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November 9, 2026

Royalton Barracks / Excessive Speed, Negligent Operation

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B2006456

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Clark                            

STATION: Royalton                      

CONTACT#: (802) 234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 11/08/26 / 2226hrs

INCIDENT LOCATION: I 89 N MM31

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed / Negligent Operation

 

ACCUSED: Narinder Singh                                              

AGE: 25

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Concord, NH

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above listed date and time, a Trooper with the Vermont State Police Royalton Barracks was observing northbound traffic on I 89 in the town of Randolph. A vehicle was observed traveling at a high rate of speed in the area of MM 27. RADAR confirmed the vehicle to be traveling at 106MPH in a posted 65MPH zone. A traffic stop was conducted for the observed violation near MM31, and the operator was identified as Narinder Singh, 25, of Concord NH. Singh was arrested and transported to the Royalton Barracks for processing before being released with a criminal citation to appear before the Orange County Superior Court   on the date and time listed below.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 12/30/26 / 0830hrs          

COURT: Orange

LODGED - LOCATION: NA    

BAIL: NA

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.

November 8, 2026

St Albans Barracks / DLS and Violation of Conditions of release

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2007589

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Harkins                          

STATION: St Albans                    

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 11/08/2026 @1945

INCIDENT LOCATION: Fairfax Road, St Albans

VIOLATION: Criminal DLS, Violation of Conditions of release

 

ACCUSED: Jason Bessette                                               

AGE: 29

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sheldon, VT

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 11/08/2026 at approximately 1945 hours Troopers form the St Albans barracks observed Jason Bessette operating a motor vehicle on a public highway. It was found that Bessette had a criminally suspended license and that he was violating court ordered conditions of release. Bessette was arrested and transported to the St Albans barracks for processing. Bessette was lodged at Northwestern Correctional Facility and held on $200 bail. Bessette is ordered into court on 11/09/2026 at 1300 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/09/2026 @1300           

COURT: Franklin

LODGED - LOCATION: NWCF     

BAIL: $200

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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Derby Barracks / Excessive Speed

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5006456

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Jacob Shores                            

STATION:  Derby                   

CONTACT#: 802 334 8881

 

DATE/TIME: 11/08/2026 @ 1950 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 5, Irasburg, VT

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: Logan Dalley                                             

AGE: 19

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Irasburg, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police were conducting traffic enforcement on US Route 5 in Irasburg, VT. A motor vehicle violation was observed; 85MPH in a posted 50MPH. A Traffic stop was conducted, and the operator of the vehicle was identified as Logan Dalley, (19) of Irasburg, VT. Dalley was taken into custody, transported to the Derby barracks and later released on a citation to appear in court. Dalley was issued multiple VCVC which are the following:

 

  1. 23 V.S.A 1081 Basic Speed Rule with a fine of $530
  2. 23 V.S.A 676 Operating After Suspension/Revocation/Refusal VSA 676 with a fine of $249
  3. 23 V.S.A 800(a) Operating without Liability Insurance with a fine of $162

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:    12/29/2026 @ 0800 hours        

COURT: Orleans County 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 Jacob Shores

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Road

Derby, Vermont 05829

Jacob.Shores@vermont.gov

(802)-334-8881

 

New Haven Barracks / Multiple Charges

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE               

 

NEWS RELEASE

26B5004821

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Taylor Demick

STATION: New Haven

CONTACT#: (802)388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 11/08/2026 at 1828 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Lower Notch Road / Hewitt Road

TOWN/STATE: Bristol, Vermont

 

VIOLATIONS: DUI #1, Criminal No License

 

ACCUSED: Christopher G. Bostick

AGE: 41

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bristol, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On November 8th, 2026, at approximately 1828 hours, the Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop after an observed motor vehicle violation on Lower Notch Road near the intersection with Hewitt Road in the Town of Bristol. The operator was identified as Christopher G. Bostick (41) of Bristol, Vermont, who did not have a valid license and had a previous conviction of operating without a license within the prior two years. While speaking to Bostick, Troopers observed indicators of impairment.

 

Bostick was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence and transported to the New Haven State Police Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Bostick was released with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on November 16th, 2026, at 1230 hours.      

 

Troopers were assisted by members of the Bristol Police Department.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/16/2026 at 1230 hours          

COURT: Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division

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. 

 

 

 

Berlin Barracks / DUI

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3009329

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Maldonado                           

STATION: Berlin Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 11/08/2026 @ 1616 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Vermont Route 62 / Paine Turnpike North, Berlin, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Luciano Ferreira                                            

AGE: 48

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barre, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police were conducting traffic enforcement on Interstate 89 Northbound in Berlin, VT. While exiting the Interstate, Troopers from the Berlin Barracks observed a vehicle fail to maintain its lane and a traffic stop was conducted. The operator was identified as Luciano Ferreira (48), of Barre, VT. Troopers observed signs of impairment and after further investigation Ferreira was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI. Ferreira was transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing and later released with a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Washington Criminal Division on 11/19/2026 at 0830 to answer to the charge of DUI.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/19/2026 @ 0830 hours        

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Washington 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.

Update No. 1: New Haven Barracks / Missing person

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

 

CASE#: 26B5004806

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Josh Gurwicz

STATION: New Haven Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-388-4919

 

 

DATE/TIME: About 4:05 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Kingsland Bay, Ferrisburgh, VT

INCIDENT TYPE: Missing person

 

 

NAME: Withheld at this time

AGE: 48

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Burlington, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

Search efforts continued through the day Sunday, Nov. 8, on Kingsland Bay in Ferrisburgh for a man who went missing after falling into Lake Champlain on Saturday. The man was not located.

 

Crews on scene Sunday included the Vermont State Police Underwater Recovery Team, the U.S. Coast Guard, and an airplane crew from the U.S. Border Patrol.

 

The search is expected to resume Monday morning.

 

 

***Initial news release, 7:55 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026***

The Vermont State Police is investigating the disappearance of a man who was reported to have fallen from a small fishing boat into Lake Champlain in Ferrisburgh on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 7, 2026.

 

The man, a 48-year-old resident of Burlington, Vermont, was not wearing a life jacket when he fell into Kingsland Bay at about 4 p.m., according to a companion who was also on the boat. The friend attempted to search for the missing man, but he did not resurface, and the search was unsuccessful.

 

Members of the Vermont State Police and other emergency crews including wardens from the Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the Ferrisburgh Fire Department responded to the bay. The Coast Guard is expected to continue search efforts through the night. VSP’s Underwater Recovery Team and Bureau of Criminal Investigations plan to join the search and recovery operation Sunday morning, Nov. 8. VSP’s Victim Services Unit is providing assistance. There are no indications at this time that the disappearance is suspicious.

 

The name of the missing man is being withheld pending further investigation and notification of relatives.

 

Anyone with information that might assist in this case should call the New Haven Barracks at 802-388-4919.

 

No additional details are currently available. The state police will provide updates as the investigation continues.

 

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Shaftsbury Barracks / DUI #1


VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3005989

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jared Lacoste                            

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 11/08/26 at approximately 1341

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7, Pownal

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Lucien L. Laurent Jr                                                

AGE: 59

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Pownal, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 11/08/26 at approximately 1341 hours, the Vermont State Police-Shaftsbury Barracks received a be-on-the-lookout "BOL" for a vehicle that had reportedly gone off the roadway into a ditch but was able to drive out. It was then reported that the vehicle was driving on the roadway with two flat tires.

 

Troopers located the vehicle at a residence in Pownal and made contact with the operator, Lucien L. Laurent Jr. (59). While speaking with Laurent, Troopers noted several indicators of impairment. Laurent was subsequently arrested for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Shaftsbury Barracks for processing. After processing, Troopers released Laurent with a citation to appear at the Bennington courthouse on 11/23/26 at 0830 hours.  

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/23/26 at 0830 hours            

COURT: Bennington

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A   

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Y

 

 

 

 

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

the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.

 

 

Westminster Barracks / Multiple charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1007585

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Eric Clemens                              

STATION: Westminster                     

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 08/27/2026 at approximately 12:58 PM

INCIDENT LOCATION: Rutland, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions and Attempt to Suborn

 

ACCUSED: Benjamin Stocker                                     

AGE: 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Springfield, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 08/27/26, the Vermont State Police was notified of a possible conditions of release violation. A subsequent investigation revealed 35-year-old Benjamin Stocker violated his conditions of release while lodged at Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility. Stocker was cited and scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on 12/01/2026 to answer the above charges.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 12/01/2026 8:30 AM       

COURT: Windham

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility   

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.

 

Trooper Eric Clemens

VSP Westminster

1330 Westminster Heights Rd

Westminster, VT 05158

(802)722-4600

Eric.clemens@vermont.gov

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / Excessive Speed


VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3005963

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jason Danielsen                            

STATION: Shaftsbury                    

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 11/6/2026 at 1620 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7 MM 21, Shaftsbury, VT

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: Alejandro Shapiro-Mochon                                                

AGE: 23

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Dorset, VT

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 11/6/2026, at approximately 1620 hours, Vermont Troopers were on patrol on US Route 7 near MM 21 in the town of Shaftsbury, VT, when a vehicle was observed travelling southbound at 98 miles per hour in a 55 mile per hour zone. A traffic stop was conducted and the operator was identified as Alejandro Shapiro-Mochon (23). Shapiro-Mochon was taken into custody for processing and released on citation.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 12/28/2026 at 0830 hours           

COURT: Bennington Superior Court

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.

Royalton Barracks / DUI Drug - Crash

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE
       
CASE#: 26B2006442
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Elisabeth Plympton                            
STATION:  VSP Royalton                  
CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

DATE/TIME: 11/08/2026 @ 0920 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 4, Bridgewater
VIOLATION: DUI Drug

ACCUSED: Kevin Gipe                                          
AGE: 41
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Homeless


SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: At the above date and time, the Vermont State Police received a report of a vehicle that drove into the river on US Route 4 in Bridgewater. Fire, EMS, and Troopers responded. The operator, identified as Kevin Gipe (41), was uninjured. Investigation revealed that Gipe was traveling west and crossed over into the eastbound lane, nearly causing a head on collision, then departed the roadway down the embankment into the river. Throughout investigation, Gipe was displaying signs of impairment. Gipe was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Royalton State Police Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Gipe was issued a criminal citation and released.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 02/02/2027 @ 0815 hours            
COURT: Windsor 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.


Trooper Elisabeth Plympton

Vermont State Police

Royalton Barracks

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


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New Haven Barracks/ MV Crash

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

CASE #: 26B5004815
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. Sean Hauter
STATION: New Haven
CONTACT #: (802) 388-4919

DATE/TIME: 11/8/2026, 1326 hours
STREET: US Route 7
TOWN: New Haven
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Willow Ln
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Abbigail Garrant
AGE: 18
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Middlebury, VT

VEHICLE YEAR: 2013
VEHICLE MAKE: Volkswagen
VEHICLE MODEL: Jetta
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front-end contact damage
INJURIES: None
HOSPITAL: N/A

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On 11/8/2026 at approximately 1326 hours, Troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash on US Route 7 south of Willow Lane in the Town of New Haven. Investigation revealed V#1 was traveling north and attempted to turn around in a pull-off. At that time, the front end of V#1 struck a guardrail in the southbound pull-off. Speed was a contributing factor. No injuries resulted.

VCVC(s): 23 VSA 1081(a), “Unreasonable speed for conditions and hazards” ($220, 2 points)
COURT ACTION: N

St. Albans Barracks / VAPO

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2007427

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jared Blair                           

STATION: St Albans Field Station                       

CONTACT#:  802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: October 29, 2026 at 1609 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Highgate, VT

VIOLATION: VAPO

 

ACCUSED: Trevor Gagner                                         

AGE: 32

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Highgate, VT

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On November 2nd, 2026, at approximately 1423 hours the Vermont State Police was notified of a late reported violation of Abuse Prevention Order in the town of Highgate. Investigation revealed that Trevor Gagner (32) violated a Final Relief from Abuse Order. Gagner was issued a citation to appear in the Franklin County Superior Court on December 22nd, 2026, at 0800 hours to answer the charge of Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE / TIME: December 22nd, 2026 / 0800 hours     

COURT: Franklin County Superior Court

LODGED: No     LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A 

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

 

 

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St. Albans Barracks / Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A2007511                                

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jordan Peterson

STATION: St. Albans                                 

CONTACT#: 802-524-5994

 

DATE/TIME: 11/6/26 at 0808 hours

STREET: Highbridge Road

TOWN: Georgia

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Ethan Allen Hwy

WEATHER:        Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Corey Raab

AGE: 38   

SEAT BELT? N

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Shelburne, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2016

VEHICLE MAKE: RAM

VEHICLE MODEL: 1500

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front-end

INJURIES: None

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Kayden Deschamps

AGE: 18   

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Cambridge, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2019

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: Corolla

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Front-end

INJURIES: Suspected Minor

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On the above date and time Troopers with the Vermont State Police St. Albans Barracks responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highbridge Rd in the Town of Georgia.

 

Troopers arrived on scene and identified the operators above. Investigation revealed that Vehicle 1 was traveling east on Highbridge Road, crossed the center line and collided with vehicle 2 which was traveling west. This was determined to be due to distraction and inattention. Operator 1 was evaluated by EMS on scene for suspected minor injuries.

 

The crash remains under investigation. Anyone who witnessed this incident or has information may contact the Vermont State Police St. Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993

 

 

*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.

November 7, 2026

St Albans Barracks / Domestic Assault

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2007558

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Harkins                             

STATION: St Albans                    

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 11/07/26 @1850 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: River St, Richford, VT

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Xavier Rios                                               

AGE: 24

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, VT

 

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 11/07/26 Troopers from the St Albans barracks responded to the are of River St in the town of Richford for a reported assault. Further investigation revealed that Xavier Rios of Richford had assaulted a house member during an alteration. Rios was arrested and transported to the St Albans barracks for processing. Rios was issued a flash citation to appear in Franklin County Court on 11/09/26 at 1300 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/09/26 @1300          

COURT: Franklin

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.

 

 

Derby Barracks / Excessive Speed

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5006433

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jacob Shores                          

STATION: Derby Barracks                  

CONTACT#: (802) 334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 11/07/2026 @ 1900 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I 91 N, MM 152, Sheffield, VT

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: Justin Barton-Caplin                                      

AGE: 47

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barton, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 11/07/2026, at approximately 1829 hours, on I 91 N in Sheffield, Troopers observed a vehicle driving northbound near mile marker 152 at a speed of 97mph. The posted speed in that area is 65mph. A traffic stop was conducted, and the operator of the vehicle was identified as Justin Barton-Caplin (49) of Barton, VT. Barton-Caplin was cited for Excessive Speed and ordered to appear in Vermont Superior Court – Caledonia Criminal Division, on 11/07/2026 at 0830 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/07/ 2026 @ 0830 hours           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Caledonia Criminal Division

 

MUG SHOT: N/A

 

 

 

Trooper Jacob Shores

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Road

Derby, Vermont 05829

Jacob.Shores@vermont.gov

(802)-334-8881