New Hampshire

 

PASSENGER: Gary Merrill

AGE: 38

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Windsor, Vermont

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2008

VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru

VEHICLE MODEL: Forester

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor damage to right fender.

INJURIES: None reported.

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Kaitlyn Sharp

AGE: 19

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: E Wallingford, Vermont

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2020

VEHICLE MAKE: Nissan

VEHICLE MODEL: Rogue

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Significant damage to left fender and front left wheel.

INJURIES: None reported.

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On 6/22/2025, at approximately 1215 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks were notified of two vehicle crash on VT RT 103, near VT RT 140, in the Town of Mount Holly.

Through investigation it was determined Operator #1 (Blaisdell) was operating vehicle #1, traveling east on VT RT 140 intending to turn north onto VT RT 103. Operator #2 (Sharp) was operating vehicle #2, traveling north on VT RT 103 intending to turn west onto VT RT 140. Each operator made their respective left turn around the same time resulting in vehicle #1 and vehicle #2 colliding into each other. No one was injured in the crash.

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: Pending.

Williston Barracks / DUI

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A1004492

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Quincy Chandler                      

STATION: Williston

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: June 21, 2025 @ 1258 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Route 116 / North Road, Hinesburg

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: Mary Reid                                     

AGE: 78

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: South Burlington, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On June 21, 2025, at approximately 1258 hours, Vermont State Police conducted a motor vehicle stop on VT Route 116 near North Road in Hinesburg for an observed moving violation. The operator was identified as Mary Reid (78) of South Burlington. While speaking with Reid, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. Reid was subsequently arrested for the suspicion of DUI and transported to the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Reid was released with a citation to appear at the Chittenden County Superior Court on July 10, 2025, at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of DUI.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: July 10, 2025 @ 0830 hours

COURT: Chittenden Superior

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

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.

Westminster Barracks / License Required

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25B1004444

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Peter Romeo                             

STATION: Westminster Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 06/21/2025 – 10:21 AM

INCIDENT LOCATION: Putney Road, Brattleboro, VT

VIOLATION: License Required

 

ACCUSED: Jonathan G. Cartin

AGE: 60

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Putney, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 06/21/2025 at approximately 10:21 AM, a Trooper assigned to the Westminster Barracks conducted a motor vehicle stop on Putney Road in the town of Brattleboro after observing a motor vehicle violation. It was determined that the operator, Jonathan G. Cartin (60), was driving without a license. Cartin was issued a criminal citation to appear before the Windham County Superior Court on 08/19/2025 at 8:30 AM to answer to the charge of License Required.  

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/19/2025 – 8:30 AM

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division

LODGED – N/A

BAIL: N/A

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.

 

Traffic Alert: Route 15 Cambridge



State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Williston

News Release - Highway/Traffic Notification

Route 15 is CLOSED in both directions in the area of Richies Ln due to down power lines.

This incident is expected to last for approximately 1 hour. 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


New Haven Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash, DUI, C-DLS

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 25B5002741                       

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Josh Gurwicz

STATION: New Haven Barracks                                  

CONTACT#: 802-388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 06/21/2025 at 2310 hours

STREET: Lapham Bay Road

TOWN: Shoreham

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Riggs Road

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry Pavement

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Steven Barrera

AGE: 26

SEAT BELT: Unknown

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Vergennes, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2009

VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet

VEHICLE MODEL: Truck

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Extensive Damage

INJURIES: Yes

HOSPITAL: UVM Medical Center

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Lapham Bay Road in the Town of Shoreham, VT. The operator was identified as Steven Barrera, 26, of Vergennes, VT. Investigation determined the vehicle exited the roadway and crashed into a utility pole. Further investigation determined Barrera was impaired. Barrera was transported to UVM Medical Center for suspected serious injuries. Barrera was issued a citation to appear in Addison Superior Court - Criminal Division for driving under the influence and operating with a criminally suspended license. 


Anyone who has information related to this incident is encouraged to contact Trooper Gurwicz and the New Haven Barracks at (802)-388-4919. Anonymous tips may be provided online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.
 

 

 

LODGED: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT: Addison Superior Court - Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/18/2025 at 1230 hours      

 



Royalton Barracks / DUI Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 25B2003428                    

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Robidoux

STATION: Royalton Barracks                                  

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 06/21/2025 at approximately 2010 hours

STREET: VT Route 100

TOWN: Stockbridge, Vermont

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Abelardo Jimenez

AGE: 34

SEAT BELT? Unknown

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Stockbridge, Vermont

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2009

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: Tacoma

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: Minor

HOSPITAL: Gifford Medical Center

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Royalton Barracks responded to a single vehicle crash on VT Route 100 in Stockbridge, Windsor County, Vermont. The operator was identified as Abelardo Jimenez of Stockbridge, VT. Investigation determined that Jimenez was driving westbound on VT Route 100 when his vehicle went off of the roadway striking a telephone pole. Further investigation determined that Jimenez was impaired at the time of the crash. Jimenez was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and was transported to the Royalton Barracks for processing. He was then released with a criminal citation to appear in Windsor Superior Court – Criminal Division at a later date and time.

 

 

LODGED: NO

BAIL: NO

MUG SHOT: Attached

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT: Windsor Superior Court - Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/17/2025 at 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.

 

Respectfully,

Trooper Michael Robidoux

Vermont State Police

Email: michael.robidoux@vermont.gov

Phone: 802-234-9933

 

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Reckless Endangerment

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A4005474

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nally                            

STATION: St. Johnsbury               

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 06/21/25 @ 1717 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Groton, VT

VIOLATION: Reckless Endangerment

 

ACCUSED: Roy Grendler                                            

AGE: 70

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Groton, VT

 

VICTIM: Brett Williams

AGE: 63

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Groton, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 06/21/25 at approximately 1717 hours Troopers from the Vermont State Police were dispatched to a citizen dispute with reported shots being fired. Upon arrival Troopers made contact with Williams and Grendler. Investigation determined that Grendler had committed the offense of Reckless Endangerment. Grendler was released on a citation for 06/23/25 at 1230 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME:06/23/25 @ 1230 hours        

COURT: CALEDONIA

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 William Nally

Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury

1068 US-5 # 1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819

802-748-3111

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI - Refusal

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A4005472

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Riley Fenoff           

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 06/21/2025 at 1709 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I-91Barnet, VT

 

ACCUSED: Edward Chase                                           

AGE: 56

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Nantucket, MA

VIOLATION: DUI- Refusal

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were notified of a vehicle operating erratically on Interstate 91 north near the Town of Barnet, Vermont. Troopers were able to locate and stop the vehicle after observing a motor vehicle violation. Troopers spoke with the operator, who was identified as Edward Chase (56) of Nantucket, MA. Troopers observed indicators of impairment while speaking with Chase. Chase was arrested for suspicion of DUI and transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. Chase was later issued a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court - Criminal Division and released.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/07/2025 at 0830 AM           

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 Riley Fenoff

Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury

1068 US-5 #1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819

(802) 748-3111