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January 20, 2025

UPDATE: Williston Barracks / Runaway Juvenile

Update- This juvenile has been located.

 

 

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VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A1000383

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Omar Bulle                           

STATION: Williston Barracks                 

CONTACT#: (802)878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: January 19, 2025, at approximately  2346 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION:  122 Village Heights Road, Hinesburg

VIOLATION:

-             Missing / Runaway Juvenile

 

NAME: Ava Norful           

AGE: 14

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hinesburg, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: 

 

On January 17, 2025, at approximately  2346 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Williston Barracks were notified of a missing juvenile.  The juvenile, Ava Norful (14) of Hinesburg had left her residence to an unknown location. Norful was last seen wearing a dark blue ram shirt gray sweatpants and white and purple Adidas sneakers.  Norful is described to be 5’6” tall and 123 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Norful’s last known whereabouts is believed to be in the Middlebury area.

 

Anyone with information on the juvenile’s whereabouts is asked to contact Trooper Omar Bulle at the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks at 802-878-7111.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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FW: Berlin Barracks/Northfield PD/Missing Person

This individual has been located.  Please disregard

 

SGT Alex Comtois & K9 Phoenix

Patrol Commander

Troop A – Berlin

578 Paine Turnpike North

Berlin, VT 05602

(802)229-9191

 

From: Comtois, Alex
Sent: Monday, January 20, 2025 10:39 AM
To: DPS - VSP Media <DPS.VSPMedia@list.vermont.gov>
Subject: Berlin Barracks/Northfield PD/Missing Person

 

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#:25A3000415

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Velasquez                             

STATION: Berlin Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 01/19/2025

INCIDENT LOCATION: Northfield, VT

 

MISSING PERSON

NAME: Craig Murphy

AGE: 35

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 1/19/25, Troopers from the Berlin Barracks received a report of a missing person from Northfield, VT. Investigation revealed that Craig Murphy (35) of Northfield, VT was last seen by family members during the late hours of 1/18/25. Murphy is approximately 6 foot tall, 170 pounds, and possibly wearing jeans, cowboy boots, a hood and a green flannel.

 

There are no indicators that Murphy is in immediate danger or missing under suspicious circumstances, however there are concerns for his welfare.

 

Anyone with information regarding Craig Murphy's whereabouts is asked to call Northfield P.D or VSP Berlin Barracks at 802-229-9191. Anonymous tips can also be made through the following link:  https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

SGT Alex Comtois

Patrol Commander

Troop A – Berlin

578 Paine Turnpike North

Berlin, VT 05602

(802)229-9191

 

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Berlin Barracks/Northfield PD/Missing Person

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#:25A3000415

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Velasquez                             

STATION: Berlin Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 01/19/2025

INCIDENT LOCATION: Northfield, VT

 

MISSING PERSON

NAME: Craig Murphy

AGE: 35

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 1/19/25, Troopers from the Berlin Barracks received a report of a missing person from Northfield, VT. Investigation revealed that Craig Murphy (35) of Northfield, VT was last seen by family members during the late hours of 1/18/25. Murphy is approximately 6 foot tall, 170 pounds, and possibly wearing jeans, cowboy boots, a hood and a green flannel.

 

There are no indicators that Murphy is in immediate danger or missing under suspicious circumstances, however there are concerns for his welfare.

 

Anyone with information regarding Craig Murphy's whereabouts is asked to call Northfield P.D or VSP Berlin Barracks at 802-229-9191. Anonymous tips can also be made through the following link:  https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

SGT Alex Comtois

Patrol Commander

Troop A – Berlin

578 Paine Turnpike North

Berlin, VT 05602

(802)229-9191

 

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VT State Police Watch Commander schedule: January 20th - 26th

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Watch Commander Schedule for the week of January 20th - 26th

 

Please follow the attached instructions for contacting the Watch Commanders.

 

Watch Commander – North

Lieutenant Owen Ballinger

Owen.Ballinger@vermont.gov

 

Watch Commander – South

Lieutenant Doug Norton

Doug.Norton@vermont.gov

 

 

Watch Commander – Troop A (north)

Williston: 802-878-7111

St. Albans: 802-524-5993

Berlin: 802-229-9191

St. Johnsbury: 802-748-3111

Derby: 802-334-8881

 

Watch Commander – Troop B (south)

Westminster: 802-722-4600

Royalton: 802-234-9933

Shaftsbury: 802-442-5421

Rutland: 802-773-9101

New Haven: 802-388-4919

 

Please visit: http://vsp.vermont.gov/stations for a state coverage map of towns served by specific VSP Field Stations

 

 

 

 

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116 Starksboro Partial Closure

State of Vermont  
Department of Public Safety  
Vermont State Police  
New Haven Barracks 
  
Press Release – Highway / Traffic Notification 
  
VT Route 116 in Starksboro has one lane closed in the area of Ireland Rd due to a motor vehicle incident. 
 
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.  



Shania Corliss

Emergency Communications Dispatcher II

Vermont State Police Troop B

1330 Westminster Heights Rd

Westminster VT 05158

(802) 722-4600

(802) 722-4690 Fax

Shania.Corliss@vermont.gov

 

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January 19, 2025

St. Albans Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

                                                                                                      

CASE#: 25A2000498

TROOPER: Adam Martin                                                         

STATION: St Albans                  

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: January 19th, 2025 @ 2103 hours

LOCATION: Montgomery Rd Berkshire, VT

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Shannon Lontine                                         

AGE: 50

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Berkshire, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, while responding to another call, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St. Albans Barracks located Shannon Lontine (50) of Berkshire at a residence on Montgomery Road in the town of Berkshire.

 

Lontine was known to have an active arrest warrant. Her arrest warrant was for the initial charge of:

-Violation of Probation

 

Lontine was placed under arrest by Troopers and then transported to Chittenden County Correctional Center where she was held on $200 bail for the warrant.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: 01/21/2025 at 1300 hours             

COURT: Franklin County Superior Court

LODGED – LOCATION: Chittenden County Correctional Center        

BAIL: $200

MUG SHOT: No

 

 

Trooper Adam Martin (221)

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

Adam.martin@vermont.gov

 

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St. Albans Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

                                                                                                      

CASE#: 25A2000498

TROOPER: Adam Martin                                                         

STATION: St Albans                  

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: January 19th, 2025 @ 2103 hours

LOCATION: Montgomery Rd Berkshire, VT

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Stewart Arbuckle                                          

AGE: 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Enosburg, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, while responding to another call, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St. Albans Barracks located Stewart Arbuckle (35) of Enosburg at a residence on Montgomery Road in the town of Berkshire.

 

Arbuckle was known to have an active arrest warrant. His arrest warrant was for the initial charge of:

-Violation of Probation

 

Arbuckle was placed under arrest by Troopers and then transported to Northwest State Correctional Facility where he was held on $200 bail for the warrant.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: 01/21/2025 at 1300 hours             

COURT: Franklin County Superior Court

LODGED – LOCATION: Northwest State Correctional Facility        

BAIL: $200

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

 

Trooper Adam Martin (221)

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

Adam.martin@vermont.gov

 

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Derby Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 25A5000294

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Richard Berlandy

STATION: Derby                                         

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 01/18/2025 @ 0016 Hours

STREET: VT Route 114

TOWN: Canaan, VT

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Park St.

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Fine

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Zachary Brown

AGE: 23

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Canaan, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2018

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: Escape

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front Right Damage

INJURIES: None

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: None

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2013

VEHICLE MAKE: Polaris

VEHICLE MODEL: Ranger

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Front Right Bumper

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police received a report of a two vehicle crash in the Town of Canaan, VT.  Investigations revealed the operator of vehicle 1, Zachary Brown (23) of Canaan, VT, fell asleep while driving west of VT Route 114.  Brown crossed the center line of travel and crashed into vehicle 2 which was parked at a residence.  Brown was issued a VCVC for failure to maintain lane of travel a violation of Title 23 VSA 1038

 

 

 

Trooper Richard Berlandy

Vermont State Police | Troop A - Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Rd, Derby, VT 05829

802.334.8881 | Richard.berlandy@vermont.gov

 

 

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Berlin Barracks/ Violation of Restraining Order

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

             

CASE#: 25A3000412

TROOPER: Trooper Alyssa Nozka                                 

STATION: VSP-Berlin                    

CONTACT#:802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 01/19/2025 at 1903 hours

LOCATION: Waterbury, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of Restraining Order

 

ACCUSED: Alonzo Kidder                   

AGE: 55

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Montpelier, VT

 

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

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterbury, VT

             

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Troopers responded to a report of a violation of a restraining order. Further investigation indicated Alonzo Kidder of Montpelier had violated a restraining order by having contact with the victim. Troopers later located Kidder and issued him a citation to appear in the Washington County Superior Court, Criminal Division on 01/21/2025 at 1230 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE: 01/21/2025 at 1230 hours 

COURT: Washington County Superior Court, Criminal Division

LODGED LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: No

 

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Williston Barracks / Runaway Juvenile

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A1000383

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Omar Bulle                           

STATION: Williston Barracks                 

CONTACT#: (802)878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: January 19, 2025, at approximately  2346 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION:  122 Village Heights Road, Hinesburg

VIOLATION:

-             Missing / Runaway Juvenile

 

NAME: Ava Norful           

AGE: 14

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hinesburg, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: 

 

On January 17, 2025, at approximately  2346 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Williston Barracks were notified of a missing juvenile.  The juvenile, Ava Norful (14) of Hinesburg had left her residence to an unknown location. Norful was last seen wearing a dark blue ram shirt gray sweatpants and white and purple Adidas sneakers.  Norful is described to be 5’6” tall and 123 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Norful’s last known whereabouts is believed to be in the Middlebury area.

 

Anyone with information on the juvenile’s whereabouts is asked to contact Trooper Omar Bulle at the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks at 802-878-7111.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trooper Omar Bulle

Vermont State Police - Williston

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495

(802) 878-7111

 

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Royalton Barracks / Simple Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25B2000330

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Robidoux 

STATION: Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks          

CONTACT#: (802) 234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 01/18/2025 at approximately 2200 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Church St, Bethel, Vermont 05032

VIOLATION: Simple Assault – a violation of Title 13 V.S.A. 1023

 

ACCUSED: Michael Byam                                 

AGE: 34

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Randolph, Vermont

 

VICTIM: Juvenile

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 01/19/2025, at approximately 0943 hours, Troopers with the Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks were notified of a simple assault that occurred on 01/18/2025 at approximately 2200 hours. Investigation revealed that a road rage incident led to a confrontation between Michael Byam (34) and the juvenile. During the confrontation, Byam committed the crime of simple assault. Byam was cited to appear in Vermont Superior Court – Windsor County, Criminal Division on 03/11/2025 at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of Simple Assault.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/11/2025 at 0830 hours          

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Windsor County, 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.

 

Respectfully,

Trooper Michael Robidoux

Vermont State Police

Email: michael.robidoux@vermont.gov

Phone: 802-234-9933

 

 

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St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A4000479

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Riley Fenoff

STATION: St. Johnsbury                    

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: January 19, 2025, at 0057 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: St. Johnsbury, Vermont

VIOLATION: Driving under the influence

 

ACCUSED: Heather Allen                                                

AGE: 32

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport Center, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On January 19, 2025, at approximately 0057 hours, Troopers assigned to the St. Johnsbury Barracks were on routine patrol in the St. Johnsbury area when they observed a motorist commit a motor vehicle violation. Troopers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and met with the operator, Heather Allen (32) of Newport Center, VT. While speaking with the operator, Troopers detected signs of impairment. Investigation revealed that Allen was operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. Allen was placed into custody and transported back to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. She was later released with a citation to appear in the Caledonia County Superior Court Criminal Division on February 03, 2025 at 0830 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/03/2025 at 0830 hours.            

COURT: Caledonia County

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUGSHOT: 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 Barracks

1068 US Route 5 Ste 1

St. Johnsbury, VT 05819

Tel: 802-748-3111

 

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Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit / Structure fire


STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
 
       
CASE#:25A3000360
Vermont State Police Fire Investigator: Detective Sgt. Christopher Blais
Division of Fire Safety Investigator(s): Assistant State Fire Marshall Jesse Dobiecki, Assistant State Fire Marshal Tim Angell                      
STATION:  Department of Public Safety Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit                  
CONTACT#: 802-234-9933
 
DATE/TIME: 1/17/25  1445
INCIDENT LOCATION: 3343 US Route 2, Marshfield, VT
 
 
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 1/17/25 at approximately 1445 hours the Marshfield Fire Department was alerted by a concerned citizen to smoke coming from a structure at 3343 US Route 2 in Marshfield.  Marshfield Fire responded to the scene and was assisted by numerous area fire departments.  A household member was home at the time of the fire and was unable to escape the building.  The individual was located inside the home by fire personnel, removed, and transported to Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.  The victim was later transported to the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington due to the severity of the injuries sustained in the fire.
 
The Marshfield Fire Department notified members of the Department of Public Safety Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit of the fire.  Members of the FEIU responded to assist the fire department and conducted an investigation into the origin and cause of this fire.  This fire remains under investigation at this time but is not considered suspicious.
 
Anyone with information regarding the fire is asked to contact Detective Sgt. Christopher Blais at the Royalton Barracks, 802-234-9933, or by contacting the Vermont Arson Tip Award Program (VATAP) hotline at 1-800-32-ARSON (1-800-322-7766).
 
The Vermont Department of Public Safety would like to remind all Vermont residents to test their home smoke & CO alarms and be sure they are installed per the manufacturer recommendations.  For more information please visit https://firesafety.vermont.gov. 

No additional information is available at this time. VSP will provide updates as the investigation continues. 

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Westminster Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25B1000373

RANK/TROOPER NAME: Trooper Michael Maldonado, Trooper Peter Romeo, Trooper James Guillaume                              

STATION: Westminster                    

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 01/19/25 – 2:53 PM

INCIDENT LOCATION: US RT 5, Putney

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant, Possession of Heroin

 

ACCUSED: Courtney Stone

AGE: 36

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brattleboro, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 01/19/25, at approximately 1453 hours, Troopers with the Vermont State Police-Westminster Barracks conducted a motor vehicle stop on U.S. Route 5 in the Town of Putney for a motor vehicle violation. Subsequent investigation revealed that the operator, Courtney Stone (36), had an active arrest warrant. Subsequent investigation found that Stone was in possession of heroin. Stone was taken into custody without incident and transported to Southern State Correctional Facility. Per the order of the courts, Stone was lodged on the arrest warrant and held on $200 bail. Stone was issued a flash citation for the next business day at 12:30 PM in regard to the warrant. The active warrant contained the charges of:

 

18 VSA  4231(a)(1) – Possession of Cocaine x3

18 VSA 4243(a)(1) – Possession of Depressant x12

18 VSA 4231(a)(2) – Possession of Cocaine <2.5 Grams x1

13 VSA 7559(e) – Violation of Conditions of Release x7

13 VSA 1026(a)(1) – Aggravated Disorderly Conduct

13 VSA 3017(a) – Resisting Arrest x2

13VSA 1026(a)(1) Disorderly Conduct x3

13 VSA 1028(b)(1) Assault on a protected professional x4

 

Stone was cited to appear for the possession of heroin charges on 02/25/2025 at 8:30 AM

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 01/20/25 - 12:30 PM   02/25/2025 – 8:30 AM       

COURT: Windham

LODGED - LOCATION: Southern State Correctional Facility

BAIL: $200

MUG SHOT: Included

 

*Please note: court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of the court

 

Vermont State Police

Westminster Barracks

1330 Westminster Heights Rd

Putney, Vermont 05346

802-722-4600

 

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St. Albans Barracks / DUI and DLS

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

ARREST

 

CASE#: 25A2000480                                                

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Adam Lippa

STATION: St. Albans Barracks                 

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME of CALL: 01/19/2025 @ 12:22 pm

INCIDENT LOCATION: School St. 

TOWN: Enosburgh, VT

VIOLATION: DUI 2 and DLS

 

ACCUSED: Isaiah Luten                                              

AGE: 21

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Enosburgh, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police were notified of a single vehicle rollover crash into a telephone pole on School St. in Enosburgh, VT. Investigation revealed that Isaiah Luten was under the influence of alcohol while operating a motor vehicle. He was subsequently placed under arrest and processed for DUI 2 prior to being released to a sober party. VSP was assisted on scene by Enosburgh Ambulance, Enosburgh Fire Department, and the Village of Enosburgh Electrical Department. 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/03/25 @ 08:30 am           

COURT: Franklin County

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.

 

 

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St. Johnsbury Barracks / Domestic Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A4000452

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Rodzel                        

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-222-4680

 

DATE/TIME: January 18, 2025, at approximately 1441 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Swamp Rd, Topsham

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault (x2)

 

ACCUSED: William Sheerin                                                 

AGE: 56

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Topsham, VT

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On January 18, 2025, at approximately 1441 hours, VSP Dispatch received a report of a domestic assault on Swamp Rd in Topsham. Troopers determined there was probable cause to arrest William Sheerin for domestic assault. Sheerin was located and arrested on 1/19/2025. He was transported to the Bradford State Police Outpost for processing. He was released on conditions to appear in Orange County Criminal Court on 1/21/2025 at 1230 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 1/21/2025 at 1230 hours             

COURT: Orange County Criminal Court

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.

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St Johnsbury/Missing Person

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#:25A4000448

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Aremburg                             

STATION:      St. Johnsbury

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 01/18/2025

INCIDENT LOCATION: Bradford, VT

 

MISSING PERSON

NAME: Corey Crooker

AGE: 43

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 1/18/25 State Police received a welfare check request on Corey Crooker(43) of Bradford, Vermont. Investigation to this point has revealed Crooker was last seen by family members on January 9th. The last known communication with Crooker was on the evening of Tuesday January 14th. Crooker does not have a fixed address but is known to frequent the Bradford, Newbury, Wells River areas as well as Haverhill NH. Crooker is approximately 6 foot tall, 190 pounds and possibly wearing a black Columbia jacket.

 

There are no indicators that Crooker is in immediate danger or missing under suspicious circumstances, however there are concerns for his welfare.

 

Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to call VSP St. Johnsbury at (802) 748-3111. Anonymous tips can also be made through the following link: https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

 

 

Sergeant Sean Brennan

Patrol Commander

VSP St Johnsbury Troop “A”

802-748-3111

1068 Us Route 5 Suite #1

St Johnsbury, VT 05819

 

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Westminster Barracks / Request for Information

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUCLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 25B1000362

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Mark Pepperman

STATION: Westminster Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: Overnight/Early morning 01/18/25—1/19/25

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT-30, JAMAICA VT

VIOLATION: Leaving Scene of Accident

 

ACCUSED: Unknown

AGE: Unknown

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Unknown       

 

VICTIM: Carol Haas

AGE: 77

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: VT-30, Jamaica VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 1/19/2025 at 0824 hours, Vermont State Police received a report that a vehicle had gone off the road and hit the victim’s garage. The vehicle then left the scene. The crash took place on VT-30, Jamaica (Windham County), VT. The incident occurred during the overnight or early morning hours of 01/18/25-01/19/25. Anyone with information is urged to contact Trooper Mark Pepperman with the Vermont State Police -Westminster Barracks at 802-722-4600 or submit an anonymous tip at vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

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Update: Rutland Barracks/ Burglary

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 24B4007755

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jonathan Hall

STATION: Rutland                     

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: December 25, 2024, at approximately 0422 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 117 US RT 7 S, Rutland Town, Vermont

VIOLATION: Burglary

 

ACCUSED: Peter J Marshall

AGE: 37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Granville, NY

 

VICTIM: Sunoco Gas Station

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 12/25/2024, at approximately 0422 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks responded to an alarm at Sunoco located at 117 US RT 7 S, Rutland Town, Vermont.

Through investigation, it was determined two suspects broke into the store through the front doorway and stole various items from within the store. Photos of the suspects are included with this news release. 

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is asked to contact Trooper Hall at 802-773-9101 or Jonathan.hall@vermont.gov.

 

Update:

Troopers arrested Peter Marshall on January 19th, 2025, in connection with this burglary. Marshall was cited in Vermont Superior Court on January 22, 2025, at 12:30 p.m.

 

The Rutland City Police Department assisted Troopers with this investigation.

 

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A          

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

COURT ACTION: January 22, 2025 at 12:30 pm

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: Pending

           

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

 

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Derby Barracks / Criminal DLS

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 25A5000172                                              

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jesse Nash

STATION: Derby                                         

CONTACT#: 802 334 8881

 

DATE/TIME: 01/10/2025 / at approximately 0618 hours

TOWN: Coventry

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: I-91 N. MM 167

WEATHER: Snowing     

ROAD CONDITIONS: Snow covered

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Travis Thurston

AGE: 42   

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barton, Vt

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2002

VEHICLE MAKE: GMC

VEHICLE MODEL: Yukon

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front end damage.

INJURIES: Non-life threatening

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On 01/10/2025 at approximately 0618 hours, Vermont State Police received a report of a single vehicle crash on I-91 N. MM 167 in the Town of Coventry Vt. Investigation revealed the operator was Travis Thurston of Barton, who advised he lost control of his vehicle after hitting black ice on the roadway, crashing his vehicle in the median. Further Investigation revealed Thurston’s license was criminally suspended. Thurston was issued a citation for the offense.

 

 

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A       

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: No

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Orleans Superior Court

COURT DATE/TIME: 01/10/2025    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.

 

Trooper Jesse Nash

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Rd

Jesse.Nash@Vermont.Gov

(802) 334-8881

 

 

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**UPDATE** St. Albans Barracks / Request for Information

 



NEWS RELEASE

             

CASE#: 24A2008988

TROOPER:  Robert J. Van Woert                                           

STATION: St. Albans Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: December 18, 2024 

LOCATION: 482 VT RT 78, Highgate, VT

 

ACCUSED: Unknown                                                               

AGE: Unknown 

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Unknown

 

 

UPDATE:  On January 11, 2025 at approximately 1300 hours the John Deere Gator 835M was located and returned to the rightful owner. This incident is still under investigation. Anyone with information relating to this case is asked to reach out to The Vermont State Police - St. Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993 or submit an anonymous tip online at https://cityprotect.com/forms/state.vt.us/anonymous

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On December 18, 2024 at approximately 0919 hours Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St. Albans Barracks were notified of an incident that took place on VT RT 78 in Highgate, VT. According to the report, a John Deere Gator 835M was purloined from United Ag and Turf in the early hours of the morning. A picture of the Gator is included with this email. The Vermont State Police are asking for public assistance in identifying the individual/s involved. Please call the St. Albans State Police Barracks at 802-524-5993 with information or submit an anonymous tip online at https://cityprotect.com/forms/state.vt.us/anonymous

 

 

 

Trooper Robert J. Van Woert 

Vermont State Police – Williston Barracks 

3294 St. George Rd 

Williston, VT, 05495 

Phone: 802-878-7111

Email: Robert.VanWoert@Vermont.gov 

From: Van Woert, Robert via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 3:17 PM
To: DPS - VSP Media <DPS.VSPMedia@list.vermont.gov>
Subject: St. Albans Barracks / Request for Information

 

EXTERNAL SENDER: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize and trust the sender.

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

             

CASE#: 24A2008988

TROOPER:  Robert J. Van Woert                                           

STATION: St. Albans Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: December 18, 2024 

LOCATION: 482 VT RT 78, Highgate, VT

 

ACCUSED: Unknown                                                               

AGE: Unknown 

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Unknown

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On December 18, 2024 at approximately 0919 hours Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St. Albans Barracks were notified of an incident that took place on VT RT 78 in Highgate, VT. According to the report, a John Deere Gator 835M was purloined from United Ag and Turf in the early hours of the morning. A picture of the Gator is included with this email. The Vermont State Police are asking for public assistance in identifying the individual/s involved. Please call the St. Albans State Police Barracks at 802-524-5993 with information or submit an anonymous tip online at https://cityprotect.com/forms/state.vt.us/anonymous

 

 

 

Trooper Robert J. Van Woert 

Vermont State Police – Williston Barracks 

3294 St. George Rd 

Williston, VT, 05495 

Phone: 802-878-7111

Email: Robert.VanWoert@Vermont.gov 

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