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October 16, 2025

Shaftsbury Barracks / Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 25B3004337                                

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Colin Shepley

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks              

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 10/16/2025 at 1547 hours.

STREET: VT Route 100

TOWN: Stamford

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Robillard Road

WEATHER:        55 Degrees and Partly Cloudy

ROAD CONDITIONS: Clear and Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Conner Caron

AGE: 20

SEAT BELT? DOT Approved Helmet

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: North Adams, MA

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2009

VEHICLE MAKE: Triumph

VEHICLE MODEL: Street Triple

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: Fatal

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Rita Bolognani

AGE: 66    

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: North Adams, MA

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2018

VEHICLE MAKE: Jeep

VEHICLE MODEL: Cherokee

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Significant damage to the driver's side front end.

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On 10/16/2025 at approximately 1547 hours, the Vermont State Police were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle on VT Route 100 near Robillard Road in the Town of Stamford. Prior to arriving on scene, it was learned that the operator of the motorcycle, Conner Caron of North Adams, Massachusetts, had been pronounced deceased.

 

Preliminary investigation and witness statements indicate that vehicle #2, operated by Bolognani, was preparing to enter Vermont Route 100 from a side road connecting Robillard Road and VT Route 100. As Bolognani neared the edge of the roadway, vehicle #1 (Caron) struck the front driver's side area of vehicle #2 before being thrown from his motorcycle. Based on witness statements, it appears speed was a factor in this crash.

 

Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by the Stamford Fire Department, Northern Berkshire EMS, Vermont AOT, and Walt's Towing.

 

Investigation into this crash continues, and any additional witnesses are encouraged to contact Trooper Colin Shepley at 802-442-5421

 

Trooper Colin Shepley

Vermont State Police Shaftsbury

96 Airport Road Shaftsbury, VT 05262

802-442-5421

 

Vermont Drug Task Force / Search warrant execution and arrests in Rutland

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

STATION: HQ, Vermont Drug Task Force

DATE/TIME: Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025

LOCATION: Dorr Drive, Rutland, Vermont

 

ACCUSED: Raymond P. Regimbald                                                        

AGE: 54

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, Vermont

VIOLATIONS: Distribution of cocaine base

 

ACCUSED: Mark. B. Brown                                                                 

AGE: 31

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Springfield, Massachusetts

VIOLATIONS: Possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute, possession of fentanyl with the intent to distribute

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, the Vermont State Police arrested Raymond Regimbald and Mark Brown in Rutland City. Regimbald is charged with multiple counts of distribution of cocaine base, and Brown is charged with possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute and possession of fentanyl with the intent to distribute.

 

The arrests of Regimbald and Brown followed the execution of a federal search warrant at 211 Dorr Dr. in Rutland, Vermont, and an additional search warrant on a motor vehicle belonging to Mark B. Brown. This operation involved members of the Vermont Drug Task Force; the Vermont State Police’s Tactical Services Unit, Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Field Force Division, Crisis Negotiation Unit, Bomb Squad, and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program; the Drug Enforcement Administration; the FBI; the Vermont National Guard Counterdrug Program; the Rutland City Police Department; and the Rutland Town Police Department.

 

The execution of the search warrants stemmed from a six-month investigation into the distribution of controlled substances. The investigation was conducted by detectives with the Vermont Drug Task Force, the DEA, and FBI.

 

The search of 211 Dorr Dr. yielded about 72 grams of cocaine base, 33 grams of cocaine, and 30 bags of fentanyl. The search of the motor vehicle belonging to Mark B. Brown yielded about 650 bags of fentanyl, 315 grams of cocaine and U.S. currency.

 

Regimbald and Brown were processed at the VSP Barracks in Rutland and jailed at the Northwest State Correctional Facility. Both are scheduled to appear in U.S. District Court in Burlington on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. Regimbald and Brown are being prosecuted by the Office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Vermont.

 

In addition to law enforcement action, the Vermont State Police Victim Services Unit, Vermont State Police Embedded Mental Health Worker, and Turning Point were on scene providing mental health, substance abuse, and support services to all subjects encountered.

 

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Vermont State Police at 802-722-4600 or submit a tip anonymously via https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

No additional details are available at this time.

 

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Royalton Barracks / Fugitive From Justice

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25B2005700

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Chayan Flores                              

STATION: Royalton Barracks                      

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 10/16/2025 at approximately 10:45 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Mill’s Hardware Store / Rogers Ln, Bethel

VIOLATION: Fugitive From Justice

 

ACCUSED: Norman Bevins                                              

AGE: 51

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bethel, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 10/16/2025 at approximately 10:45 hours, Troopers of the VSP Royalton Barracks received a report of a theft incident at Mill’s Hardware Store in Bethel. A subsequent investigation determined that Bevins was a person of interest in the theft at the store. Upon locating Bevins on Roger Ln in Bethel, Troopers discovered that he had an active extraditable warrant for his arrest out of New Hampshire. Bevins was arrested without incident and ultimately transported to Southern State Correctional Facility. Bevins is scheduled for court on the date and time below.

 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/17/2025 at 12:30 hours            

COURT: Windsor

LODGED - LOCATION: Southern State Correctional Facility      

BAIL: $75,000.00

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.

 

 

 

Royalton Barracks / Retail Theft

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25B2005700

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Chayan Flores                              

STATION: Royalton Barracks                      

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 10/16/2025 at approximately 10:45 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Mill’s Hardware Store, Bethel

VIOLATION: Retail Theft

 

ACCUSED: William J. Spinks                                           

AGE: 45

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Chelsea, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 10/16/2025 at approximately 10:45 hours, Troopers of the VSP Royalton Barracks received a report of a theft incident at Mill’s Hardware Store in Bethel. A subsequent investigation determined that Spinks was observed securing an item at the retail store, then exiting the store without submitting a payment for that item.  Upon locating Spinks along with the item on Roger Ln in Bethel, Troopers found probable cause for the offense above. Spinks was issued a criminal citation and released without incident. Spinks is scheduled for court on the date and time below.

 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/25/2025 at 08:30 hours            

COURT: Windsor

LODGED - LOCATION: No

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.

 

 

 

 

Williston Barracks / Excessive Speed

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE
       
CASE#: 25A1008073
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Foley                     
STATION: Williston                     
CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

DATE/TIME: October 16th, 2025, at approximately 1800 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Rt 12 / Municipal Turnaround, Elmore
VIOLATION: Excessive Speed

ACCUSED: Riley Colvin                                           
AGE: 30
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Stowe, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On October 16th, 2025, at approximately 1800 hours, a Trooper from the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks was conducting stationary RADAR speed enforcement on VT Rt 12 in Elmore by the municipal turnaround. A red motorcycle was observed traveling at a speed greater than the posted 50mph speed limit. RADAR was activated and registered a speed of 97mph, constituting a violation of Title 23 V.S.A. 1081(b), Basic Rule and Maximum Limits. A traffic stop was initiated and the operator was identified as Riley Colvin (30) of Stowe.

Colvin was issued a citation to appear in the Lamoille County Superior Court on November 26th, 2025, at 1230 hours, to answer to the charge of Excessive Speed. Colvin was also issued a Vermont Civil Violation Complaint for the violation of Title 23 VSA 1081(b), which carried a waiver amount of $599 and 2 points.


COURT ACTION: Y 
COURT DATE/TIME: November 26th, 2025 / 1230 hours        
COURT: Lamoille
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.

 

VT Route 100 in Stamford

VT Route 100 in the area of Robillard Rd in Stamford is back open.

Traffic Alert - VT Route 100 Stamford

State of Vermont 
Department of Public Safety 
Vermont State Police 
Shaftsbury Barracks 
  
News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification 
VT Route 100 is CLOSED in the area of Robillard Rd in Stamford due to a crash. 
This incident is expected to last for several hours.  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. 


Christina LeTourneau

Emergency Communications Dispatcher I

Vermont State Police

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Westminster, VT 05158

802-722-4600

802-722-4690-FAX

 

FW: Westminster / Request for Information

***UPDATE*** UPDATE***

 

On 10/15/2025, the individual in the photos attached was identified as Dagan Diaz-Krier (47)  of Heath, Massachusetts. Diaz-Krier was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division on 11/04/2025 at 0830 hours to answer to the charges of Unlawful Mischief and Unlawful Trespass.

 

From: Guillaume, James
Sent: Monday, October 13, 2025 1:12 PM
To: DPS - VSP Media <DPS.VSPMedia@list.vermont.gov>
Subject: Westminster / Request for Information

 

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 25B1007937

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper James Guillaume

BARRACKS: Westminster              

CONTACT#: (802)722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 10/09/2025 at 0150 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Whitingham, Vermont

VIOLATION: Trespassing, Unlawful Mischief

 

ACCUSED: Unknown                                     

AGE: NA

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: NA

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On October 9th, 2025, the Vermont State Police received a report of a side-by-side that had driven through a gate and around the property of a residence located on Kentfield Rd in Whitingham, Vermont. The State Police are seeking assistance in identifying the individual operating the side-by-side in the attached pictures. The side-by-side is identified as a white Polaris Ranger SP with two reflective agricultural triangles on the tailgate. If anyone has any information pertaining to this incident, please contact the State Police - Westminster Barracks at 802-722-4600 and ask for Trooper Guillaume. Information can also be submitted through the anonymous tip line here: https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

Vermont State Police

Westminster Barracks

1330 Westminster Heights Rd

Putney, Vermont 05346

802-722-4600

 

Westminster / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 25B1008095

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper James Guillaume                          

STATION:  Westminster Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

DATE/TIME: 10/15/2025 @ 0900 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I-91 Mile Marker 24.2 Northbound

VIOLATION: DUI #2, Driving with a Criminally Suspended License

ACCUSED:  Todd Benson        

AGE: 48

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Springfield, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 10/15/2025 at approximately 0900, hours, a Trooper with the Vermont State Police Westminster Barracks stopped a vehicle for an observed violation. While speaking with the operator, signs of impairment were detected. The operator, Todd Benson (48) of Springfield, Vermont, was subsequently screened and arrested on suspicion of DUI drugs. Benson was also found to have a criminally suspended license.  

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 12/23/2025 at 0830 hours        

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division

MUGSHOT: INCLUDED

Vermont State Police

Westminster Barracks

1330 Westminster Heights Rd

Putney, Vermont 05346

802-722-4600

 

St. Albans Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

                                                                                                      

CASE#: 25A2007679

TROOPER: Adam Martin                                                         

STATION: St. Albans Barracks           

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: October 16th, 2025 @ 0627 hours

LOCATION: VT Route 105 / Sweet Hollow Road Sheldon, VT

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD COND: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Tasha Powers

AGE: 29
SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sheldon, VT

 

INJURIES: Suspected Minor Injuries

HOSPITAL: Northwest Medical Center

 

 

DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: 2019 Subaru Ascent

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE: Front-End Damage

 

 

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Joshua Delibac

AGE: 41
SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Colchester, VT

 

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: 2024 Dodge Ram 3500

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE: Damage to Trailer

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On October 16th, 2025, at approximately 0627 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St. Albans Barracks were dispatched to a report of a two-car motor vehicle crash at the intersection of VT Route 105 and Sweet Hollow Road in the Town of Sheldon. Troopers responded to the scene and located a 2019 Subaru Ascent that had sustained front end damage and a 2024 Dodge Ram 3500 that had sustained damage to its trailer during the collision.

 

Preliminary investigation established that the operator of the 2019 Subaru Ascent was identified as Tasha Powers (29) of Sheldon, VT and the operator of the 2024 Dodge Ram 3500 was identified as Joshua Delibac (41) of Colchester, VT. Powers was transported to Northwest Medical Center for suspected minor injuries. All parties were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash.

 

The Vermont State Police was assisted at the scene of the crash by AmCare Ambulance Service and Sheldon Fire Department.

 

 

Trooper Adam Martin (221)

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

Adam.martin@vermont.gov

 

October 15, 2025

Westminster Barracks / VCOR

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25B1008050

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Maldonado              

STATION: Westminster Barracks                      

CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 10/12/2025 @ 1659 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Putney Landing Rd, Putney, VT

VIOLATION: Violations of Conditions of Release

 

ACCUSED: Charles Bolte                              

AGE: 52

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Vernon, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 10/12/2025, at approximately 1659 hours, Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop on Putney Landing Road, in the town of Putney, for a motor vehicle violation. Subsequent investigation revealed that the operator, Charles Bolte (52), had violated his conditions of release. Bolte was issued a criminal citation to appear before the Windham County Superior Court on 11/04/2025 at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of Violation of Conditions of Release.  

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/04/2025 at 0830 hours

COURT: Windham Superior Court – Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION:  N/A   

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

 

Royalton Barracks / Multiple charges arising from motor vehicle crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE: 25B2005318

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Chayan Flores                                                     

STATION: Royalton Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 09/26/2025 at 16:58 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Happy Hollow Road, Royalton

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Morgan Road

WEATHER: Clear             

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

 

ACCUSED / OPERATOR: Brian Moore                                           

AGE: 36

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Tunbridge, Vermont

SEAT BELT: Unknown

VIOLATIONS: Cruelty to a child, hindering or obstructing an officer, grossly negligent operation, recklessly endangering another person, false reports to law enforcement authorities.

 

 

ACCUSED / PASSENGER: Sierrah Carrasco

AGE: 28

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Tunbridge, Vermont

SEAT BELT: Unknown

VIOLATIONS: False reports to law enforcement authorities, hindering or obstructing an officer.

 

 

Vehicle #1

VEHICLE YEAR: 2017

VEHICLE MAKE: Dodge Ram

VEHICLE MODEL: 2500

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Extensive overall bodily damage

INJURIES: N/A

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

At about 4:58 p.m. Sept. 26, 2025, troopers from the VSP Royalton Barracks received a report of a crash on Happy Hollow Road in the town of Royalton, in Windsor County. Upon arriving on scene, troopers observed a vehicle that appeared to be turned over from a crash. Investigators determined two adults and three juveniles, ages 8, 13, and 15, were in the vehicle at the time of the crash.

 

A subsequent investigation determined the crash was the result of grossly negligent operation by the driver, later identified as Brian Moore, 36, of Tunbridge. On scene, Moore failed to advise police or emergency medical services personnel that children were involved in the crash and had sustained serious bodily injuries. Moore and the passenger, later identified as Sierrah Carrasco, 28, of Tunbridge, falsely advised law enforcement authorities of who the operator was.

 

Following continued investigation into this crash, troopers issued Moore and Carrasco criminal citations to answer the aforementioned charges. Moore and Carrasco are due to appear for arraignment at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court in Woodstock.

 

No further information is available at this time. The affidavit of probable cause will be filed with the court and made public following the arraignment proceedings.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/16/2025 / 12:30 hours       

COURT: Windsor County Superior Court- Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: No

MUG SHOTS: Included

BAIL: 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.

 

October 14, 2025

Royalton Barracks / VAPO

VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
       
CASE#: 25B2005687
TROOPER: Trooper Plympton                            
STATION: VSP Royalton                    
CONTACT#: 802-234-9933
DATE/TIME: 10/14/25 @ 1928 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Whitney Hill Rd. Tunbridge, VT
VIOLATION: Violation of Abuse Prevention Order
ACCUSED: Keith Whiteman                                              
AGE: 48
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Tunbridge, VT
 
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On October 14, 2025, at approximately 1928 hours Troopers from the Royalton State Police Barracks responded to Whitney Hill Rd. in Tunbridge, VT for a 911 hangup call. Troopers responded to the residence and found Keith Whiteman (48) to be in violation of conditions set forth in an abuse prevention order. Whiteman was placed under arrest and transported to the Royalton State Police Barracks for processing, issued a criminal citation, and released on conditions.
 
COURT ACTION: YES
COURT DATE/TIME: 10/15/25 at 1230 hours            
COURT: Orange County Court, Criminal Division
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 Elisabeth Plympton

Vermont State Police

Royalton Barracks

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


Rutland Barracks / Aggravated Domestic Assault

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE #: 25B4007400

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Bruce Cleaver                                 

STATION: Rutland                     

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

DATE/TIME: October 14, 2025, at 0403 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Danby, Vermont

VIOLATION: First Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Dakota Stafford

AGE: 23

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Danby, Vermont

 

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

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On October 14th , 2025, at approximately 0403 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks, responded to a report of a family disturbance at a residence in the Town of Danby. Through investigation, it was determined Dakota Stafford, caused pain and or serious bodily injury to a family or household member. Stafford was ultimately taken into custody and transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing.

 

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Correctional Facility

BAIL: Held Without Bail

MUG SHOT: Yes

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: October 15, 2025, at 12:30 PM

             

*Please note: court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm the arraignment time.

 

 

 

Trooper Bruce Cleaver

Vermont State Police

124 State Place

Rutland, VT 05701

Barracks: 802-773-9101

Email: Bruce.Cleaver@Vermont.Gov

 

St. Albans Barracks // Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#:25A2007640

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:   Trooper Boudreau                       

STATION:    St. Albans                

CONTACT#: 802 524 5993

 

DATE/TIME: 10/14/2025  at 1645 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION:  Main St. Richford

VIOLATION: Aggravated Assault, Violation of Conditions of Release

 

ACCUSED:  Jeffrey Brown                                 

AGE: 34

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, VT

 

VICTIM: Ashley Laplante

AGE: 33

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, VT

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On October 14 2025, at 1645 hours, Troopers, from the Vermont State Police – St. Albans Barracks, responded to a threatening call in Richford. Investigation revealed Jeffrey Brown (34) committed Aggravated Assault by attempting to cause bodily injury with a deadly weapon towards Ashley Laplante (33). Brown also violated active conditions of release involving the same victim. Brown was subsequently taken to the St. Albans Barracks for processing and ultimately held without bail at Northwest State Correctional Facility 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  October 15, 2025 at 1300        

COURT: Franklin County Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION:     NWSCF

BAIL: Held without 

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

 

 

Trooper Seth Boudreau 

Vermont State Police 

St. Albans Field Station

140 Fisher Pond Rd. 

St. Albans, VT 05478

802 524 5993

Williston Barracks / DUI #1

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A1008002

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ahmed Sharif                            

STATION: Williston                     

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: October 14, 2025 at approximately 1707 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 15 / Browns Trace Road, Jericho, VT

VIOLATION:

-             DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Julie J. Benay                                              

AGE: 68

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fairfax, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On October 14, 2025 at approximately 1707 hours, The Vermont State Police received multiple 911 calls for the report of erratic operation in the area of Browns Trace Rd, and Vermont Route 15 in the Town of Jericho.  Troopers immediately responded to that area, located the vehicle, and conducted a motor vehicle stop on VT Route 15 / Allen Irish Rd in the town of Westford. The operator was identified as Julie J. Benay (68) of Fairfax, VT.

 

While speaking with Benay, Troopers detected multiple indicators of impairment.  After a roadside investigation, Benay was arrested for suspicion of Driving Under the Influence and transported to the Williston Barracks for processing.  Benay was later issued a citation to appear at the Chittenden County Superior Court on November 4, 2025 at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of DUI #1.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  November 4, 2025 at 0830 hours            

COURT: Chittenden County

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 Ahmed Sharif

Vermont State Police - Williston

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495 

(802) 878-7111