State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Williston
News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Interstate 89 Southbound has one lane obstructed in the area of Area of MM 90, Winooski River Bridge area due to a crash.
This incident is expected to last for expected to be a long duration incident. Specific details are not yet available, updates will be provided as appropriate.
Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes. Please drive carefully.
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October 21, 2026
Traffic Alert - Interstate 89 Southbound
VSP News release aggravated assault within Marble Valley Correctional Center
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B4007735
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Det. Sgt. Jesse Robson
STATION: VSP BCI Troop B-West Rutland
CONTACT#: 802 773 9101
DATE/TIME: October 11th, 2026
INCIDENT LOCATION: Marble Valley Correctional Center (MVCC) Rutland VT
VIOLATION: Aggravated assault
ACCUSED: Matthew Bradley
AGE: 41
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland VT
VICTIM: Joseph Marro
AGE: 65
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Chittenden VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: Vermont State Police BCI were notified of an assault that occurred between 2 inmates within MVCC. Investigation determined that Matthew Bradley assaulted cellmate Joseph Marro resulting in facial injuries that required surgery including insertion of metal plates around his eyes and mouth.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 11-23-26 10 AM
COURT: Rutland
LODGED - LOCATION: Both inmates remain in custody of Vermont Department of Corrections.
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE
Detective Sgt. Jesse Robson
Vermont State Police Troop B – West
124 State Place Rutland VT 05701
802 773 9101
St. Johnsbury Barracks / Multiple Charges
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A4010716
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nally, Leblanc, Salazar, and Underhill
STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 10/20/26 @ 1956 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Ryegate, VT
VIOLATION: Conditions of Release Violation X4, False Alarms, Assault on Protected Professionals, DLS, Arrest Warrant
ACCUSED: Matthew Fuller
AGE: 46
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time Troopers were dispatched to a disabled vehicle on US RT 5 in Ryegate. The complainant, Matthew Fuller, called into to advise he had run out of fuel. Troopers began responding to assist Fuller and learned he had an active warrant for his arrest out of Rutland County. Troopers made contact with Fuller and he was found to be actively violating conditions of release. Investigation also revealed that Fuller had been operating a motor vehicle with a criminally suspended license.
Fuller was taken into custody and transported to the State Police Barracks in St. Johnsbury for processing. During processing, Fuller made false alarm causing additional emergency services to respond unnecessarily. Additionally, while still at the barracks, Fuller became aggressive and assaulted a Trooper.
Fuller was ordered held on $15,000 bail for the violations committed on 10/20.
Fuller was held on an additional $5,000 bail for his in-state warrant for failing to appear for DUI #3.
COURT ACTION: YES
COURT DATE/TIME: 10/21/26 @ 1230
COURT: CALEDONIA
LODGED - LOCATION: NECC
BAIL: $20,000
MUG SHOT: INCLUDED
*Please note: court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of
the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.
Trooper William Nally
Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury
1068 US-5 # 1
St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819
802-748-3111
October 20, 2026
Rutland Barracks // Cocaine Possession x3
CASE#: 26B4007933
TROOPER: Shaughnessy
STATION: Rutland
CONTACT#: 802-773-9101
DATE/TIME: 10/20/2026 at approximately 1802 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: North Shrewsbury, Rutland
ACCUSED: Jessica Briggs
AGE: 32
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, VT
CHARGES: Cocaine Possession (Felony)
ACCUSED: Joseph Richardson
AGE: 32
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, VT
CHARGES: Cocaine Possession (Felony)
ACCUSED: Scott White
AGE: 42
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, VT
CHARGES: Cocaine Possession
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 10/20/2026, at approximately 1802 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks conducted a motor vehicle stop for an observed violation. The operator was identified as Jessica Briggs (32). Passengers were identified as Joseph Richardson (32) and Scott White (42). During the stop, Troopers developed probable cause that there were drugs inside the vehicle. All occupants consented to a search of their person. Troopers located felony amounts of cocaine on Briggs and Richardson as well as a misdemeanor amount of cocaine on Scott White. All occupants were transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing, issued a criminal citation, and released.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 12/14/2026 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.
St. Johnsbury Barracks / Arrest on Warrants
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A4010696
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Rodzel
STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: October 20, 2026, at approximately 1511 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Lower Pln in Bradford
VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant x2
ACCUSED: Shauna Herbert
AGE: 41
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Transient, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On October 20, 2026, at approximately 1511 hours, Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks responded to a business on Lower Pln in Bradford for a report of a disturbance. Troopers located Shauna Herbet who had two active in state warrants for her arrest. Herbert was taken into custody and transported to the North East Regional Correctional Complex in St. Johnsbury.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 10/21/2026 at 1230 hours
COURT: Caledonia County Criminal Court
LODGED - LOCATION: NERCC
BAIL: $100 and $200
MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE
*Please note: court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of
the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.
New Haven Barracks / Multiple Charges
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B5004355
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Taylor Demick
STATION: New Haven
CONTACT#: (802)388-4919
DATE/TIME: 10/10/2026 at 0033 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Lewis Creek Drive / US Route 7
TOWN/STATE: Ferrisburgh, Vermont
VIOLATIONS: Possession of Cocaine (2.5+ grams), Negligent Operation
ACCUSED: Nicholas L. Bushell
AGE: 34
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Ferrisburgh, Vermont
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On October 10th, 2026, at approximately 0033 hours, the Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop after an observed motor vehicle violation on Lewis Creek Drive near the intersection with US Route 7 in the Town of Ferrisburgh. The operator was identified as Nicholas L. Bushell (34) of Ferrisburgh, Vermont. Throughout the course of the investigation, Troopers discovered Bushell had operated a motor vehicle in a negligent manner and located cocaine on his person.
Bushell was released from the scene with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on December 7th, 2026, at 1230 hours.
On October 19th, 2026, Troopers executed a search warrant on Bushell’s vehicle, where they discovered additional cocaine that had been in Bushell’s possession.
Troopers were assisted by members of the Middlebury Police Department.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 12/07/2026 at 1230 hours
COURT: Addison 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.
UPDATE / Derby Barracks / Missing Person
UDATE TO NEWS RELEASE
Crystal Decker has been located and is alive and well.
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VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A5006029
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper James Gallup
STATION: Derby
CONTACT#: 802-334-8881
DATE/TIME: On 10/19/ 2026 at 0900 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION:
Missing Person: Crystal Decker
Age: 41
City, State of Residence: Morgan, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 10/19/26, the State Police received a report from family members that Crystal Decker had left home on 10/18/26 at approximately 3pm and had not returned. Family members reported that this is not regular behavior for Decker. Decker is believed to be operating a 2015 White Kia Soul bearing Vermont license plate KZV810. Decker was last seen wearing a tan sweater and black pants. Decker has blonde hair, blue eyes, is approximately 5’7’’ in height and is of thin build. Decker was known to be in Vernon, CT yesterday and could potentially be in Vermont or Maryland. Should anyone see Decker or her vehicle, please contact the Vermont State Police Derby Barracks at 802-334-8881.
New Haven Barracks/ MV Crash
Fw: New Haven Barracks/ Arrest on Warrant
Derby Barracks / Missing Person
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A5006029
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper James Gallup
STATION: Derby
CONTACT#: 802-334-8881
DATE/TIME: On 10/19/ 2026 at 0900 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION:
Missing Person: Crystal Decker
Age: 41
City, State of Residence: Morgan, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 10/19/26, the State Police received a report from family members that Crystal Decker had left home on 10/18/26 at approximately 3pm and had not returned. Family members reported that this is not regular behavior for Decker. Decker is believed to be operating a 2015 White Kia Soul bearing Vermont license plate KZV810. Decker was last seen wearing a tan sweater and black pants. Decker has blonde hair, blue eyes, is approximately 5’7’’ in height and is of thin build. Decker was known to be in Vernon, CT yesterday and could potentially be in Vermont or Maryland. Should anyone see Decker or her vehicle, please contact the Vermont State Police Derby Barracks at 802-334-8881.
October 19, 2026
Royalton Barracks / Found Property
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 23B2004344
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Ryan Miller
STATION: Royalton
CONTACT#: 802-234-9933
DATE/TIME: October 2023
LOST PROPERTY: Miter Saw
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
During an investigation in October of 2023 Vermont State Police Royalton came into possession of a miter saw. The investigation has concluded and the state police is attempting to locate the owner of the saw. If anyone had a miter saw stolen or lost in September/October of 2023 they are asked to reach out to the Royalton Barracks.
Trooper Ryan Miller & K9 Fynn
Vermont State Police
Royalton Barracks – Troop B
2011 VT Route 107
Bethel, VT 05032
802-234-9933
Shaftsbury Barracks / Excessive speed
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B3005655
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Prandini
STATION: Shaftsbury
CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421
DATE/TIME: October 19, 2026, approx. 1802 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: North St, Bennington
VIOLATION: Excessive speed
ACCUSED: Nicole A. Maccioli
AGE: 44
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop on North St near Depot St in Bennington for a speed violation, 70mph in a 40mph zone. The operator, Nicole A. Maccioli (44) was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division on December 7, 2026, at 0830 hours.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: December 7, 2026, 0830 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: No
BAIL: No
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.
Berlin Barracks / Single Vehicle Crash
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 26A3008809
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kevin Charney
STATION: Berlin Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-229-9191
DATE/TIME: 10/19/2026 @ 1454 hours
STREET: Vermont Route 12
TOWN: Middlesex, VT
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Horn of the Moon Road
INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry and Blacktop
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Katheryn Mackenzie
AGE: 39
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Worcester, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2019
VEHICLE MAKE: Kia
VEHICLE MODEL: Sportage
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor Passenger Side Damage
INJURIES: None
HOSPITAL: N/A
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On the above date and time, Troopers from the Berlin Barracks responded to a report of a single vehicle crash near the intersection of Vermont Route 12 and Horn of the Moon Road in the Town of Middlesex, VT. Investigation revealed Mackenzie was traveling north on Vermont Route 12, when she became distracted and collided with a guardrail. Mackenzie reported no injuries from the crash, and her vehicle sustained minor damage. Montpelier EMS and Bee There Towing responded and assisted with the crash.
Vermont State Police Watch Commander schedule, Oct. 19-25, 2026
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
Watch Commander Schedule for the week of Oct. 19-25, 2026.
Please follow the attached instructions for contacting the Watch Commanders.
Watch Commander – North
Through Thursday, Oct. 22
Lt. Michael Dion
Beginning Friday, Oct. 23
Lt. Owen Ballinger
Watch Commander – South
Lt. Brittani Barone
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
Royalton Barracks / Fugitive from Justice
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE: 26B2006045
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Robidoux
STATION: Royalton Barracks
CONTACT: (802) 234-9933
DATE/TIME: 10/19/2026 at approximately 1110 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility
VIOLATION: Fugitive from Justice
ACCUSED: Norman Bevins
AGE: 52
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bethel, Vermont
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On October 19, 2026, Troopers with the Vermont State Police Royalton Barracks were notified that Norman Bevins, 52, of Bethel, Vermont had an extraditable warrant out of New Hampshire for felony possession of methamphetamine. Troopers were aware that Bevins was currently being held at Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility in Rutland, Vermont on Vermont warrants. Bevins was subsequently charged with the additional crime of Fugitive from Justice.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 10/19/2026 at 1230 hours
COURT: Windsor County Superior Court
LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility
BAIL: Held without bail
MUG SHOT: NA
*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.
Phone: 802-234-9933
Williston Barracks / VCOR, VAPO
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A1007849
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Foley
STATION: Williston
CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111
DATE/TIME: October 18th, 2026 / 2128 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Waterville, VT
VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release, Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order
ACCUSED: Michael Buchanan, Jr
AGE: 34
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Johnson, VT
VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of
sexual assault or domestic violence.)
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On October 18th, 2026, at approximately 2128 hours, the Vermont State Police received a report of a restraining order violation that occurred in Waterville. State Police ultimately located Michael Buchanan, Jr, 34, of Johnson, at a residence in Johnson, and were assisted by Morristown and Stowe Police Departments. Investigation revealed that Buchanan was in violation of his Conditions of Release and a Final Relief From Abuse Order.
Buchanan was placed under arrest and subsequently transported to the Morristown Police Department for processing. He was then transported to the Northwest Regional State Correctional Facility for lack of $5,000 bail.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: October 19th, 2026 / 1230 hours
COURT: Lamoille
LODGED - LOCATION: Northwest Regional State Correctional Facility
BAIL: $5,000
MUG SHOT: INCLUDED
*Please note: court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of
the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.
Royalton Barracks / Arrest on Warrant
Royalton Barracks / Arrest on Warrant
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B2006042
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr Ivan Michels
STATION: Royalton
CONTACT#: 802-234-9933
DATE/TIME: 10-18-26 / 2350
INCIDENT LOCATION: Sand Hill Rd
VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant
ACCUSED: Tiffany Wills
AGE: 34
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bethel, VT
VICTIM: N/A
AGE:
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 10-18-26 Vermont State Police - Royalton came into contact with Tiffany Wills while attempting to locate another individual. It was determined Wills had an active arrest warrant for failure to appear for the following charges:
1. Burglary into an occupied dwelling (misdemeanor)
2. Grand larceny (felony)
3. Buy, receive, sell, possess or conceal stolen property (felony)
4. Unlawful mischief (felony)
5. Aggravated vehicle operation without owner's consent (felony)
6. Leaving the scene of a crash (felony)
7. DUI - drugs (misdemeanor)
Wills was lodged on $200 bail and ordered to appear in Vermont Superior Court Windsor Criminal Division on 10-19-26 at 1230.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 10-19-26 / 1230
COURT: Windsor
LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Correctional Center
BAIL: $200
MUG SHOT: IMAGE 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.
October 18, 2026
Shaftsbury Barracks / Multiple Charges
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B3005639
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin
Prandini
STATION:
Shaftsbury
CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421
DATE/TIME: October 18, 2026, approx. 1715 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Dewey Street, Bennington
VIOLATION: Operating without a driver's license; Resisting
arrest
ACCUSED: Malaki
Barnes
AGE: 19
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: At the above date and time, Troopers
conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for an equipment violation. The operator,
identified as Malaki Barnes (19) of Bennington, VT, was found to be in
violation of the criminal offense of operating without a driver's license. When
Troopers attempted to take Barnes into custody, he resisted arrest and fled the
traffic stop in his vehicle. Barnes later turned himself in at the Vermont
State Police Shaftsbury Barracks, where he was processed and issued a citation.
Barnes was ordered to appear at Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal
Division on December 14, 2026, at 0830 hours.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: December 14, 2026, 0830
hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: No
BAIL: No
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.

