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November 13, 2024

Berlin Barracks / Request for Information - Stolen Vehicle

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE
       
CASE#: 24A3007364
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Elisabeth Plympton                              
STATION:  VSP Berlin                    
CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

DATE/TIME: 11/13/2024 at approximately 1112 hours.
INCIDENT LOCATION: 2861 VT Route 14, Williamstown, VT


SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: At the above date and time, Vermont State Police were notified of a vehicle theft from The Busted Knuckle Garage (2861 VT RT 14) in Williamstown VT. The theft is believed to have occurred sometime between the night of November 12th - the morning of the 13th.

The vehicle is described as a 2016 GMC Sierra 2500 HD, maroon in color. The truck was last seen bearing VT registration 475A470. The truck is described to be equipped with running boards and amber cab lights. A photo of the truck is attached.

The Vermont State Police ask that anyone with information call the Berlin State Police Barracks (802-229-9191) or submit a tip via  https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit


Trooper Elisabeth Plympton

Vermont State Police

Royalton Barracks

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


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Westminster Barracks/ Disorderly Conduct

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 24B1005706

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Cameron McCutcheon                            

STATION: Westminster Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: August 28th, 2024, at approximately 0722 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Camp Road, Westminster, Vermont

VIOLATION: Disorderly Conduct

 

ACCUSED: Vincent M. Sellew

AGE: 58

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Westminster, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On August 28th, 2024, at approximately 0722 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Westminster Barracks received a report of a dispute on Camp Road in the Town of Westminster, Vermont. Investigation of the incident resulted in the arrest of 58-year-old Vincent M. Sellew for Disorderly Conduct. Sellew is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division on 11/26/2024 at 0830 hours to answer to the aforementioned charge.

 

 

LODGED: NO

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: NO

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/26/2024

             

*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 Cameron McCutcheon

Vermont State Police

Troop B - Westminster

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Putney, VT 05346

(802) 722-4600

cameron.mccutcheon@vermont.gov

 

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St. Albans Barracks / Request for Information *Update*

 





STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

 

CASE#: 24A2008060

TROOPER: M. Conte

STATION: St. Albans                         

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: November 7th 2024 at approximately 2030 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Jay Road, Richford VT  

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On November 8th 2024 at approximately 0929 hours, members of the Vermont State Police received the report of a trailer theft from a business on Jay Road in the town of Richford. Investigation revealed that at approximately 2030 hours a 2013 fifteen foot Sure Trac trailer with no registration plate affixed was stolen from the above listed area. Attached to this news release are two photographs of the suspects and their vehicle involved in the theft. It should be noted, based on witness reports the vehicle involved in the theft was a maroon Dodge Ram. Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is asked to contact Trooper Conte with the Vermont State Police St. Albans Barracks by email at matthew.conte@vermont.gov or by phone at 802-524-5993. This investigation is ongoing at this time and further updates will be provided as they become available.  

 

UPDATE:

 

As of November 13th 2024 this incident remains under investigation. Attached to this updated news release are four photographs of the suspects and their vehicle involved in the theft. Anyone with information pertaining to this incident as a result of this updated news release is asked to contact Trooper Conte with the Vermont State Police St. Albans Barracks by email at matthew.conte@vermont.gov or by phone at 802-524-5993.

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Royalton Barracks / Crash

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

CASE#: 24B2005561             
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Elisabeth Plympton
STATION: VSP Royalton               
CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

DATE/TIME: 11/07/2024 @ approximately 2054 hours
STREET: VT Route 66
TOWN: Randolph
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: "The Barn" (1917 VT RT 66)
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Stacey Young
AGE: 62    
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Northfield, VT
PASSENGER: Cassidy Murdock
AGE: 23
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Montpelier, VT

VEHICLE YEAR: 2013
VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota
VEHICLE MODEL: Scion
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled
INJURIES: Yes
HOSPITAL: Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: Kyle Duddie
AGE: 25      
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Randolph, VT
PASSENGER: Kayla Woodman
AGE: 24
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Royalton, VT

VEHICLE YEAR: 2012
VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet
VEHICLE MODEL: Avalanche
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Totaled
INJURIES: No
HOSPITAL: N/A




SUMMARY OF CRASH: At the above date and time, Vermont State Police were notified of a 2-vehicle crash in front of The Barn on VT Route 66, Randolph. Investigation revealed that Vehicle 1 exited The Barn parking lot onto VT Route 66, in front of Vehicle 2 which was traveling west on VT Route 66, causing the collision. The operator of Vehicle 1, Stacey Young (62), was transported to DHMC via White River Valley Ambulance for moderate injuries. The crash remains under investigation.




Trooper Elisabeth Plympton

Vermont State Police

Royalton Barracks

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


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Williston Barracks / Retail Theft

VSP News Release-Incident
 
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
 
NEWS RELEASE
       
CASE#: 24A1008079
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Blaz Mihaljevic                           
STATION: Vermont State Police - Williston                   
CONTACT#: 802-878-7111
 
DATE/TIME: November 8th, 2024, - 12:34 hours 
INCIDENT LOCATION: 4879 VT Route 15  
VIOLATION: Retail Theft
 
ACCUSED: Travis Daigle                                           
AGE: 21
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hardwick, VT
 
VICTIM: Aubuchon Hardware - Jeffersonville 
 
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
 
On 11/10/2024 the Vermont State Police was notified of a male who had taken several items from Aubuchon Hardware in Jeffersonville without paying for his items.  The male was captured on the store's surveillance video and later identified as Travis Daigle (21)  of Hardwick, VT. Daigle was located and issued a citation to appear in Lamoille County Superior Court - Criminal Division on December 18th, 2024 at 12:30 hours. 
 
 
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: December 18th, 2024 - 12:30 hours           
COURT: Lamoille 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.



Trooper Blaz Mihaljevic
Vermont State Police
3294 St. George Road
Williston, VT 05495
blaz.mihaljevic@vermont.gov 
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Rutland Barracks // Cocaine Possession

CASE#: 24B4006965

TROOPER: Shaughnessy

STATION: Rutland              

CONTACT#: 802-773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 11/12/2024 at approximately 2054 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Rutland

 

ACCUSED: Marlisha Turner

AGE: 33

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, VT

CHARGES: Possession of cocaine (felony)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On November 12, 2024, at approximately 2054 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks conducted a motor vehicle stop on West Street in Rutland for an observed motor vehicle violation. The operator was identified as Bryan Bailey-Clark (33) and the passenger as Marlisha Turner (33). During the interaction Troopers observed indicators of drug use. A K-9 officer responded to the scene from the Rutland Town Police Department and deployed his K-9 on the vehicle. Consent was later granted by the occupants and suspected cocaine was found on Turner’s person. Turner was issued a citation to appear in Rutland Criminal Court for the above charges.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 01/06/2025 at 1000 hours

COURT: Rutland 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 the arraignment time.

 

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St. Johnsbury Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

VSP News Release – Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#:  24A4008785

TROOPER:  Griffin Pearson

STATION:  St. Johnsbury                

CONTACT#:  802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME:  11-12-24 at 2300 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION:  Higgins Hill Rd., Waterford, VT

VIOLATIONS:  In-State Warrant

  1. Aggravated Domestic Assault – 1st Degree (x2)
  2. Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED:  James Lunnie

AGE:  42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:  Waterford, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Troopers with the Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury Barracks came in contact with James Lunnie (42) of Waterford, VT. Troopers knew Lunnie to be wanted on an outstanding warrant involving the charges of Aggravated Domestic Assault – 1st Degree (x2) and Domestic Assault. Lunnie was subsequently taken into custody and transported to the Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. He was later cited to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court on 11/13/24 at 1230 hours and transported to Northeast Correctional Complex, where he was held on $200 bail.

 

COURT ACTION:  Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  11-13-24 at 1230 hours

COURT:  Caledonia County

LODGED:  Yes

BAIL:  $200

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.

 

Respectfully,

Trooper Griffin Pearson
Troop “A” St. Johnsbury Barrack
1068 US-5 #1
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819

 

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St. Albans Barracks/ Retail Theft

VSP News Release-Incident

 
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE


NEWS RELEASE


CASE#: 24A2007749
RANK/TROOPER: Trooper Charlotte Hartman
STATION: St. Albans                      
CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

DATE/TIME: 10/25/2024 at approximately 2015 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: 38 Jay View Dr, Enosburg (Tractor Supply)


VIOLATION:  Retail Theft


ACCUSED: Olivia Pelletier                                           
AGE: 27
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Enosburg, VT 


VICTIM: Tractor Supply  


SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:        

On October 25th, 2024 at approximately 2015 hours, Vermont State Police received a report from Tractor Supply located at 38 Jay View Dr in Enosburg advising of a shoplifting incident. 

Investigation revealed that Olivia Pelletier (27) had entered Tractor Supply and left the store with several unpaid items. Pelletier was ultimately located on 11/12/2024 and issued a citation to appear in Franklin County Superior Court for the above offense.


COURT ACTION: YES
COURT DATE/TIME: 01/14/2025 at 0830 hours            
COURT: Franklin County Superior Court
LODGED - LOCATION: NO  
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: NOT INCLUDED
 


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




Trooper Charlotte Hartman (232)

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

Charlotte.hartman@vermont.gov

 

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November 12, 2024

Derby Barracks/ Burglary

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 24A5005885

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ian Alford                            

STATION:  Derby Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 11/12/24 1711 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Water Street, Barton

VIOLATION: Burglary

 

ACCUSED:  Unknown

 

VICTIM: Makenna Bigelow

AGE: 18

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barton, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 11/12/24 at approximately 1711 hours, The Vermont State Police Derby Barracks received a report of a Burglary that occurred on Water Street in Barton. An investigation revealed that an unknown person had entered a residence and stolen a Play Station 5, the power cord, and the NBA 2025 game from the residence. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Trooper Alford of the VSP Derby Barracks at 802-334-8881 or submit an anonymous tip at

vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

 

Trooper Ian Alford

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Rd

Derby, VT 05829

Ian.Alford@Vermont.gov

(802) 334-8881

 

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Road closure / Route 12 in Berlin

State of Vermont  

Department of Public Safety  

Vermont State Police  

Berlin Barracks / sent on behalf of the Berlin Police Dept

 

  

Press Release – Highway / Traffic Notification 

  

Vermont Route 12 in Berlin, known locally as Northfield Street, is closed due to power lines down in the roadway.  This is between Montpelier & West Berlin by the railroad crossing.  There is no current estimate on the duration of the closure.  Green Mountain Power and the Berlin Fire Department are working to safely reopen the roadway.

 

Updates will be provided when available.  Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes.   

  

Please drive carefully.  

 

 

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Update No. 1: VT State Police Watch Commander for the week of November 11th – 17th

 

Lt. Rob McKenna will cover southern watch the night of Tuesday, Nov. 12; his email address is robert.mckenna@vermont.gov.  Lt. Mike Studin will resume southern watch on Wednesday.

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Watch Commander Schedule for the week of November 11th – 17th

 

Please follow the attached instructions for contacting the Watch Commanders.

 

Watch Commander – North

Lieutenant Andrew Jensen

Andrew.Jensen@vermont.gov

 

Watch Commander – South

Lieutenant Mike Studin

Michael.Studin@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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News Release / Missing Juveniles

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE: MISSING JUVENILES

   

CASE#: 24B4006937

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Craig Roland                         

STATION: Rutland

CONTACT#: 802 773 9101

 

DATE/TIME: 11/11/2024 – Approximately 0700 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 2472 Stage Road, Benson, Vermont

 

JUVENILE: Olivia Hutchins                                            

AGE: 14

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Benson, VT

 

JUVENILE: Hayden Denehy

AGE: 16

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Castleton, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks were notified that Olivia Hutchins and Hayden Denehy had run away from their residences and are believed to be together. Upon contacting their guardians, Troopers learned that Denehy is operating a 2013 Honda Pilot bearing the Vermont registration of HTH992. Their last known location was in Poultney Vermont on the morning of 11/11/2024. Their intended destination is unknown at this time. A photo of Hutchins and Denehy have been attached above. Anyone with information pertaining to the location of Hutchins or Denehy is asked to contact the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks at (802)-773-9101.

 

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St. Albans Barracks // Burglary with Request for Information

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE
       
CASE#: 24A2008154
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:   Trooper Seth Boudreau                        
STATION:       St. Albans                
CONTACT#:  802 524 5993

DATE/TIME: 11/12/2024
INCIDENT LOCATION: 108 Depot St. in Enosburg // American Legion
VIOLATION: Burglary

ACCUSED:   Unknown                                            
AGE:  N/A
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Unknown

VICTIM:  American Legion

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On November 12, 2024 at 0837 hours, Vermont State Police received a call from members of the American Legion indicating that there was burglary that had occurred in the overnight hours. This event is still under investigation and anyone with information that could lead to an arrest is asked to call the St. Albans Field Station at 802 524 5993.



Trooper Seth Boudreau 
Vermont State Police 
St. Albans Field Station
140 Fisher Pond Rd. 
St. Albans, VT 05478
802 524 5993
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Derby Barracks/ Trespassing/ Agg OOC

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 24A5005480, 24A5005848

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ian Alford                           

STATION:  Derby Barracks                  

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

DATE/TIME: 10/21/24 0417  & 11/9/24 2212 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 100 and Searles Road, Newport Center

VIOLATION: Trespassing X2 and Aggravated OOC

ACCUSED:  Taylor Coull

AGE: 23

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Unknown, VT

VICTIM: ReJean Roberge

AGE:  78

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport Center.

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 10/21/24 at approximately 0417, hours, The Vermont State Police Derby Barracks received a report of a single vehicle crash that occurred on VT Route 100 in Newport Center. The operator was not on scene when Law Enforcement arrived. Later that morning Rejean Roberge, owner of the vehicle, reported the same vehicle had been taken from his residence without his permission by Taylor Coull. Coull had previously been issued a no trespass order.

 

On 11/9/2024, the Vermont State Police received a report that Coull was trespassing on Roberge’s property. When Troopers arrived to Roberge's residence, Coull was located on the property. After Investigation it was revealed that Coull had committed the crimes of Trespassing X2 and Agg OOC. Coull was arrested and released with a citation for Orleans Criminal Court.

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME:    1/21/25 0830       

COURT: Orleans County Superior Court

MUGSHOT: 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.

 

Trooper Ian Alford

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Rd

Derby, VT 05829

Ian.Alford@Vermont.gov

(802) 334-8881

 

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